APB On Missing Antenna

[SpyderConvert]

Went for a long (5 hour) ride recently and didn't notice anything wrong until 2 days ago - my antenna was gone! I searched and found a video by Pierre :bowdown: showing how to replace the antenna and, hoping to avoid going through the tupperware removal, I went to Harbor Freight to buy a set of needle-nosed vise grips. Brought them home and tried them out, but I couldn't get a good enough grip on the remaining piece, sooooo, it looks like the tupperwareectomy is in order. Here's hoping opcorn:ray: that the stubby antenna that I ordered from Lamonster gets here by Friday so that I can piece it all back together. Have a charity ride scheduled for Saturday morning.

 

[PMK]

At a guess, the antenna snapped just above the brass mounting nut. Get a deep socket that fits the hex of the nut. If a socket and extension can be used great, if not use those Vise Grips on the socket.

Carefully heat the socket, Ideally with a propane torch. Place the socket onto the remaining antenna mount hex. Let tne heat from tne socket soak into the antenna mount. Then try and unscrew the old mount.

This can save a bunch of effort in regards to gaining access removing body panels.

 

[SpyderConvert]

At a guess, the antenna snapped just above the brass mounting nut. Get a deep socket that fits the hex of the nut. If a socket and extension can be used great, if not use those Vise Grips on the socket.

Carefully heat the socket, Ideally with a propane torch. Place the socket onto the remaining antenna mount hex. Let tne heat from tne socket soak into the antenna mount. Then try and unscrew the old mount.

This can save a bunch of effort in regards to gaining access removing body panels.

I tried sockets and open-end wrenches first but couldn't find one that fit (metric or SAE), that's why I tried the vise grips. Any idea what size socket will work?? Thanks for your reply!

 

[MONK]

I'm mechanically challenged (ask anyone here). I never listen to FM and added an XM receiver so I wanted to remove the existing antenna (no damage) and cap the hole for a cleaner look. I have a 2018 but the process shown on Pierres video is essentially the same. I was able to remove the right pod, remove the antenna (in your case, replace the antenna) and put it all back together in about 30 minutes. Outside. In the rain. At dusk. With minimal tools. If I can do it, you can do it. Couldn't/wouldn't have done it w/o Pierres video, though.

 

[JayBros]

A 7 mm deep socket should fit.

 

[SpyderConvert]

A 7 mm deep socket should fit.

Jay, I can't thank you enough! I just went to the garage and tried the 7 mm deep socket and was able to remove that remaining piece!!! I wasn't afraid of removing all of that tupperware, I just thought that there might be an easier way. Again, thank you!!hyea:

 

[JayBros]

I watched Pierre's video and when I saw him take those long nose vice grip pliers through the Tupperware I said, "No way, Jose!" My vernier caliper easily fit in the hole to verify the 7 mm. Someone else, a couple of years ago, pegged the size of the nut at 7 mm; no originality on my part.