IIRC: Remove the ash tray to access the back of the radio; pull the antenna
cable out of the radio; tape (duct) a healthy sized chord to the end of
that; unscrew the antenna from the van and pull it up and out, pulling the
antenna cable along with the "rope/twine"; tape that twine to the plug end
of the new antenna cable; pull on the twine end sticking out of the ash tray
hole until you have the plug in your mits and plug it in. Tighten the bolt
on the new antenna and your ready to rock 'n roll ... or listen to NPR.
bob

> I've searched Bentley, but can't find anything on replacing the stock
> antenna. Can I reach it by removing the instrument cluster? Please don't
> tell
> me the dash must come out...
>
>
> Shawn Wright
> http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
> '88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
> '82 Diesel Westy 1.6NA
> '85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA
>