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Date:         Sat, 18 Dec 2004 12:55:33 -0800
Reply-To:     Zoltan <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Zoltan <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Subject:      Re: 87 GL: Removing and Replacing Radio Antenna
Comments: To: Detroit Bus <detroit.bus@GMAIL.COM>
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I usually take out the headlights to access the antenna. Easy. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Detroit Bus" <detroit.bus@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 12:22 PM Subject: 87 GL: Removing and Replacing Radio Antenna

>I just received my new antenna and it comes with two little flat > "keys" and no instructions whatsoever. It is a complete unit with a > cord that plugs into the back of the radio. Is there a reasonably > quick way to install this? An initial review of the situation (and > research in Bentley) suggests that I have to remove the > dashboard/instrument panel. There is also an alarming bit about > "drilling out" some steering column bolts...furthermore, I can't even > see where the antenna plugs into the radio (i think on the driver > side?) All this just to replace the antenna? I know Vanagons are > complicated in places, but ...?? > > None of my manuals mention the antenna by name; it seems it doesn't > exist. Can anyone point me to the right page in the Bentley manual? > > Help? I'm off on a trip tomorrow and i'd like to have some reception. > Can i do this in the next three hours? > > I've tried to search the archives but for some reason I can't load > vanagon.com today. > > -- > Garrick, Queens, NY > '87 GL Weekender > > ***** > With fond remembrances of: > '77 Beetle > '67 Bus > '59 Pickup sn# 460440 > '67 Beetle > '76 Camper Bus >


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