Antenna nut removal?
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Antenna nut removal?
I just got my chrome emblems and antenna nut to replace the pimptastic gold. How do i take off my antenna nut so i can replace it? It looks like it just unscrews, but i don't see anywhere to keep leverage on it to wrench it in place.
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I used a paint can opening tool to get mine off. I used the little hooked end to pull on the nut and that eliminated slipping worries. Of course I was replacing my gold nut with a chrome one and wasn't particularly concerned about damaging the nut. However, it came off rather easily and was not damaged.
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I had the dealer replace the gold with chrome on my ES, but the antenna nut is still gold. Do they make a black pearl antenna nut (I think it would look cool on my black car)? If the nut wasn't a pain in the rear to remove without damaging, I'd pull it, sand off the gold, and try the DIY black pearl procedure on it.
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Originally posted by 808SC300
I just got my chrome emblems and antenna nut to replace the pimptastic gold.
I just got my chrome emblems and antenna nut to replace the pimptastic gold.
Anyhow, Lvangundy is right--there is a tool for it...but in a pinch, I improvised on my Honda with a spring-clip removal plier/wrench. Just try not to slip
And, uh, how much was the nut?
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I did not have the right tool either, but I took the time to carefully wrap a cloth around the whole area before I did anything. Used a flat head screw driver and a rubber mallet to tap it loose. It spun off easily once the nut budged a little. Protect the area first, work carefully and you might be a lucky as I on this.
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Take the time and remove the antennae. Use a quarter to unscrew the nut and change it. Put the antannae back in. Clean.
Last edited by siniquezu; 09-18-03 at 05:02 PM.
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