The motor and antenna should now be disconnected from any power source. At this time, the nut that holds the antenna in place on the exterior body can be loosened. Use a cloth to cover the nut so you dont scratch it when you remove it. Next, remove the two hex bolts that hold the antenna motor assembly to car frame. The antenna and motor assembly can now be moved out of place. Note: the plastic tube used for draining rain water from the antenna assembly should remain connected to the antenna motor assembly.

Now it is time to remove the aluminum shaft connecting the antenna mast to the antenna motor. A small screw (with a black wire) should be removed. The aluminum shaft then pulls out from the antenna motor assembly as shown below. Note the location of where the screw taps into the aluminum shaft, as this will help with re-assembly.

There are two types of antenna mast failures. In one case, the white plastic cord used to move the antenna up and down is in tact. It can be removed by simply pulling it out of the antenna motor. If the cord breaks, then the motor must be disassembled to remove the broken cord. To do this, simply remove the small hex nut at the center of the motor, exposing the housing that holds the retractable cord as shown below. Once the broken fragment of cord is removed, re-assemble the motor.

It is now time to feed the cord from the new antenna mast into the antenna motor assembly. This can be done by hand feeding the cord into the motor using a vise grip as shown below, one inch (2.5 cm) at a time. The teeth or grooves of the white cord should face toward the center of the motor. Push the cord in about 15 inches (45 cm).

Feed then antenna mast through the aluminum shaft as shown below.

After partially feeding the white cord into the antenna motor assemble it is time to insert the antenna mast through the hole, exposing it to the outside. Care should be taken not to bend the new antenna mast. The antenna mast should be finger tightened to the exterior body. Then the aluminum shaft containing the antenna mast should be pushed into the antenna motor assembly. It is helpful to identify the previous marking from the set screw so you know how far to push the aluminum shaft into the motor assembly. Then, connect the two hex bolts that hold the antenna motor assembly to the frame.

Finally connect the electrical connections. First connect the 2 prong keyed electrical plug to the antenna motor assembly. Then, connect the coax to the antenna mast. Note: when you connect the coax to the antenna mast, the motor may be activated, attempting to retract the antenna.

Turn the car radio on and off a few times to insure proper operation of the antenna. Reinstall the gray felt trunk cover lining. As a last step, tighten the exterior nut holding the antenna mast in place using a cloth to protect the finish.