REQUEST: SharksFin antenna removal

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just tested on my phone and pictures really dont work.. weird. anyways i updated my post to have direct links to the pictures/instructions.
do i still need to remove the passenger grab rail? is there any clamps/clips holding the antenna wires or you can just pull the wire after you disconnect it?
 
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So I remove do the two circle clips, loosened the dome light and no budge on the headline rather on my sedan. I really would like to get this stupid fin off so I can my own car but I'm about to wave the white flag and have to dish out 350 to get it done by someone else.
 

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do i still need to remove the passenger grab rail? is there any clamps/clips holding the antenna wires or you can just pull the wire after you disconnect it?
All that was needed to be removed was the small panel which is circled , it just kinda pops up. And then the panel where the seatbelt is . Pull the clips out straight back (like pull towards the driver side) and it should unclip. I didn’t even take the panel off , just pulled it enough to see the wires. And no there’s nothing holding it there , once it’s unclipped and you removing the bolt holding it in under the headliner you can just pull the sharkfin right out
 

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So I remove do the two circle clips, loosened the dome light and no budge on the headline rather on my sedan. I really would like to get this stupid fin off so I can my own car but I'm about to wave the white flag and have to dish out 350 to get it done by someone else.
For sedans I’m not sure how it works . For the hatch when you open the trunk door and peel back the rubber seal the liner is able to be pushed down about 5-6 inches .. just enough to get the nut off that’s holding the fin on.
 


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All that was needed to be removed was the small panel which is circled , it just kinda pops up. And then the panel where the seatbelt is . Pull the clips out straight back (like pull towards the driver side) and it should unclip. I didn’t even take the panel off , just pulled it enough to see the wires. And no there’s nothing holding it there , once it’s unclipped and you removing the bolt holding it in under the headliner you can just pull the sharkfin right out

This info helps a lot. Now I'm confident doing the wrap myself.
 

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Finally got the shark fin off the sedan but doing the wrap solo is not easy. :'(
 

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sorry it didn't seem clear...is the sedan wire in the same spot as the hatchback?
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Hey man so I got most of the side pillar off, I just don't know how to get the last part of it that seems stuck lol, any advice? I think I see the antenna clip in there too. Thanks man!

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In the process of doing this. How did you end up removing the side panel? Did you just pull it out, it seems like there are no clips holding it.
 

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I know this is an old thread but I was wondering if anyone has any opinions on just cutting the wires and reconnecting them rather than pulling the C pillar apart to get to the clips?
 

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I know this is an old thread but I was wondering if anyone has any opinions on just cutting the wires and reconnecting them rather than pulling the C pillar apart to get to the clips?
I wouldn't recommend that as I believe the wires are a coaxial style with an inner conductor and and outer ground/shield wire. They are not a simple stranded wire.
 

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Finally got the shark fin off the sedan but doing the wrap solo is not easy. :'(
Any tips after having done it?

To get access to the clips for the antenna harness, are there any techniques to pry the passenger rear trim off by the rear window you would suggest?
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