How do I remove/replace the E86 antenna base?

BlueBimmers · 09-10-2018, 04:13 PM

A while ago I was trying to walk around the back of my M Coupe while it was on a U-haul trailer and lost my balance. I instinctively grabbed for something to keep from falling and unfortunately it was the antenna and it snapped off at the base.

Since I never listened to the radio it wasn't a big deal and I never tried to replace the antenna. However, now that I'm getting ready to sell my M Coupe I'm at a loss as to how to replace the antenna base.

Can anybody help?

Azeka1 · 09-10-2018, 08:55 PM

Sorry to hear that. Take a look at this and see if it helps:
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm

BlueBimmers · 09-16-2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueBimmers

A while ago I was trying to walk around the back of my M Coupe while it was on a U-haul trailer and lost my balance. I instinctively grabbed for something to keep from falling and unfortunately it was the antenna and it snapped off at the base.

Since I never listened to the radio it wasn't a big deal and I never tried to replace the antenna. However, now that I'm getting ready to sell my M Coupe I'm at a loss as to how to replace the antenna base.

Can anybody help?

Thank you for your reply.

I found this which gives more detail on the removal of the parts of the interior to access it. Was hoping I wouldn't have to go through all that. Both articles deal with removing the amplifier but not the base itself. I'm assuming that once I get in there it may become readily apparent what I have to do.

Vanne · 09-16-2018, 10:37 AM

Yep, it sure will. Replaced mine last year. It had sun damage.

BlueBimmers · 09-16-2018, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanne

Yep, it sure will. Replaced mine last year. It had sun damage.

Thanks.

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Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	Yep, it sure will. Replaced mine last year. It had sun damage. __________________ 2007 EuroSpec Z4///MC - Building/Developing Z4 GT3 Powered by
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