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T-TopFlyer
06-07-2008, 01:33 PM
I need to repair my power antenna. Is there a special tool or socket to remove the nut on top so I don't mess it up? Any other tips about this would be good to know as well as I've never done one of these before.

Keller
06-07-2008, 05:17 PM
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/bodygauges/interiorpage.html
Two articles on doing this.

Never used a special socket myself, but I'm sure one exists. Ask a local car stereo shop what they use.

IL KIM
06-07-2008, 10:41 PM
When I worked at Willow Run, GM, the Trimmers had a special socket with notches cut in it to to secure the nut. I actually have a similar earlier version on one. Don't know if anyone sells it though.

Keller
06-07-2008, 11:27 PM
http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=451
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=antenna+nut+socket&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=1101703841&ref=pd_sl_5uhg9xcbyn_e
http://www99.shopping.com/xPF-Antenna_Nut_Socket_Set
http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/toolcatalog.jsp?cattype=T&cat=2260

T-TopFlyer
06-08-2008, 12:26 AM
Thanks for the advice. Would a flat blade screwdriver with electrical tape on the tip to minimize damage and a hammer to tap it suffice? Other ideas welcome.

T-TopFlyer
06-08-2008, 02:05 PM
If anyone else is in the same boat and doesn't want to pay for a socket you'll probably only use once, I just used 2 nickels covered in electrical tape and got it right off no problems/scratches etc