In the midst of replacing my stereo, I realized my antenna was shot. Does anyone have any pointers on how to remove the old antenna from the car? Do I have to break the assembly? In this model (1991 loyale), the antenna is mounted on the driver's side by the upper corner of the windshield. The assembly is rectangular and I can't (after lots of prying) seem to remove it. I am hoping the coax cable is under there somewhere, but can't see it yet. Of course, it wouldn't be so easy as to screw out or anything.

 

My poor little subie.

 

What's left of the antenna assembly is now temporarily duck taped to the side of the car as I eagerly await any helpful suggestions.

 

Thanks!

you wont be able to pry it off.. You need to remove the plastic trim on the A-pillar (same spot as antenna but on the inside or the car). On my GL wagon, it had little plastic tabs that pryed right off.

 

I dont remember the size of the bolt/screw offhand, but there will be two of them holding the antenna on. And I'm not sure if the wire comes off at the oh assembly or not. But either way you can take it out of the car. If the wire has to be pulled out of the dash, black tape a long piece of wire onto the end that goes into the stereo so you have a pull line for runnning the new antenna wire back to where it goes.

 

*note* I removed my old one but cutting both ends and just pulling the wire out. If you have any lights up on top of your car and need somewhere to run the power wires through the cab, that is the place to do it. Wire will sandwich in between the antenna assembly and the pillar and seal with silicone.

wow.

 

always the simple things, isn't it? thanks so much for the tip. i had no idea how easy it was to pop out the interior.

 

now i just have to find a replacement antenna that will fit without drilling a big ol' hole in my car...back to internet shopping.

 

thanks again!

Parts car? 90% of the soobs I've found at junkyards have good antennas on it. Lemme know if you want me to get you one on Monday and I could mail it