Easy xm antenna relocation for 05 models!
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Racer
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Easy xm antenna relocation for 05 models!
I hope this isn't old news but i heard many guys with many wild ways of relocating this antenna. I found a great solution!
Tools:
1" hole bit
Electrical Tape
Small Drill bit
Screw driver
Time:
10 Mins
Functionality:
Heres a vid. See for yourself
Old halo:
Removing the antenna is easy as its only on there with sticky tape I used a cloth and a flathead but you can see that i ripped through the cloth a little here on the side.
Antenna:
So this thing is way to big to mount any where as it is so i found 5 screws on the back and took them out..
What i found:
So to my disbelief this is what i found!
It should fit perfectly in here:
The original hole for the wires is a LITTLE small but not much. I used the 1" bit to open it up and i had great sucess...
Taped the hole so i wouldn't make a mess.
Said and done:
Being a previous owner of an 08 Model i feel like I'm right back at home in my 05 now at about $15k less money!
Tools:
1" hole bit
Electrical Tape
Small Drill bit
Screw driver
Time:
10 Mins
Functionality:
Heres a vid. See for yourself
Old halo:
Removing the antenna is easy as its only on there with sticky tape I used a cloth and a flathead but you can see that i ripped through the cloth a little here on the side.
Antenna:
So this thing is way to big to mount any where as it is so i found 5 screws on the back and took them out..
What i found:
So to my disbelief this is what i found!
It should fit perfectly in here:
The original hole for the wires is a LITTLE small but not much. I used the 1" bit to open it up and i had great sucess...
Taped the hole so i wouldn't make a mess.
Said and done:
Being a previous owner of an 08 Model i feel like I'm right back at home in my 05 now at about $15k less money!
Last edited by Vel-Yellowc6; Nov 14, 2012 at 02:26 PM.
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Racer
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Its actually just under the halo the hole that I am showing is the one in the b-pillar (frame portion) that the xm wires go through it's under the black plastic cover trim that you'll have to take off to do the swap, once you disassemble you can't miss the hole
I very highly recommend Cleveland pick and pull on eBay I called them paid over phone on saturday and had the halo shipped to my Dallas home by tuesday. Like new condition minus one (well informed about) light scratch that will easily buff out
I very highly recommend Cleveland pick and pull on eBay I called them paid over phone on saturday and had the halo shipped to my Dallas home by tuesday. Like new condition minus one (well informed about) light scratch that will easily buff out
Last edited by Vel-Yellowc6; Nov 23, 2012 at 09:53 AM.
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Racer
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I would say the signal is about 70% in that spot. It does loose signal from time to time even with clear sky's but it was super easy and the signal does not drop often... I'm happy with it
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