Purpose, Function
The GPS antenna receives signals sent from GPS satellites and sends them to the car navigation unit.
NOTE:
GPS (Global Positioning System) was developed by the Pentagon (U.S.A.) as an object locating system using satellites. The GPS antenna receives signals from several of the satellites orbiting at an altitude of approx. 21,000 km {13,049 mile} to detect the current position of the vehicle.
Construction
The GPS antenna is installed inside the center part of the instrument panel.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Car Navigation Unit Removal/Installation
Global Positioning System (Gps) Antenna Removal/InstallationFront Beltline Molding Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
1. Fully open the front door glass.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach clips A in the
direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
3. Pull up the front side of front beltline molding ...
Coupling Component Removal/Installation
WARNING:
When replacing the coupling component, read the special character string
before installing a new coupling component and write it to the AWD control module
after replacement. The special character string is indicated in the two locations
shown in the figure.
1. D ...
Rear Seat Back Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
When removing or putting in the rear seat, contact with the surrounding areas
of the vehicle could cause scratches and damage. When removing or putting in
the rear seat, always use two or more persons to perform the work and be careful
not to scratch or damage the rear seat ...