Unscrew it?
I am wondering the same thing, having taken my new RAV 4 into a car wash without realizing that I didn't know how to lower it. The manual has no information on this subject, and a preliminary Google search hasn't revealed the answer.
For the record, the car wash experience didn't damage the antenna, but I'd not subject the car to it again.
Most car antennas can be twisted off.
Open trunk and remove screws that secure light assembly to car. Pull assembly straight back to remove from car. Remove the dead light and replace with proper new light. Install in reverse order of removal.
wash it with vinegar
Wash can be used as a verb and a noun.Verb: I washed my car yesterday.Noun: It needed a good wash.
It depends on the Type of wash... a conveyorized system, building and all will run 300.00 a ft ..... the average car wash in the US is about 2.6-3.1 M all-in.
you do NOT need to remove antena for carwash.
AnswerThere is no need to remove the antenna when going though car washes, it will flex back and forth but will be fine. Better AnswerI would have to disagree since mine broke off in a car wash and I am searching trying to find out how and what needs to be removed to install the new bolt that holds the antenna Best AnswerIt depends on the car and the car wash. With an automatic (non-touchless) car wash and a long inflexible antenna, you should remove it. When in doubt, remove it, Google the specific car, or ask the car wash operator.
remove plastic panel iin the rear where the antenna is
Wash it .
Most car antennas can be twisted off.
Remove mast. Inside car (pass. site): disconnect antenna cable,(you may have to remove door-sill and kick panel) Outside: remove tire (makes it easier to) remove inner splash shield, remove mounting screws and pull antenna base and cable from under fender. Note:there is a rubber grommet going into the car and it may be hard to remove, this is not a big deal if you are replacing it with a new one. (part of a new antenna)
with a rag and then wash the area
1) Pull the driver's side front wheel off. 2) Remove the wheelwell liner (may need to remove the fender flare to do this). 3) Remove antenna retaining hardware. 4) Remove radio head unit from dash to remove the antenna plug. 5) Pull antenna wire through firewall and dash and remove from car. Installation of new antenna is basically the reverse of removal.
First, you must go into the trunk of the car and remove the left side panel beside the antenna. this chould expose the antenna motor and electrical housing. Disconnect the 2 plugs and remove the antenna. Instalation is the same but in reverse ;) <3
Honda Civic Car Stereo Antenna Removal and InstallationCar Stereo Repair Home | Car Stereo Removal | BOSE repair | FAQ | Shipping | Top 10 | About UsBroken antenna mast ! 1) Remove two screws securing antenna mast base to roof. 1) See car stereo removal instructions for removal of left dash panel.2) Disconnect antenna lead, located at edge of side panel by fuse block. This saves removing the entire stereo.3) Pull antenna cable free back to opening behind fuse block and trace up to opening. (Remember this spot!) 1) Pull old antenna and cable from top of car roof. Cut antenna lead and tape new lead to end.2) Feed new antenna mast into opening while pulling old antenna cable from inside car, (reach back behind fuse block for antenna cable and pull through opening and back to connector.)3) Push antenna mast completely to car body and tighten two screws.4) Be sure to lower antenna next time through car wash.
A person can remove greasy hand prints from a car by washing it. If they do not come off after a car wash, then a wax may be needed.
If the antenna cover is cracked moisture might seep in going through a laser car wash, and if the radio is on at the time it might create a temporary fuse shut down. Just open the fuse box and reset the fuse and the radio will come back on. Suggestion: turn off radio while in the car wash. Be sure to seal up the cracks on the antenna with a tube of silicone. I might never happen again.