Need Help:Removing and Replacing Stock Power Antenna with pictures

[95DSMGSX]

Hi guys, I've run into the common DSM problem of the antenna feeder cable breaking but the motor working, leaving that grinding noise everytime I turn off the radio. I simply want to replace the antenna with an oem one but I'm stuck. I removed all the necessary interior pieces but dont know how to pull the antenna assembly out. Where I highlighted are these tabs hold the antenna in place, I'm im afraid of just pulling the motor and antenna down and out, for it could break these tabs. Anyone have an idea what to do? Thanks. Once I get the replacement I will post instructional photos to show how to install it in the motor.

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[luv2rallye]

The tabs have nothing to do with it (just hold the rubber spacer in place). Unscrew the nut ring on the antenna on the outside of the car and with inside body mounting bolts removed slide the unit down and out.

But I'd recommend replacing the entire unit with a fixed mast or you will just be in the same situation every other year (in winter water get in and freezes, thaws, freezes, thaws...). I replaced mine and have been happy ever since.

 

[SuperTrooper]

I was looking to get rid of the long antenna, it just looks outdated. Love2rallye what did you replace yours with?

 

[Miasma]

I deleted mine, and filled the hole with fiberglass. Instead of using the antenna I'm going to use an aftermarket one that is put in the interior on the rear windshield. Reception might not be as strong out of the city, but I'm not concerned about that my car is a undergoing a full rebuild anyway right now.

 

[luv2rallye]

I was looking to get rid of the long antenna, it just looks outdated. Love2rallye what did you replace yours with?

Well I replaced it with a mast antenna. But on most 2g's there's another antenna built in to the rear glass (along with the defroster) so you might not even need it. The original radio has an input for both antennas.

 

[95DSMGSX]

Thanks so much for the quick reply. My car is all stock and I'd like to keep the long RC looking antenna for restoration purposes. As for the nut outside the car doesnt seem to be the conventional nut. What kind of tool would I need to unscrew this thing.

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[luv2rallye]

Use 2 flat blade screwdrivers on opposite notches to rotate it counter clockwise.

 

[95DSMGSX]

hmmm havent thought about that. thanks and I'll keep the thread updated.