replace antenna on 99 XLT

[jwb]

My antenna has broken off, leaving half of the threads in the socket. I have tried to drill the remaining portion out with no success YET.

How would I go about replacing the entire antenna, base and all?

I don't see how to get to the underside of the antenna base. I believe I can buy the antenna at a auto store, or for sure the dealer (for probably twice the cost)

First I have to figure out how much of the car I must dismantle, hopefully not much.

Thanks,

JWB :exp:

 

[gijoecam]

From the 99 service manual:

SECTION 415-02: Antenna 1999 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 07/27/1998

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Cable—Fixed Antenna
Removal

NOTE: The antenna base and the antenna cable are removed as an assembly.

Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
Remove the radio antenna mast (18A886).
Slide the wind deflector up.
Remove the radio antenna mast by turning it counterclockwise.

Unsnap the radio antenna base cap (18A927).

Remove the radio antenna nut.

Remove the front fender apron.
Remove the screws.
Remove the bolts.

Remove the lower antenna mounting screw.

Remove the RH cowl side trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05.
Remove the audio unit. For additional information, refer to Section 415-01.
Position the antenna lead-in cable into the engine compartment.
Open the glove compartment door.
Release the tabs and lower the glove compartment to the full open position.
Release the antenna lead-in cable locators.
Push the antenna lead-in cable into the engine compartment.

Remove the antenna base and the antenna lead-in cable.
Installation

NOTE: The antenna base and the antenna cable are installed as an assembly.

NOTE: When the battery (10655) is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Looks like the whole shebang could be a royal pain in the arse!!

-Joe

 

[csmicfool]

Holy %&$balls! That is the most complimicated antenna removal procedure I've ever seen. I thought it would be a screw & snap.

Couple questions about the procedure:
1) RH Cowl- what/where is that?
2) Is it necesary to replace cable and hardware together or are there any quick-disconnects inline.
3) If anyone has done this, what problems did you encounter and how much time did it take?

Thanks!

 

[gijoecam]

The cowl is the plastic piece at the base of the windshield that hides the wiper linkage. To remove it, there is one screw in teh center where the two halves overlap, and a bunch of spring clips. Be sure to gently remove the washer fluid hose from the nozzle.

AFAIK, the cable is one piece from the base to the jack on the stereo. I don't think there's any easy way to do it....

-Joe

 

[csmicfool]

good info. Thanks.