i'm retarded...how do remove s14 antenna?

[gotta240]

Just that...how do i remove the antenna from a 96 s14?

I have fresh paint and am trying not to destroy it in the process. I removed the side trunk panels and have access to the antenna, but dont see any nuts, bolts, or screws....wtf?

[Team Rootbeer]

haha.

i just pryed on that MFer and then ended up grinding some of it out.

good luck

[gotta240]

shit...thats not what i wanted to hear!!!!!! this is fresh paint!

someone help!!!(and not with a grinder!!!)

[JewGal]

When retracted, I used needle nosed pliers and inserted them into the 2 notches/slits and proceeded to rotate.
(the slits around the hole wherein the antenna retracts)

[Team Rootbeer]

well, i did mine before paint, bc i shaved the hole.

i just chose the barbarian approach. lol

[projectRDM]

Power antenna has two bolts that secure it, fixed mast has one, they're gold colored M6s with a lock washer under them, located right past the jack.
The top is secured with a screw in cap, use needle nose or snap ring pliers and twist it off.

[usdm180sx]

First unscrew the mast. Then remove the bezel. The bezel unscrews. It has two holes in it and uses a special wrench. I used a needle nose pliers.

[S14DB]

I just got mine out with needle noses. Now getting this aftermarket to clear the jack is a PITA.

[gotta240]

thanks guys!!! anyone ran a s2k antenna or have a better/cheaper idea?

egay or what? thanks

[arian23]

It should unscrew?? I had a 95 SE and it had a power antenna and now I have a 96 SE and it doesnt have a power antenna. I heard in 96 they got rid of the power antenna. But I could be wrong. I unscrewed mine, the base is there but atleast there isnt a stupid bent antenna on the car like a RC car.

[projectRDM]

It should unscrew?? I had a 95 SE and it had a power antenna and now I have a 96 SE and it doesnt have a power antenna. I heard in 96 they got rid of the power antenna. But I could be wrong. I unscrewed mine, the base is there but atleast there isnt a stupid bent antenna on the car like a RC car.

All 95 SEs came with the power antenna, and it was part of the 6speaker CD audio option on base models that year as well. 96-97s did not have it available at all. 98 LE models again had it standard.
96 model cars are not prewired at all for the antenna, 97-98s are prewired in the dash and subharness, but not the tail harness.

[Dream240]

thanks guys!!! anyone ran a s2k antenna or have a better/cheaper idea?

egay or what? thanks

Just bought this one for my 91'

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190072777913&rd=1,1

Grabbed the only one I saw on ebay..... :)

IMO the shorter S2K one will look cleaner than the 13" monster they have on there. Strange thing, my 91' base has a power antennae!! WTF?? They say it should just plug right in.....hopefully.