Antenna replacement - NissTech??

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Bill G - 05 Apr 2004 04:07 GMT

Hey,

3rd Gen Maxima - '91 SE
Got a broken antenna. White gear cable broken. Antenna always in the up
position. I bought a replacement, and have been following some instuctions
that NissTech posted several years ago.

I unscrewed the base nut, and pulled out the old antenna and cable (didn't
need to turn radio on, but I did anyway). But, the instructions I have say
to also pull out a "white plastic leader". Now, on the new and old
antennas, there is a white plastic piece at the base of the antenna, but
it is not a separate item, it's integrated into the antenna. Is this
"leader" a separate item? If so, then I don't know if I have one.

I was able to install the new antenna - sort of. It goes up and down, but
when it's down, it still sticks up about 10-12". And when it's up, it
feels very unstable, i.e. I can move it around quite a bit, lots of play.

Is it possible this "leader" piece has slipped down inside the antenna
shaft? Is it replaceable? Or do I have to take out the motor and get the
old "leader"? Tomorrow, I'm going to try fishing down in there with a
straightened hanger and see what I find.

Hope someone can help.

Thanks,

Bill G
'91 SE Auto
164K miles

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Steve T - 04 Apr 2004 07:15 GMT

> Is it possible this "leader" piece has slipped down inside the antenna
> shaft?

Yes, very likely is down inside the motor.

> Is it replaceable? Or do I have to take out the motor and get the
> old "leader"?

Yes, you'll have to take the cover off the motor.

> Tomorrow, I'm going to try fishing down in there with a
> straightened hanger and see what I find.

Don't bother, you'll just tear up stuff.

Also there is a metal sleave on the old mast you need to remove and put on
the new one before you put the nut on. That's why it feels wobbly and will
end up falling out and then beating up your quarter panel.

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Steve

http://www.atlantaracing.com

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BeeP - 06 Apr 2004 06:18 GMT

No coat hangers. Go here for full antenna information for 3rd Gen.
Excellent site.
http://www.4dsc.com/articles/exterior/power_antenna/power_antenna.shtml
Good luck.
Bob
95 SE Auto
89 SE Auto traded

> Hey,
>
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> '91 SE Auto
> 164K miles

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Bill G - 06 Apr 2004 13:40 GMT

Thanks BeeP!!

I forgot about that website. I'm at the point that the new antenna does
not go down all the way, so I guess I will be taking out the motor after
all.

Bill G
'91 SE Auto
164K miles

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BeeP - 06 Apr 2004 17:50 GMT

No probs. Have fun.
Don't forget to protect your paint around the antenna base with rags,
old blanket, etc.
Those needle nose pliers can slip and cause a nasty scratch on the
finish. Or, if you are really into tools, I believe there is a
special tool that grips those collars with the two notches.
Bob
95 SE Auto
89 SE Auto traded

> Thanks BeeP!!
>
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> '91 SE Auto
> 164K miles

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