Atavar Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 I need help on how to remove and replace the power antenna in the right front fender of my 1990 Brougham RWD. Can anyone help? I have the shop manual but it references an antenna in the rear fender, which I don't have. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Remove the right front tire. There is an access panel towards the bottom rear of the inner fender well which is retained by screws/christmas tree clips. Next, open the hood and remove the two screws holding the antenna mast to the fender. Reach up through the access panel and remoe the bolt that fastens the motor to the mounting bracket. The antenna assembly will be loose - rotate it 180 degees and it can be dropped enough to remove the electrical and coax connections. The installation is the reverse - feed a piece of wire theough the opening in the fender and tape it to the antenna mast - have a helper use the wire to guide the antenna mast through the fender while you attach the motor to the bracket. Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplyrob Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 I just replaced mine this past weekend. I basically did the exact procedure posted previous to mine. The only difference was that I did not remove my tire. I just turned the wheel to get it out of the way. I have to say that it is a very tight fit. It took me about three hours with the help of a neighbor to remove and replace the power antenna. I did not think it was very pleasant experience. The antenna cost about $15.00 from a Cadillac donor vehicle in a salvage yard. So I saved quite a bit of change. And the antenna looks and works like a brand new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I just replaced mine this past weekend. I basically did the exact procedure posted previous to mine. The only difference was that I did not remove my tire. I just turned the wheel to get it out of the way. I have to say that it is a very tight fit. It took me about three hours with the help of a neighbor to remove and replace the power antenna. I did not think it was very pleasant experience. The antenna cost about $15.00 from a Cadillac donor vehicle in a salvage yard. So I saved quite a bit of change. And the antenna looks and works like a brand new one. I learned the technique on an '85 Fleetwood Brougham - after the first time, I had it down to 30 minutes... Back then, you could purchase a replacement mast & housing assembly from GM for $40 - the old motor was reused. To extend the life of the antenna, wipe the it down on a regular basis and let it retract and extend, keep wiping it until it is clean. Never lube the antenna as the lube will only attract dirt. I've been doing this on my '93 Fleetwood since it was new and I still have the original antenna. I think that Cadillac intended to change the antenna location to the rear fender with the 1990 minor redesign and then canceled that plan but didn't update the service manuals. Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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