I got a new Sirius radio w\car kit for xmas for my 2004 F-150 Lariat. Now I need to install it. I ordered a pro fit mount for the sirius radio dock, and a PIE adaptor to integrate into my audiophile stereo. Now I need to install the Sirius antenna.

I have read that some have installed it under the plastic cowl in front of the windshield, and others have installed it over the 3rd brake light. I am looking for suggestions on the easiest \ best place to install it.

If under the cowl, any directions on how to remove the cowl (does this location effect reception)? Also, My brake light does not leak, and I am concerned that installing the antenna will cause a leak. What about just placing it on the dash, will that yield good reception?

your suggestions and directions are appreciated.

Thanks !

 

i installed mine above the third brake light. i also ran the wire from the top, around the side and in the bottom, this will limit the chance for a leak. then i ran the wire all along the headliner, down the A pillar, under the glove box, and up to the radio, very easy, and no wires show at all.

 

Here's a thread that has a post by B-Man that shows how he installed his antenna under the wiper cowl. I think he has the older body style f150, but you can use the same concept on the newer f150's. I installed mine in the same location. The first page and the second page of the thread has detailed pics. Good luck.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=121890

 

I sat mine on the front dash, just in front of the tray and get good reception. Running a Clarion Calypso/PIE combo right now, but that is moving to the wifes Windstar. I am getting ready to install the Kenwood 501 and got the Sirius tuner for it. That is the project for this weekend and I'll report back if the reception degrades.

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That's pretty much exactly how I ran mine except I went in the top of the brake light. I recently opened it up after days of rain and it was bone dry inside. The newer trucks (at least mine) have a really thick weatherstrip that seem to easily consume the small Sirius antenna wire.

Also, been through an automatic car wash and it didnt' budge. Only time I lose signal is going under an overpass at low speed, and at the bank drive thru, sometimes.