Any tricks to removing the antenna snap on winshield? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

minitrail · 07-28-2016, 07:41 AM

figured I would ask before I force it and break something else.. the whole thing looks a little fragile (and maybe it is already broken) on my original windshield. I need to remove the glass to replace the gasket and do a little cleanup and repaint around the inside behind the dashpad.

I tried gentle pressure but it did not give and I am not sure if the plate it connects to is detached from the glass as well. Is there a preferred method for this?

RandyP · 07-28-2016, 07:47 AM

Nylon trim removal tools. If you don't have any, get some add them to your toolbox.

68JOHNDEERE · 07-28-2016, 08:34 AM

The connector is similar to a denim snap on a jacket. If you pry with a small screwdriver in the first metal gap that will release that antenna connection. I found this tip in this video.

https://youtu.be/ufZW2CnhOS0

minitrail · 07-28-2016, 08:39 AM

Cool thanks for the tips. I am guessing maybe I have a bigger issue under there then because there seems to be some wiggling where the snap is. Thanks again!

**mongocanfly** · 07-28-2016, 08:41 AM

They broke my lead in cable when they were putting in the new windshield..its only about 8 bucks from lmc..but if the snap breaks off the windshield I don't know if there's anything you can do about that..that's a nice set of tools randy...

07-28-2016, 07:41 AM	#1
minitrail Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 52	Any tricks to removing the antenna snap on winshield? figured I would ask before I force it and break something else.. the whole thing looks a little fragile (and maybe it is already broken) on my original windshield. I need to remove the glass to replace the gasket and do a little cleanup and repaint around the inside behind the dashpad. I tried gentle pressure but it did not give and I am not sure if the plate it connects to is detached from the glass as well. Is there a preferred method for this?

07-28-2016, 07:47 AM	#2
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Any tricks to removing the antenna snap on winshield? Nylon trim removal tools. If you don't have any, get some add them to your toolbox. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

07-28-2016, 08:34 AM	#3
68JOHNDEERE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ringle Posts: 107	Re: Any tricks to removing the antenna snap on winshield? The connector is similar to a denim snap on a jacket. If you pry with a small screwdriver in the first metal gap that will release that antenna connection. I found this tip in this video. https://youtu.be/ufZW2CnhOS0

07-28-2016, 08:39 AM	#4
minitrail Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 52	Re: Any tricks to removing the antenna snap on winshield? Cool thanks for the tips. I am guessing maybe I have a bigger issue under there then because there seems to be some wiggling where the snap is. Thanks again!

07-28-2016, 08:41 AM	#5
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,615	Re: Any tricks to removing the antenna snap on winshield? They broke my lead in cable when they were putting in the new windshield..its only about 8 bucks from lmc..but if the snap breaks off the windshield I don't know if there's anything you can do about that..that's a nice set of tools randy...



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