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Antenna assembly removal 2008

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacoBarn, Oct 30, 2018.

  1. Oct 30, 2018 at 11:43 AM
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    Removing the fenders and preparing for incoming parts to repair my truck since driving it thru that barn. The antenna mount was smashed into the fender. How do I disconnect the wire? I’m like 10 minutes away from cutting it. I am not removing the radio.
     
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  2. Oct 30, 2018 at 2:30 PM
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    The stereo is easy to remove and disconnect the antenna properly. That will also allow you to reconnect the replacement antenna. There is a thread here on how to replace the antenna assembly, do a search as I am too lazy right now to locate it.

    If you aren't going to remove the radio then cut it then.

    Than how do you plan on connecting the replacement antenna?
     
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  3. Oct 30, 2018 at 3:36 PM
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    The connector for the fender-mounted antenna is behind the passenger side A-pillar upper trim.
     
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  4. Oct 30, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    Removing the radio on an '08 is one face plate and 4 bolts. Easy.
     
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  5. Oct 31, 2018 at 7:38 AM
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    True!

    But removing the radio isn't required to replace the fender-mounted antenna assembly.

    08tacoma_antenna.jpg
     
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  6. Oct 31, 2018 at 5:12 PM
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    Perfect! Thanks
     
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  7. Nov 2, 2018 at 8:30 AM
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    Just replace the entire antenna assembly on my 06' a couple weeks ago due to the lower antenna assembly snapping. Only thing you need to remove is the glove box and a few of the plastic clips that hold the fender liner in place (only need to peel it back far enough to get at the bolt holding the antenna base). I recommend you pick up a pack of the fender clips (cheapest I could find is on
    $11 Autobahn88 Wheel Arch Molding Clip, Bodywork Clip Grommet, compatible with Toyota Lexus (OEM: 9018906157) (Pack of 20)
    amazon), because I didn't remove any without snapping the heads off.
     
    jan.w, Nov 2, 2018
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  8. Nov 2, 2018 at 10:47 AM
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    Hey, thanks for the diagram, I noticed my antenna mount is a little loose and this will come in handy.
     
    BKinzey, Nov 2, 2018
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