Just got my Edge, need to install rooftop antenna

[yvy1]

Hi, everyone. New here. Just brought my 2013 Edge SEL (with appearance package) home last week and noticed that the dealer probably forgot to install the antenna that goes on the front part of the roof, above the windshield. It's in a little baggy in the car. I figured I'd install it myself, but noticed there is a silver screw/plug or something there. I assumed I needed to unscrew it to take it out, and then screw in the antenna, but....it's not coming out. Am I doing something wrong? How do you install the audio antenna?

Edited December 16, 2013 by yvy1

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

Might be the mating surface for your rooftop antenna. Try screwing in the dealer provided antenna first. Otherwise, make the dealer do it!

[yvy1]

Yeah can't screw in the antenna first because that silver thing is plugging the hole. Looks like a thin screw with no head, so real hard to get out. Unless I'm not supposed to. But if I'm not supposed to, how does the antenna go on? hahaha dilemmas. Dealer is far from my house I was trying to avoid that. I'll call them.

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

Hmm. Wonder if the Edge is shipped that way from the factory, or if something broke off in there. If you poke at it and it seems pliable, I'd try taking it out with a thumbtack. Or superglue a rod end to it and yank/unscrew. Or use a screw extractor as a final resort.

 

But I'd much prefer yelling at the dealer

[yvy1]

It probably is that way from the factory. They forgot to install the antenna. I think I'll ask the dealer again before trying those things. haha thank you

I assumed it was a plug that you take out and screw the antenna in. I tried using pliers to unscrew but it wouldn't budge one bit.

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

Good luck, and make them reimburse you for your time & trouble

[CARR142]

Good luck, and make them reimburse you for your time & trouble

WWWPerfA_ZNOW, that is one issue that I can't get my dealer to admit to. My time at the going labor rate charge by my dealer, would be acceptable. LOL!

 

JC

[Dingo]

Mine had an aluminum screw-in plug in the hole when I pulled it off of the transport truck at the dealer. If you attach a picture, I'll tell you if that's it.

[yvy1]

Yes, Dingo, I think that's it! Can't take a pic right now, but the dealer said just pull it out. If only it was that easy....I guess I just need to give it all I've got.

[Waldo]

I've taken many of them out, usually they come out by hand. Pliers should do the trick, must just be a little stuck.