Postby smj999smj » Tue Jul 24, 2018 8:09 am
Does it have the factory, power antennae? If so, you can purchase the replacement mast from Nissan. If the plastic track broke inside the motor, you would have to remove the power antennae motor and open it up to remove the plastic track. But, if it didn't break the plastic track inside the motor, then it's a lot easier. Just remove the "nut" at the top of the antennae and turn the key "on" and radio "on." As the antennae mast (or track) is pushed up, grab it and pull it all the way out. There will also usually be a short, metal sleeve that has to be removed, as well, that will come with the new mast. Extend the new mast and feed the new track into the motor. Turn the radio "off" and guide the new antennae as the motor pulls the track and the rest of the antennae into the motor (the antennae doesn't have to be pulled completely in). Install the nut and tighten. Turn the radio "on" and the antennae will extend fully. Turn "off" and the antennae should retract fully into the motor.
If you need to remove the motor, you'll need to remove the glove box and panel behind it to unplug the antennae cable. I would tie a string onto it so that it will make pulling the cable back in easier. Remove the passenger front tire, mud guard and enough of the plastic inner fender liner to pull back and expose the antennae motor. With the nut removed at the top and the 10mm head bolts removed, pull the motor out from behind the fender. You will have to pull the grommet around the cable out and continue to pull until the motor and cable are completely out; don't pull the other end of the string completely out! When installing old or new antennae, tie the string to the cable and use it to assist pulling the cable through to the inside of the dash where you can get to it. Continue, using the reverse procedure to install the motor/antennae mast assembly.