Antenna removal

[PaulRV6]

Where do I disconnect the antenna wire from to give me enough room to pull the antenna down and out of fender? In the back of radio or some other place. Thanks

 

[BRAD_PADGETT]

Unscrew the cable from the antenna by removing the two screws.

 

[PaulRV6]

Right, I got that but is there enough cable to lower the antenna out the fender to remove the two screws? Or do I have to give the cable more slack from somewhere? Thanks

 

[ClassicCars]

The power wires and connector can be disconnected under the hood above the wheel well. (By the antenna area.) I believe its a three wire connector. You should be able to see more if you look from under the hood into that area in the back of the inner wheel well and fender .

 

[BRAD_PADGETT]

Right, I got that but is there enough cable to lower the antenna out the fender to remove the two screws? Or do I have to give the cable more slack from somewhere? Thanks

It has been 6 years. I used Kirbans book. Unbolt antenna and drop in down through lower fender. Then unscrew the cable from the antenna

 

[PaulRV6]

Ok so there is enough cable to be able to lower the antenna housing down enough to get at the antenna wire screws? Or do I have to loosen or disconnect the antenna cable from above first? Thanks

 

[ClassicCars]

I disconnected the power connector first from inside the engine compartment. Attached a string to that antenna connector to hel fish it back up into the right place after installing the new/repaired unit.
Then drop the antenna down and remove the coax cable like the above members stated.
FYI: Be careful opening the door during this operation. When removing some of the fender bolts, (from the underside and in door jam.) The fender may hit the door edge. (Also, tape a small piece of cardboard to the outside of the door when working on the bolt in the door jam.) You'll see what I'm talking about once you get started.

 

[BRAD_PADGETT]

Ok so there is enough cable to be able to lower the antenna housing down enough to get at the antenna wire screws? Or do I have to loosen or disconnect the antenna cable from above first? Thanks

Yes there is enough cable to lower it which gives you access to screws.

 

[PaulRV6]

Thank you all for the help. That is what I needed to know. Got it out.