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Subject:Re: Replacing antenna?
From:Shawn Wright
Date:Thu, 30 Mar 2006 21:04:10 -0800

Thanks, Bob. I got it figured out now. While I was in there, I noticed the top heater cable
housing is borken, which explains why I can't get any air to the floor. Can I get to the far end
without tearing the dash apart? Or should I just attempt a repair on the housing for now?

On 30 Mar 2006 at 21:57, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@hotmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> >
>

Shawn Wright
http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'82 Diesel Westy 1.6NA
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA