replacing power radio aerial - help!

Hi

I recently had the same problem on my 80 series after attacking a low roofline on a Westfield shopping centre.

Bought a new aerial from Mr Toyota, undid the bolt and removee the entire aerial, fed the nylon (???) sprocket thing in and got it to take up (turning the radio on and off to activate the motor in the aerial) and when it had taken up, just tightened the whole thing up.

Took me about 3 minutes plus some ignition key tuirning courtesy of my son.

I don't think the technology in aerials varies much from vehicle to vehicle, so you will probably find that this will be the saem (or very similar) process on yours.

Hardest part is the money you have to part with for the replacement. $90 in my case.

Hope this helps.

Jack

Pretty much as described by Jack. The kit costs about $70 I think with the new telescoping piece and the cogged nylon. You shouldn't have to undo the wheel arch plastic if all goes well.

Yep - Holden call it a "mast and rope" - may cost around the $70 which is disgusting of course - I took the whole thing out to do my first one - here I am in need of another one now - I reckon Jack is correct - the "feed it back in" idea should be a winner.... has beeen quoted here recently by another forumite.

Thanks Jack, yep came out easy....will try repco for replacement to offset the cost....if I break another one then the whole thing comes out and a rubber one goes in!