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Removal of PIFA Antenna to install CDC Light Bar - 2018 GT Conv

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Could someone help me to understand the use of this PIFA Antenna part# JR3T-19K351-DB ? I had to remove it to install the CDC Light Bar mounting bracket on my 2018 Mustang GT Convertible fully loaded. What is this antenna used for ? Is there a way to relocate it ? What is the consequence(s) of not having installed ? The connection cannot be bent, very rigid, is it fiber optic conduit ?
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I'm still not 100% sure what it's for(think I remember reading somewhere for 3G service) but I removed the mount and rigged it somehow in spot after the light bar bracket was installed. Wish I had taken a pic or two during the install but just did it and kept going. I believe I read somewhere it had to have a clear unobstructed sky view or something like that. Either way I don't use Ford Pass or anything that would require additional cell coverage (my phone is all I need for my data) so I wasn't too worried about antennae issues.
 

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Not sure what your technical background is, but if yu filter off the technical jargon, you will see its used for cell Bluetooth wifi.... etc
 
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I just started to disassemble my 2020 to install the CDC bar and came across the same thing. Does the FordPass function still work if relocated?
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I haven't had an issue with mine. I just kind of made it fit when I reassembled everything. Wish I had taken pictures but I think I remember trimming the mount back a little to try and keep it as horizontal as possible. Not much help but it still works for me.
 
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I just started to disassemble my 2020 to install the CDC bar and came across the same thing. Does the FordPass function still work if relocated?
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Yes, it works fine after being relocated !! Mine was re-mounted vertically, therefore as high as it was possible !! No issues. Have fun
 

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Yes, it works fine after being relocated !! Mine was re-mounted vertically, therefore as high as it was possible !! No issues. Have fun
I got the styling bar installed and the PIFA relocated. So far, no issues!
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Its for FordPass using your Phone to start your car.
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