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shark fin installation question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by orracle, Jul 11, 2007.

  1. orracle

    orracle Whaddaya mean "senior" member?

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    I got my new shark fin antenna and step 1 is: remove old one.

    Well, the whip part unscrews easily--but what about the base? How do you get that off? :blink:
     
  2. Rae Vynn

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(N_IL_Priusfan @ Jul 11 2007, 03:43 PM) [snapback]477145[/snapback]</div>
    If this is the shark fin antenna that is available from the PC shop, you don't.
    The SF fits over the base.

    Do a search on shark fin installation. There are photos.
     
  3. markderail

    markderail I do 45 mins @ 3200 PSI

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(N_IL_Priusfan @ Jul 11 2007, 06:43 PM) [snapback]477145[/snapback]</div>
    You leave it !

    The Shark Fin fits on top of the base, where you unscrew the antenna, you screw in the bolt and the metal O with the wire.

    Never done it before, and it took all of 10 mins to install.
    Get someone to ensure it's aligned straight before you undue the waxed paper to glue to the roof.

    Then use masking tape to mark on both sides where to glue, remove waxed paper, and place in between the masking tape lines.
     
  4. orracle

    orracle Whaddaya mean "senior" member?

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Mark Derail @ Jul 11 2007, 05:51 PM) [snapback]477151[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks everyone. I should have Googled first. ;)
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(N_IL_Priusfan @ Jul 11 2007, 03:43 PM) [snapback]477145[/snapback]</div>
    Leave the base on! The shark fin antenna fits over the base, and comes with a screw that fits into the same hole from whence you unscrewed the whip. (Mmm. That sounds strangely kinky, but I don't know why :unsure: )
     
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    orracle Whaddaya mean "senior" member?

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(paulccullen @ Jul 11 2007, 05:55 PM) [snapback]477156[/snapback]</div>

    Voila!! You can 't really see it that well, but it's there.
     

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