antenae mast replacement
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St. Jude Donor '06
antenae mast replacement
Got mine today - any tips on changing them - it looks pretty straight forward, but wanted to see if anyone knew of anything to look out for.
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Re: antenae mast replacement (mikeg826)
Mike: I replaced the mast on my 89 about 2 months ago and it works great. However, it is not a quick or easy task. I have a GM factory manual which details the steps to do this job. If you would like a fax or mail copy of this, please send me an email.
Regards, Sam :rolleyes:
Regards, Sam :rolleyes:
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Re: antenae mast replacement (Sam Lam)
I got the shop manuals to, I'll try it tomorrow, and email you if i get stuck. I figure it would take about 30 mins top, :confused:
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Re: antenae mast replacement (mikeg826)
I think you are very optimistic! I spent about 5 hours on this. You will have to remove most of the left rear interior and disconnect the antennal and power leads. You will then jack up the left rear, remove the wheel and plastic wheel well. After doing all of this, just remove the two screws and ground strap. At this point you have it out. I assume the old cable is broken......this requires you to disassemble the motor unit. Good luck!!!
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Re: antenae mast replacement (Sam Lam)
:eek: I don't know if the cable is broke - I am just going to try it from the top first and see if the cable is in one piece. the motor still works
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Re: antenae mast replacement (mikeg826)
Please make sure the length of cable that you remove is the same length of the new one. If it is not, the broken cable left in the motor assembly will cause you a problem!!!
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From: Wishing this year would end :( Philly PA
St. Jude Donor '06
Re: antenae mast replacement (hotwilzz)
Got the new mast in! :D But now i have to find a replacement for the rubber gromit that goes in the antenna hole :mad MAD does not have this - any other suggestions? otherwise i'll be hitting the dealer tomorrow.
>mike
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