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Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1999 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Entertainment 🢒 Power Antenna Mast Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 288580 Size: SH
  1. Position the antenna mast (2).
  2. If the antenna mast is completely down, perform the following steps:
    3. 2.1. With the ignition key in ACCY position, ask an assistant to turn the radio to the ON position.
    2.2. When the mast tip (1) extends approximately 25.4 mm (1 in), pull the fuse in order to disconnect the power.
    2.3. If the antenna mast is above the fender, pull the fuse in order to disconnect the power.
  3. Remove the insulator stop (5). Use a 14 mm, deep well, 12 point socket.
  4. Use a wrench or a suitable tool on the flat portions of the mast tip in order to remove the mast tip (1).
    5. • Grip the rod assembly (2) with pliers that are padded with cloth or rubber. This will prevent the rod assembly from turning.
    • Do not bend the rod (2).
  5. Slide over the rod assembly using long nose pliers or your fingers.
  6. Remove the inner tube assembly (3).
  7. Remove the outer tube assembly (4).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 288581 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the contractor (5) with the supplied lubricant before you assemble a new mast.
  2. Slide the assembly tool (4) over the contractor (5) in order to compress the fingers. The assembly tool is included in the replacement parts package.

    3. Object Number: 288580 Size: SH
  3. Slide the mast assembly over the rod assembly (2) and into the stationary tube (9) past the contractor fingers.
  4. Remove the assembly tool.
  5. Install the bottom mast into the stationary tube. Ensure that the threaded top of the rod assembly (2) is above the top of the inner rod assembly (3).
  6. Install the insulator stop (5).
  7. Install the mast tip (1).
  8. Install the fuse.