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Date:         Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:54:13 -0800
Reply-To:     Dylan <dkahler@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dylan <dkahler@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: antenna replacement
In-Reply-To:  <586a66171002261249oc563d3cv28fc76f52c0b9f6@mail.gmail.com>
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Finally got the instrument cover to pop. I forgot how hard you have to yank it!

Once I could peek through the instrument cluster, I found the antenna cable snag, fed myself some slack and pulled it through successfully.

Thanks for the suggestions and advice!

Cheers, Dylan

Dylan Kahler '85 Westfalia Campmobile (Van Gogh)

On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 12:49 PM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote:

> "Remove the dash pod cover (yes, you just reach over and grasp at the two > holds and lift up/toward you)" > > There are two indentations on the windshield side of the cluster cover. > Those > are the place to put your fingertips and pull up and toward you. Use firm > pressure. > It will "pop" toward you. > > bob > > On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 11:14 AM, Dylan <dkahler@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Folks, >> >> I dug into the archives for antenna replacement how-to's, and the process >> is >> pretty unanimous (cut old antenna cord, tape new cord to old and pull >> carefully through dash). >> >> However, I tried this and the new cord just doesn't want to come through >> my >> dash... Does anyone have any ideas as to where or why the new cord could >> be >> getting stuck? I don't want to just rip it through because I'm afraid I'll >> damage the new antenna cord, or worse, tear up something vastly more >> important in there. Also, does anyone have any tips for lifting the >> instrument cluster hood? Bentley just says to grasp in the back and pull >> up, >> but I've done everything short of breaking the plastic and still can't >> lift >> it. (?!) >> >> Dylan Kahler >> '85 Westfalia Campmobile (Van Gogh) >> > >


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