Hello,
The antenna grommet arived... It looks like it is a top and bottom piece, but I have not tried to pull it apart and/or look at any manuals yet.
Does anyone have any suggestions and/or hints on how to remove the remains of the old antenna grommet and install the new antenna grommet?
Thank you in advance,
Mike Moore
1990 XJS Coupe
Tampa, Florida, USA
Submitted by jamescolliprie… on Thu, 02/22/2007 - 22:22
Surprised you have yet to get a response. On my 89 XJ-S coupe, I had to dis-mount the antenna mechanism and withdraw the mast from within the trunk. First, unscrew and remove the nut cap from the mast assembly. This almost gives you enough clearance to get the old grommet out and the new one in, but not quite. After moving the close out panel, undo two fasteners at the base of the antenna assembly and drop the mast out of the old grommet. The residue of the old rubber can now be easily removed and the new grommet can be compressed enough to work it into the hole. Making sure it is fully seated and correctly alligned, it is now easy to reinsert the mast, re-fasten the assembly base and replace the nut cap.
I didn't take any pictures, but if you need, I will take some now.