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2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-04-2010, 05:24 PM

Relocating the XM antenna off the roof and in to the car mirror.

First i got a second antenna but you don't need too.

A lot of you know how to remove the antenna i will only post the link at this time,Thanks for making the videos GTAHVIT.

Part 1 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...0&postcount=51

Part 2 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...7&postcount=60

You will need to take the Antenna apart so let start You need to take the 4 blk bolts there real small use a T-8 and that takes the fin off the housing.

This is what is inside the fin.

Next there are 6 silver bolts there real small use a T-8 and that takes the antenna of the metal bottom of the fin. same pic but you get it.

Here is one of the hard parts i used that old and handy dremel tool with a cut off blade to cut from one side to the mid way without cutting the wires then i put it in a vice and hit it with a hammer, Here is a pic

And this is all of the antenna.

So that's all for today more to come in the next day or two there are more wires to add and then how to remove the door panel and remove the outside mirror and place the antenna in there.

This is where the antenna will end up.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-04-2010, 05:25 PM

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Texhawk · 07-04-2010, 08:00 PM

What are your plans to cover the hole in the roof??

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-04-2010, 08:42 PM

For now i have a plug that fits flat, But as soon as i find some one that can panel pant some of my other parts i will get it panted and filled.

blue-bayou · 07-05-2010, 10:29 PM

I must say that I dislike the XM antenna. Now that I know what is involved with removal, it won't be long until it's gone. I only need to find something to plug the hole. I haven't looked around to see what my options are, but the black plug you mention sounds like it would work for me. Is it a custom made part or something available in any parts or hardware store? Thanks.

blue-bayou · 07-05-2010, 10:33 PM

I mean flat plug, in my mind its black.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-05-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by blue-bayou

I must say that I dislike the XM antenna. Now that I know what is involved with removal, it won't be long until it's gone. I only need to find something to plug the hole. I haven't looked around to see what my options are, but the black plug you mention sounds like it would work for me. Is it a custom made part or something available in any parts or hardware store? Thanks.

Its a part i found at a hardware store , Like Ace hardware in the small bins i will get you a part # in the week end have to work for the next 4 days then i will update and add some more pic's.

bnorwood1 · 07-06-2010, 04:21 AM

I'm definitely interested in this one... would look soooo much better without that shark antenna... but will it degrade the quality of the OnStar reception?

The Stig · 08-04-2010, 08:45 AM

any updates on how to install the antena into the mirror?

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 08-04-2010, 10:58 AM

I will update this week end.

will · 11-07-2010, 10:22 AM

Does anyone know how is the XM antenna is installed on the convertible?

68vert · 11-08-2010, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by will

Does anyone know how is the XM antenna is installed on the convertible?

Right in the middle of the trunk lid.

SuperH · 11-10-2010, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68vert

Right in the middle of the trunk lid.

With the physical antenna being so small, you'd think they could integrate it into the rear spoiler plastic!

07-04-2010, 05:24 PM	#1
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Under construction Relocating the XM antenna Relocating the XM antenna off the roof and in to the car mirror. First i got a second antenna but you don't need too. A lot of you know how to remove the antenna i will only post the link at this time,Thanks for making the videos GTAHVIT. Part 1 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...0&postcount=51 Part 2 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...7&postcount=60 You will need to take the Antenna apart so let start You need to take the 4 blk bolts there real small use a T-8 and that takes the fin off the housing. This is what is inside the fin. Next there are 6 silver bolts there real small use a T-8 and that takes the antenna of the metal bottom of the fin. same pic but you get it. Here is one of the hard parts i used that old and handy dremel tool with a cut off blade to cut from one side to the mid way without cutting the wires then i put it in a vice and hit it with a hammer, Here is a pic And this is all of the antenna. So that's all for today more to come in the next day or two there are more wires to add and then how to remove the door panel and remove the outside mirror and place the antenna in there. This is where the antenna will end up. Last edited by 2SSRS@Gen5diy; 07-04-2010 at 05:51 PM.

07-05-2010, 10:29 PM	#6
blue-bayou Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS/Stick Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Holler Posts: 231	I must say that I dislike the XM antenna. Now that I know what is involved with removal, it won't be long until it's gone. I only need to find something to plug the hole. I haven't looked around to see what my options are, but the black plug you mention sounds like it would work for me. Is it a custom made part or something available in any parts or hardware store? Thanks. __________________

07-05-2010, 10:33 PM	#7
blue-bayou Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS/Stick Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Holler Posts: 231	I mean flat plug, in my mind its black. __________________

08-04-2010, 08:45 AM	#10
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	any updates on how to install the antena into the mirror? __________________

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07-04-2010, 05:25 PM	#2
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Saved for updates

07-04-2010, 08:00 PM	#4
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07-04-2010, 08:42 PM	#5
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	For now i have a plug that fits flat, But as soon as i find some one that can panel pant some of my other parts i will get it panted and filled.

07-06-2010, 04:21 AM	#9
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08-04-2010, 10:58 AM	#11
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	I will update this week end.

11-07-2010, 10:22 AM	#12
will Drives: 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 46	Does anyone know how is the XM antenna is installed on the convertible?