Arial Wont Unscrew

[Gasmark7]

Hi Guys. Tried today to replace the arial on my 2007 MCS with a stubby only to find that the old one is just spinning in its seat. How on earth do I get it off? Do I have to go into the roof lining to unscrew the whole thing? Be gentle with me.

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Just noticed that Lohen take a massive 30 seconds to fit. Be very, very gentle with me. Pleeease

[badwolf340]

Never come across this problem ,is it just the Aerial turning or the whole thing ? If it's just the Aerial the screw has seized into the base and you may have to cut the Aerial to gain access to the threaded part that is seized

[Gasmark7]

Yep. The arial is just turning in the base. Loath to cut into it.

[EcosseGP]

I'd get a set of pliers and grab the base with them and twist it off. The screw does occasionally seize in the holder and without a bit of man handling you'll never get it off. You'll be able to get a replacement aerial if / when you want to pop it back on. I might even have a couple of spares in the garage.


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[Ivano]

I'd get a set of pliers and grab the base with them and twist it off. The screw does occasionally seize in the holder and without a bit of man handling you'll never get it off. You'll be able to get a replacement aerial if / when you want to pop it back on. I might even have a couple of spares in the garage.


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Yeah i had to use pliers when i changed my aerial on my MINI to twist it off. They can be quite stubborn.