antenna (fin) removal question
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antenna (fin) removal question
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got another mod coming up this weekend , which is roof black glossy vinyl , but not sure how to unplug antenna fin.
found some pics online , trying to figure out , before i and start doing smth, and end up braking something.
1. can i unplug those wires that are on the fin itself?(i checked i have 3 wires connceted , but didnt want to mess around with them yet , so decided to ask you all maybe there isnsomeone that been through this)
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2. i have to remove the whole fin with wires (which i assume are connceted somewhere around rear pillars , which means i have to remove some of the rear pillars to access them.)
appreciate any input.
got another mod coming up this weekend , which is roof black glossy vinyl , but not sure how to unplug antenna fin.
found some pics online , trying to figure out , before i and start doing smth, and end up braking something.
1. can i unplug those wires that are on the fin itself?(i checked i have 3 wires connceted , but didnt want to mess around with them yet , so decided to ask you all maybe there isnsomeone that been through this)
or
2. i have to remove the whole fin with wires (which i assume are connceted somewhere around rear pillars , which means i have to remove some of the rear pillars to access them.)
appreciate any input.
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Antenna: http://workshop-manuals.com/mercedes...nna/page_8214/ + next pages.
C-pillar: http://workshop-manuals.com/mercedes...m_at_c-pillar/ + next page.
C-pillar: http://workshop-manuals.com/mercedes...m_at_c-pillar/ + next page.
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Antenna: http://workshop-manuals.com/mercedes...nna/page_8214/ + next pages.
C-pillar: http://workshop-manuals.com/mercedes...m_at_c-pillar/ + next page.
C-pillar: http://workshop-manuals.com/mercedes...m_at_c-pillar/ + next page.
i guess those wires that going in to antenna are not discontectable.. (will make sure tho lol)
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i was gonna DIY this myself until i came across the roof antenna. cant remember where the plug ends but you cant unplug it unless you rip a lot of linings out. had a professional do it for me and he just unscrewed the antenna and pulled about couple of inches give on the wire, cut a small hole on the vinyl and layed it. he also wrapped the antenna with 1 small piece of vinyl.
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i was gonna DIY this myself until i came across the roof antenna. cant remember where the plug ends but you cant unplug it unless you rip a lot of linings out. had a professional do it for me and he just unscrewed the antenna and pulled about couple of inches give on the wire, cut a small hole on the vinyl and layed it. he also wrapped the antenna with 1 small piece of vinyl.
and i was thinking about the same , cut a small area to put the antenna through.. (easiet way).
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i was gonna DIY this myself until i came across the roof antenna. cant remember where the plug ends but you cant unplug it unless you rip a lot of linings out. had a professional do it for me and he just unscrewed the antenna and pulled about couple of inches give on the wire, cut a small hole on the vinyl and layed it. he also wrapped the antenna with 1 small piece of vinyl.
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yea i ordered some tape off ebay should be glossy black so will try that.. cuz itll definitely look better.... what did u use for your rails? they dont really sell vinyls just 2inch by watever they all go from 5f by watever.
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im not sure if tape will hold especially if it gets wet. i used vinyl as well. cut one long piece for each side. the guy who wrapped the roof said it wouldnt hold but i had it on my 211 for the longest time so as soon as he was done wrapping the roof, i did the rails myself in cf to match my door handle chrome top, window surrounds, sire mirrors, front grille fins, rear spoiler, trunk chrome and the diffuser.