Remove/pull down the rear of the headliner. You will see a 20mm (or 22mm) nut that needs to be taken off in order for the antenna base to be removed.
Buy a new mast and it just screws on.
The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.0 L base engine size.
The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta has a 8 ft. 2.9 in. (98.9 in.) wheel base.
To replace the antenna on a Ford Focus remove the antenna from the base using a screwdriver. Remove the lighting assembly hose with a small key. Remove the plug in wires and the plastic housing. Put the new antenna base in place than screw in the new antenna.
Very careful.....
Unscrew the antenna from the base Remove plastic bezel by gently prying off Remove 3 Philip head screws Base unplugs from cable right at the fender. As long as you don't let the cable fall into the fender, removal is not necessary.
To remove the antenna and cable # Lower the glove box and disconnect the antenna cable connection # Remove the antenna mast # Loosen the right front wheel and inner fender splash shield # Remove the antenna base mounting bolt and detach the grommet and cable from the body,then lower the assembly from the front wheel opening
The antenna simply unscrews from it's base on the right hand shroud. Then screw on the new one and your done.
Remove the plastic cover from inside the wheel well to expose the antenna. Remove mounting bolt. To replace antenna purchase an antenna with an adapter. Cut old antenna wire at base and connect new antenna using the adapter.
Most antenna in cars can just be unscrewed at the base. You may have to disconnect a wire at the base though. Check your owner's manual or a car repair manual for more details.
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If the antenna is broken off at the base the entire base will need to be replaced. In order to do this the upper dash pad and the cowl will have to be removed so the three bolts will be exposed to remove the broken one.
it is threaded onto the mast you must use a small wrench on the 2 flat spots on the base of the antenna. it has right handed threads