Missing Antenna Mast 2008 Mazda5 - Page 2 - Mazda Forum

Siber Express · #11 02-06-2009, 05:44 PM

Have you tried using a screwdriver to remove the piece at all?

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sapacif · #12 02-06-2009, 06:04 PM

I'm not sure how. There is no slot or phillips groves to use a screwdriver. I have tried using a pin to try to turn it. It will be easy to go by the Mazda place and ask them; I expect they have seen it before. I'll report back on that as soon as I have some info.

sapacif · #13 02-07-2009, 05:43 PM

Got it fixed at the local Mazda dealer as I couldn't figure out how to get the broken "plug" out. I asked how much it would be.

89 US$ for unscrewing the plugged part and adding the antenna. Forty-five minutes time. Then,

130 US$ to drill out the plug as it will not unscrew. Then,

210 US$ to replace the mast base as it is "cracked." Then,

Two hours labor to drop the headliner in the rear to get to the mast base from the bottom.

I complained. They gave me some relief on the labor so the total cost was 220 US$. Three hours later it is fixed and it works much better on the AM radio.

Siber Express · #14 02-07-2009, 08:40 PM

Glad you got it fixed.
To bad you didn't see it before you bought it, the dealer could have had it fixed before delivery.

heywatchit · #15 11-02-2009, 05:53 PM

I just snapped off the antenna on my Mazda5. A long antenna like that on top of a tall car is bad design. I tried to unscrew what was left with pliers but could not. I just bought a new base and I was hoping there was a way to replace it without removing the headliner but it looks like I will have to. I might try drilling out the broken plug first. I don't suppose there are directions for how to remove and reinstall the headliner anywhere? Thanks.

heywatchit · #16 11-07-2009, 03:15 PM

I figured it out on my own. Photos and directions here: http://cid-a11ab21b76c441bc.skydrive...s&sa=595337876