Trying to replace Antenna Base - special tool required?

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Paul Jackson - 23 Apr 2007 08:46 GMT

I am hoping someone can help me replace an antenna base on a 2003 ZX5.
Using the instructions at http://www.myfordfocus.com/how-to/antenna.htm
I have gotten to the point where the base retaining screw is accessible
but I am unable to find a driver that will securely fit in the screw
which almost looks shaped like an allen key or star shape.

Does anyone know which tool I need to easily remove this retaining screw?

Thanks in advance!

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Chris Whelan - 23 Apr 2007 08:53 GMT

> I am hoping someone can help me replace an antenna base on a 2003 ZX5.
> Using the instructions at http://www.myfordfocus.com/how-to/antenna.htm
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> Thanks in advance!

I'd hazard a guess that it's a Torx screw:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_10664

HTH

Chris

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Richard Parkin - 23 Apr 2007 08:56 GMT

>I am hoping someone can help me replace an antenna base on a 2003 ZX5.
> Using the instructions at http://www.myfordfocus.com/how-to/antenna.htm I
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> Thanks in advance!

It is a Torx head screw - not sure of the size of it, but Halfords,
Motorworld or general DIY place will be able to sell you a set of drivers
for not very much ;)

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Paul Jackson - 24 Apr 2007 04:07 GMT

>>I am hoping someone can help me replace an antenna base on a 2003 ZX5.
>> Using the instructions at http://www.myfordfocus.com/how-to/antenna.htm I
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> Motorworld or general DIY place will be able to sell you a set of drivers
> for not very much ;)

Thanks for the responses. I bought a set of Torx drivers sized up to a
T30. Hopefully that should cover it.

-Paul

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