Thanks. 'Bout what I thought. 'Just hoping for some magic. Wilton
----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 9:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D antenna grommet > Yes. > > Lower antenna, remove liner (this is a real pain) enough to get to > the single 10 mm screw that holds it in. > > Pull antenna motor and mast down to get it out of the grommet. > Remove outer piece if it's still on there, push grommet down through > hole. It will usually break up, if not, use pliers to rip it apart, > it's not going to be flexible any more. Don't gouge the paint..... > > Coat the new grommet with a bit of dishwashing detergent to make is > slipppery and force the locking ridge up around the sheetmetal from > inside. Make sure it's seated correctly or the antenna won't go back > in. > > Once the grommet is installed correctly, insert the antenna from > below and pop it in place. Install screw, replace liner, and snap > the outer over over the grommet. > > 5 min job once you get the bleeding liner out. I pull the top front > cover around to free it from the fuel tank cover, etc and then > wrestle the side out from under the fender, but you may find a better > way. Sadly, none of those little access doors in it let out do the > antenna. > > Peter > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
