How Do You Replace A Power Car Radio Antenna?
Due to vandalism, a car wash accident or just wear and tear, there may come a time when you need to replace your power car antenna. Car audio retailers sell and install aftermarket power car antennas if you don’t want to do the job yourself. Removing Original Antenna Step 1 Activate the antenna switch to the up position. Step 2 Using the wrench or needle-nose pliers, loosen and remove the original retaining nut on the base of the antenna mast. Step 3 Gain access to the underside of the area where the antenna is located. Step 4 Remove the bracket or brace that is below the hole and holding the antenna in place. Step 5 Remove the mast. Step 6 Find the motor that controls the antenna mast. Generally, power antennas will have a constant 12-volt lead and a ground lead. The ground lead will be grounded to the panel next to the motor. Step 7 Remove the ground lead from the panel. Step 8 Pull out the antenna coaxial cable. Step 9 Unplug the coaxial from the extension coaxial cable. Step 10 Rem
