Stubborn Antenna Mast

I recently did mine (in a 9000), but it's basically the same procedure. As your assistant is operating the radio, keep pulling on the mast as it comes up. Unfortunately for me, there was a piece of the masts plastic belt broken off inside the antenna assembly requiring disasembly. If you are lucky enough to have it all come out in one piece, have your assistant do the radio on/off as you insert the new antenna. You may have to twist it around untill the teeth catch. It will self adjust with a few more on/off's. Here is a link to the procedure for your car

I was told that it was really easy to replace also. I ended up just buying the part and having a mechanic put it in. Took 5-10 minutes.

Hello there esty uh,

I'm having exactly the same issue as the original post on this thread - i.e. the old sleeve will not come out, which prevents the new one from being inserted in its place. The old mast and nylon thread did come out easily though. Not sure how to resolve this and I don't want to force it and pull the whole mechanism out of joint. Any ideas would be welcome. The other two replies didn't answer the question unfortunately.

Hello there esty uh,

I'm having exactly the same issue as the original post on this thread - i.e. the old sleeve will not come out, which prevents the new one from being inserted in its place. The old mast and nylon thread did come out easily though. Not sure how to resolve this and I don't want to force it and pull the whole mechanism out of joint. Any ideas would be welcome. The other two replies didn't answer the question unfortunately.

Take the unit out of the car. Dismantle it so you have the tube with the stuck bit. Stick a rod up it from the bottom and tap the sleeve out. Reassemble. I have had to do this twice on 9000s!