Radio Antenna Lead Cable

[jlcallaway]

A car wash broke my antenna off at the base so obviously needs replaced. I picked up a new base which the cable going into the cab is part of it. I thought it could be difficult however I did believe dropping the trim piece under the heater motor and duct work I could get to the cable connection. It now appears to me the connection is behind or above the heater motor or duct work? Do I have to remove the heater motor and duct work to get to it? Any help will be appreciated.

 

JoJoJiim

[minibike132]

What I do is get some mechanics wire and wrap it tightly around the old cable and fight to get the old one out then fight to get the new one in. There really isn't any easy way that I've found.

[jlcallaway]

Can anyone supply pics of how to get to the end of the antenna cable as it must end right behind the heater motor or duct work. Not nearly long enough to get even half way to the radio. Not possible to get a hand behind where it goes.

Thanks,

[minibike132]

Doh I forgot to mention you need to take off the instrument panel cover. It looks like a big deal but it's not. Once you get the cover off it's still more of a pain to pull that cable through. I gave instructions on the panel removal in a drl photocell post here it is.

[redvett]

The car wash broke it they should fix it, & that includes labor. They do it here in MI.