[W126 Coupe] antenna mast replacement problem

[Mike R.]

Tom,
Pull the antenna assembly out of the car and disassemble it.

It's not hard. Remove the trunk lining on the left side, the power and 
antenna connections to the antenna box, then the nut on top of the antenna 
mount on top of the fender and the one phillips screw on the bottom of the 
antenna chassis.

Later,
Mike R.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Oelsner" <toelsner at comcast.net>
To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 4:11 PM
Subject: [W126 Coupe] antenna mast replacement problem



> I'm trying to replace my Hirschmann mast, which does not extend beyond 6". 

> I

> have loosened the nut, had somebody turn on the radio  while I have

> pulled..HARD. The nylon will not disengage, only uncoiling about 6". I 

> have

> tried cycling by turning the radio on and off. Nothing works. I am 

> beginning

> to wonder if not only the mast is a problem, but the motor itself as it 

> only

> appears to turn on for about 5-6 seconds. Anybody have any thoughts for

> further troubleshooting/replacement? I'm hoping I don't need to replace 

> the

> entire unit.

>

> Tom Oelsner