Saab 9-5 roof GPS/mobile antenna replacement (WIS)

Antenna, GPS/mobile telephone (4D)

Note
Vehicles from model year 2001 and VIN 13047361 without handsfree provision have a dummy antenna fitted to the roof. For more information, see Telephone connection.

To remove

If uncertain as to whether the car has handsfree provision, carry out a check. Use a torch to shine through the microphone grille. On cars with handsfree provision, a black microphone is clearly visible behind the grille. On cars without handsfree provision, there is just empty space behind the grille.

Attachment 1321

1. Remove the LH and RH C-pillar trim.
2. Remove the brake light cover.
3. Remove the courtesy handle on the LH and RH sides.
4. Fold down the seat cushions and backrests.
5. Remove the centre head restraint.
6. Remove the roof clips.
7. Carefully bend down the headlining.

Attachment 1323

8. Unplug any antenna connectors.
9. Loosen the nut and remove the antenna.

To fit

Attachment 1322

1. Refit the antenna and plug in any connectors.
2. Tighten the nut.
Tightening torque 3.0 Nm (2.2 lbf ft)

Attachment 1324

3. Bend back the headlining and refit the clips.
4. Fit the centre head restraint.
5. Return the seat cushions and backrests to the upright position.
6. Fit the courtesy handle on the LH and RH sides.
7. Fit the brake light cover.
8. Fit the LH and RH C-pillar trim.

Antenna, GPS/mobile telephone (5D)

Note
Vehicles from model year 2001 and VIN 13047361 without handsfree provision have a dummy antenna fitted to the roof. For more information, see Telephone connection.

To remove

If uncertain as to whether the car has handsfree provision, carry out a check. Use a torch to shine through the microphone grille. On cars with handsfree provision, a black microphone is clearly visible behind the grille. On cars without handsfree provision, there is just empty space behind the grille.

Attachment 1325

1. Remove the parcel shelf.
2. Remove the rear roof cover and unplug the connectors for the lighting.
3. Remove the D-pillar trims and the roof covers over the rear side windows.
4. Remove the fasteners in the roof trim over the rear side windows and undo the top of both C-pillar trims.
5. Remove the two clips in the roof and carefully bend down the headlining.

Attachment 1326

6. Unplug any antenna connectors.
7. Remove the nut and the antenna.

To fit

Attachment 1328

1. Refit the antenna and tighten the nut.
Tightening torque 3.0 Nm (2.2 lbf ft)
2. Plug in any connectors.

Attachment 1327

3. Carefully lift up the headlining and fit the two clips in the roof.
4. Refit the C-pillar trims and fasteners over the rear side windows.
5. Fit the roof covers over the rear side windows and refit the D-pillar trims.
6. Plug in the lighting and fit the rear roof cover.
7. Refit the parcel shelf.

There are two different roof antennas. One with the telephone antenna (Europe only) and one without (dummy). This antenna is not used for radio reception. Those antennas are integrated in the rear windows.

12802716
Genuine Saab roof-mount shark-fin telephone antenna for reception of GSM 900 and GSM 1800 MHz telephone systems, features:

• Telephone antenna for reception of 900/1800MHz dualband

Benefits:

• To be fitted in the designated position on the car roof
• No holes to be drilled

Listed for use on Saab 9-3 Chassis 12046130-- and Saab 9-5 Chassis 13047361--

Attachment 1395

12762122/23
Genuine Saab roof-mount shark-fin telephone antenna, dummy antenna for aesthetic purposes only, features:

• Improve the aesthetics of your Saab

Benefits:

• To be fitted in the designated position on the car roof

Includes antenna and securing nut (12762122/12762123)
This is a dummy antenna - reception of telephone or satnav is not possible.

Attachment 1396

A couple of addenda to this, for the benefit of the non-expert:

i) when disconnecting the rear roof light, note which way round the single wires to the two single plugs go
ii) everything just pulls apart (with care) but to remove the two clips in the roof, first turn them through 90 degrees
iii) to remove the dog guard sockets over the side windows, use a small screwdriver to release the two plastic pins and pull them right out

- I didn't find it necessary to undo the top of both C-pillar trims - YMMV

Mine is a MY 2000 with the dummy antenna (and also some cat bite marls on it!) and no microphones, hence no hands free kit. I was wondering what was that antenna as I have neither satnav nor handsfree. Odd.

FYI... If you have factory installed navi in your 9-5 the gps antenna is mounted on a bracket on the back of the MIU.

Hi
Can anyone confirm if this shark fin antenna mounts with just a single hole - what diameter? - and can I mount another aftermarket antenna in its place? I have a Blaupunkt single DIN head unit with DAB and I have the matching antenna.
Thanks Dave

Confirm single hole - but it's square! About 10mm, IIRC. Almost ashy aftermarket antenna should do, even if you have to ensure a watertight seal with a dab of silicone.

I don't have On-Star in my car so the 'shark tooth' roof antenna is not functional. The covering on it is in bad shape. Anyone else have this problem? Someone had tried to patch it with a rubber spray of some kind. It looks only marginally better. Question - what is the part number for a replacement?
Question - is there such a thing as putting a flat plug instead of the tooth (since it doesn't function).


Attachment 12574

@Pbuck1: they ALL do this, Sir.
Not SAAB specific and were fitted to lots of different models. Loads of them available, from loads of people, on a well-known auction site - you only need a 'dummy' one, with no internals - just search for 'shark's fin aerial'.
DON'T try to plug it because it will probably leak, definitely look naff and undoubtedly affect the resale value (however small).