RC F (2015-present) Discussion topics related to the RC F model

Shark Fin Antenna Removal & Side Vent Emblem Removal

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-24-17, 08:14 AM
  #1  
MisterEun
Pole Position
Thread Starter
 
MisterEun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Georgia
Posts: 363
Received 88 Likes on 65 Posts
Default Shark Fin Antenna Removal & Side Vent Emblem Removal

Alrighty homies got a tidbit of info coming at ya!
Courtesy of the brothers at AutoNcustom in Duluth, GA.
But first a pic of the new look:



Anddddd let's get started.
Shark Fin Antenna Removal:




Step 1:
Pull down on the corners indicated by the arrows.
You can pull down with a decent amount of pressure.
Then move your hands over to the circled area and you'll notice a thing set of metal hinges that you can press down to release the entire rear dome light (as seen in the below picture).



Step 2:
You're going to have to pull down the felt pretty far to see the wiring for the antenna.
It'll be the rear-facing direction.



Step 4:
Push in the brown hinge circled and the whole clip should come off pretty easily.
Pull the wire out like below so you don't have to struggle later.
You should now be able to clearly see the screw.



Step 5:
10mm Wrench to unscrew.
Convenient to have someone outside to hold the antenna after you've loosened it up and are almost ready to remove.
No tape or glue or anything on the exterior antenna so that's it.
Then Ta-Da this is what it looks like.





Side Vent Emblem.
This one is a simple one.
Heat gun to loosen up the tape and then wire or floss to wrap around the pins (circled) to loosen further.
Then it should pop off.




Hope this helps some of you!
The following 4 users liked this post by MisterEun:
ISFPOWER (04-24-17), jonmonkey (09-24-18), ModInJapan (04-25-17), SoSlow (06-25-18)
Old 04-24-17, 08:53 AM
  #2  
Kramer
Instructor
iTrader: (15)
 
Kramer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Alabama
Posts: 980
Received 121 Likes on 86 Posts
Default

Nice write-up there. Stripes are interesting.
Old 04-24-17, 01:38 PM
  #3  
pheen619
Pit Crew
iTrader: (4)
 
pheen619's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: CA
Posts: 220
Received 79 Likes on 42 Posts
Default

awesome writeup, might come in handy if I ever decide to take off the antenna
Old 04-24-17, 08:03 PM
  #4  
ISFPOWER
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (20)
 
ISFPOWER's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: NORTH CAROLINA
Posts: 3,236
Received 144 Likes on 119 Posts
Default

awesome write up.
Old 04-24-17, 08:09 PM
  #5  
Manh3
Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
Manh3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: California
Posts: 94
Received 16 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

But why would you remove these items? But then why would you add those stripes, cause it's your car and you can do whatever you want.
Old 04-24-17, 08:11 PM
  #6  
Mingofish
Lexus Test Driver
 
Mingofish's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Ga
Posts: 870
Received 330 Likes on 231 Posts
Default

Dang Justin, you holding out! Didn't tell me you were doing the stripes! Well you car don't look stock anymore!! David doing you right!
Old 04-24-17, 08:21 PM
  #7  
MisterEun
Pole Position
Thread Starter
 
MisterEun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Georgia
Posts: 363
Received 88 Likes on 65 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Kramer
Nice write-up there. Stripes are interesting.
Interesting/different was the objective haha
Thank you!

Originally Posted by pheen619
awesome writeup, might come in handy if I ever decide to take off the antenna
Glad I could be of help!

Originally Posted by ISFPOWER
awesome write up.
Thank you!

Originally Posted by Manh3
But why would you remove these items? But then why would you add those stripes, cause it's your car and you can do whatever you want.
I'm confused.
Are you asking questions?

Originally Posted by Mingofish
Dang Justin, you holding out! Didn't tell me you were doing the stripes! Well you car don't look stock anymore!! David doing you right!
Thanks man.
I was literally in the garage with them the whole day since it's hand-cut.
David and Josh are awesome!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mhuynh95
GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020)
1
07-30-18 12:22 PM
Petrie2001
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
26
09-06-14 01:37 AM
SCpwner
Lexus Audio, Video, Security & Electronics
2
10-18-07 02:19 PM
cyber_man
Maintenance
4
09-13-03 05:49 PM



Quick Reply: Shark Fin Antenna Removal & Side Vent Emblem Removal



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:06 PM.