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Old 08-20-2008, 10:18 PM
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roof overlay!

Hi , ,

im planning to buy roof overlay kit,

but i have a question , i think, i have to take off the antenna from the roof

to install overlay kit.

so before do that i wanna double check , is anyone had a problem when you guys take off it and put it back? like radio is not working or something else.

please answer me, so i can solve this problem.

Thank you guys!
Old 08-21-2008, 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jintung007
Hi , ,

im planning to buy roof overlay kit,

but i have a question , i think, i have to take off the antenna from the roof

to install overlay kit.

so before do that i wanna double check , is anyone had a problem when you guys take off it and put it back? like radio is not working or something else.

please answer me, so i can solve this problem.

Thank you guys!
get some bats overlay and i dont think you have to take the antenna off?
Old 08-21-2008, 08:57 AM
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Its just a cover and it pops right off. You can mold the overlay to cover the antenea but I think most have just cut it out and bought a black antenea cover.

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Old 08-21-2008, 12:11 PM
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its cut into two pieces so that you dont have to remove your attenea..but ide recommend you to get the blk attenea piece
Old 08-21-2008, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnys coupe
its cut into two pieces so that you dont have to remove your attenea..but ide recommend you to get the blk attenea piece
Do you know where one would be able to find the antenna cover for cheap or the part #?
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I know this is an oldd thread but I've searched and I can't find any way to remove the shark fin antenna. Does anyone know how to do this?
Old 03-16-2010, 09:28 PM
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I heard it is just a clip keeping it on. There isn't a process in the service manual on how to take it off, I'm sure it is too easy for steps.
Old 03-17-2010, 03:50 AM
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so what does it look like without the shark fin cover? whats left?
Old 03-17-2010, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by bat6wc
so what does it look like without the shark fin cover? whats left?
It looks like a big hole in your roof.
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I strongly urge against the blue batmobile kit. He sells a 2 piece kit and it leaves an ugly line down the center of your roof.

Best bet is actually paint, looks better and is actually cheaper.

But if you want vinyl look in the yellow pages for Vinyl sign shops. They usually carry black vinyl wide enough to cover your roof and can install it for you. But keep in mind install for a vinyl roof will normally run about 150 dollars.
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Also it is very simple to take the atenna off.

1. get in the back seat
2. grab your head liner edge by the back window, and pull down. It is only help up with velcro and acouple clips
3. unplug the XM wire
4. use a cresent wrench and unscrew the single nut
5. give the atenna a little push and it will pop out the top.
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Originally Posted by WhosUrBuddiee
Also it is very simple to take the atenna off.

1. get in the back seat
2. grab your head liner edge by the back window, and pull down. It is only help up with velcro and acouple clips
3. unplug the XM wire
4. use a cresent wrench and unscrew the single nut
5. give the atenna a little push and it will pop out the top.
thanks!!!
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Originally Posted by WhosUrBuddiee
Also it is very simple to take the atenna off.

1. get in the back seat
2. grab your head liner edge by the back window, and pull down. It is only help up with velcro and acouple clips
3. unplug the XM wire
4. use a cresent wrench and unscrew the single nut
5. give the atenna a little push and it will pop out the top.
Many many thanks buddie! I finally found the answer I was looking for.

I have a sheet vinyl 48" wide so it will be one piece but the antenna is a pain to try to wrap around.
It should be much easier with the antenna removed.

The antenna assembly has a cover to, it can be bought in black for 32 dollars.
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Old 03-17-2010, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by WhosUrBuddiee
Also it is very simple to take the atenna off.

1. get in the back seat
2. grab your head liner edge by the back window, and pull down. It is only help up with velcro and acouple clips
3. unplug the XM wire
4. use a cresent wrench and unscrew the single nut
5. give the atenna a little push and it will pop out the top.
Where did you get that info? Why didn't you tell me it was that easy six months ago?


Here is the kicker: that nut in step 4 is a 21mm nut I think. It took me a good long while to get a big cresent wrench in there to loosen that nut. After I had the top painted, my paint and body guys wanted me to put the antenna back on so they could see it finished. I told them I need a lot of time and the problems I had to work with. My buddy pulls a stubby cresent wrench out of his tool box... Freakin' awesome!!! Made things so much easier.

I found one here but they are out of stock.
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Old 03-17-2010, 05:43 PM
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They just put this up so I'm going to order it and see how wide it opens.
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