The Bloody Antenna

chimp82x · 11-02-2005, 03:41 AM

I'm in the process of removing my antenna to clean up some rust that's beginning to grow around it. Only problem is, I can't seem to get the thing off. I've taken out the two screws and can pull the antenna housing away from the body a bit until it snags on the antenna wire. I can't figure out how to get the antenna wire out of of the car. Anyone know how to do this? I'm gonna completely remove the antenna (and wire) no matter what, and fill in the hole, so cutting the wire to get the housing off as a last resort isn't gonna bother me too much.

Nigel
'98 2.5RS

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DrD · 11-02-2005, 07:15 AM

you can usually get at the wire from the inside of the car if you pull the trim panel over the a-pillar

did you disconnect the wire from the radio? it could also be snagging on something under the dash... I wouldn't cut it unless you can pull the remaining wire out from inside the car under the dash - otherwise it will be rattling around in there.

chimp82x · 11-02-2005, 01:17 PM

I took the plastic A-pillar piece off but still couldn't get access to the wire. It's still behind the metal. Disconnecting it from the stereo doesn't help either. Is it clipped on somewhere around the firewall? I can't figure out where it's stuck.

STirocket · 11-02-2005, 03:48 PM

Oh, jeaz I'm glad that's what your problem is. From the title I thought you'd beat someone to death with your antenna.

DrD · 11-02-2005, 07:26 PM

can you follow the wire under the dash over towards base of the the a-pillar - maybe you can pull it down from there (or at least find where it's hung up)

garie · 11-02-2005, 08:46 PM

I am going to be doing this sooon.

post when you figure it out!!

HappyIdiot · 11-02-2005, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDM

I am sure glad my 05 has an in-glass antenna.

So does the 04

EDM · 11-02-2005, 09:49 PM

I am sure glad my 05 has an in-glass antenna.

chimp82x · 11-03-2005, 05:06 PM

Its pretty much impossible to trace through the A-pillar. there are only a few holes in the metal and only one spot where I can actually see the line.

craig429 · 01-30-2006, 11:12 AM

I am getting ready to paint and would like to remove the antenna. I have removed the two bolts and can only get the antennia to move about a 1/4". How does the wire get routed? I have removed the A-pillar trim and just can't see how it goes to the stereo. Does it go out of the pillar to under the dash? Or does it go to the fender and then back in? Is there a plug that will prevent the antenna from being pulled out more than a 1/4'?

chimp82x · 01-30-2006, 11:57 AM

I still haven't taken mine out for the same reason. I assume it's clipped on somewhere inside the pillar or behind the dash.

craig429 · 02-01-2006, 11:21 AM

I found out that the antenna runs straight down from the stereo and runs underneath the drivers carpet and then up to the pillar. There is tape that holds the wire down and the carpet is stuck to the floor that prevents the wire from moving. You will have to remove the drivers kick panel and sill plate to lift the carpet. You should be able to see the wire.

11-02-2005, 03:41 AM	#1
chimp82x Scooby Newbie Member#: 70908 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Ajax, Ontario Vehicle: 1998 RBP 2.5RS EJ20 + Hydra	The Bloody Antenna I'm in the process of removing my antenna to clean up some rust that's beginning to grow around it. Only problem is, I can't seem to get the thing off. I've taken out the two screws and can pull the antenna housing away from the body a bit until it snags on the antenna wire. I can't figure out how to get the antenna wire out of of the car. Anyone know how to do this? I'm gonna completely remove the antenna (and wire) no matter what, and fill in the hole, so cutting the wire to get the housing off as a last resort isn't gonna bother me too much. Nigel '98 2.5RS * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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11-02-2005, 07:15 AM	#2
DrD Scooby Guru Member#: 22412 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Albuquerque, NM Vehicle: 2012 Legacy 2.5GT Ice Silver Metallic	you can usually get at the wire from the inside of the car if you pull the trim panel over the a-pillar did you disconnect the wire from the radio? it could also be snagging on something under the dash... I wouldn't cut it unless you can pull the remaining wire out from inside the car under the dash - otherwise it will be rattling around in there.

11-02-2005, 01:17 PM	#3
chimp82x Scooby Newbie Member#: 70908 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Ajax, Ontario Vehicle: 1998 RBP 2.5RS EJ20 + Hydra	I took the plastic A-pillar piece off but still couldn't get access to the wire. It's still behind the metal. Disconnecting it from the stereo doesn't help either. Is it clipped on somewhere around the firewall? I can't figure out where it's stuck.

11-02-2005, 03:48 PM	#4
STirocket Scooby Specialist Member#: 84006 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Auburn, WA Vehicle: 2005 Impreza WRX STi WRB with Goldies	Oh, jeaz I'm glad that's what your problem is. From the title I thought you'd beat someone to death with your antenna.

11-02-2005, 07:26 PM	#5
DrD Scooby Guru Member#: 22412 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Albuquerque, NM Vehicle: 2012 Legacy 2.5GT Ice Silver Metallic	can you follow the wire under the dash over towards base of the the a-pillar - maybe you can pull it down from there (or at least find where it's hung up)

11-02-2005, 08:46 PM	#6
garie Scooby Specialist Member#: 26607 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: socal Vehicle: 2002 wrx wagon	I am going to be doing this sooon. post when you figure it out!!

11-02-2005, 09:49 PM	#8
EDM Scooby Specialist Member#: 82078 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: The 562 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Wagon PSM	I am sure glad my 05 has an in-glass antenna.

11-03-2005, 05:06 PM	#9
chimp82x Scooby Newbie Member#: 70908 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Ajax, Ontario Vehicle: 1998 RBP 2.5RS EJ20 + Hydra	Its pretty much impossible to trace through the A-pillar. there are only a few holes in the metal and only one spot where I can actually see the line.

01-30-2006, 11:12 AM	#10
craig429 Scooby Newbie Member#: 41767 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bend, OR	I am getting ready to paint and would like to remove the antenna. I have removed the two bolts and can only get the antennia to move about a 1/4". How does the wire get routed? I have removed the A-pillar trim and just can't see how it goes to the stereo. Does it go out of the pillar to under the dash? Or does it go to the fender and then back in? Is there a plug that will prevent the antenna from being pulled out more than a 1/4'?

01-30-2006, 11:57 AM	#11
chimp82x Scooby Newbie Member#: 70908 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Ajax, Ontario Vehicle: 1998 RBP 2.5RS EJ20 + Hydra	I still haven't taken mine out for the same reason. I assume it's clipped on somewhere inside the pillar or behind the dash.

02-01-2006, 11:21 AM	#12
craig429 Scooby Newbie Member#: 41767 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bend, OR	I found out that the antenna runs straight down from the stereo and runs underneath the drivers carpet and then up to the pillar. There is tape that holds the wire down and the carpet is stuck to the floor that prevents the wire from moving. You will have to remove the drivers kick panel and sill plate to lift the carpet. You should be able to see the wire.