DIY How to Replace a Broken Roof Mounted Antenna and Base on a Chevy Equinox GMC Acadia Sirius Radio

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This video walks through the process of replacing a broken roof-mounted antenna and base on a 2011 Chevy Equinox. The antenna replacement steps covered in this "How To" tutorial will be the same or similar on many other vehicles such as a GMC Acadia, Subaru, Ford, Dodge, and many others. Replacing a broken roof-mounted antenna and base is an easy job that can be tackled in approximately half an hour. You will receive a better reception of Sirius Radio when you replace a broken roof-mounted digital radio antenna.
The process covered in this video repair tutorial will be the same or similar on most vehicles including U.S. and Canadian models of:
2005 - 2016 Chevrolet Equinox
2005 - 2012 Pontiac Torrent
2005 - 2016 GMC Acadia
2005 - 2016 GMC Terrain
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[@leftybronson8800]

Anyone else here because their wife? 😂

[@aaroncochran2140]

Yes. 😢

[@aevincruz]

110% ture 😂

[@miriambaylon3237]

I’m a wife and l just did this morning 😢

[@chrissargent8398]

I'm here because of my Daughter.

[@mattbundy4900]

I am and I’m a mechanic and this dude talks too much … shut up show the tools and what you’re doing. If you need to ask someone about push tabs they shouldn’t have gotten the liner down either. Ok we’re good… what do you do for a living?

[@bktennisman]

How do you get the leverage? My 2015 Equinox is similar and has very little space to get to the screw. The walls are keeping ceiling up. Did you force it down hard to get the clearance? I don't want to permanently bend the ceiling.

[@CraigLewis]

Thanks man!!! Me: Dealership how much to fix this. Dealership: $700

[@nogripes]

You're welcome!

[@howard8853]

Very clear video. Experiencing leak with 2008 Saturn in the exact same spot, directly below the rear mounted antenna. The antenna is working. Could I try to patch with 100% silicone around the base of the antenna, rather than replacing?

[@josephvalentjr7677]

Great video no hype no B/S Thanks

[@s58786]

My damn Kia Optima antenna came clean off during a wash . I’m pissed . The cheap plastic came right off the screws

[@bossladymoneyshaw4974]

Sarah T Mines too and they high to buy and Kia charge almost 300 to do labor.

[@michaelkukura6208]

I need to find a fix for mine that actually pilled the mount right through the roof when the garage door was not fully up

[@michaelshammas72]

Who are the 63 idiots who didn't like this video? What are they looking for??

[@kaceylinn]

Thanks for the video! I was able to change my base myself!

[@mustang774]

Great. video. I have to replace mine on a Kia Soul (antenna damaged from a canoe on roof) Mine is in a similar location and I was concerned about how flexible the roof liner would be. It looks like it will be a fairly easy fix now.......Take care, Bluefin.

[@sandywilson8761]

👍🏽

[@RobertLofrano]

Looks pretty easy, one thing my wife had a freak thing happen, while backing out of garage the door came down and not only crack the antenna but the roof has a little dent that looks like it can be popped out. Right now the old antenna is not sitting flush. I would like to do it because letting a body shop do it would cost a small fortune. Any ideas.

[@Gingerbearz]

Did you ever figure this out?

[@OverAndOverAndOver]

What a G, the only video I could find on this

[@sheashea4622]

It's a blessing to have a handy husband😌😌

[@kevindavis4709]

I think they shouldve left the antennas on the fenders make more sense that way

[@imnotdavidxnsx]

This video isn't what your wife meant when she said you needed to address insufficient length, but thanks nonetheless.

[@donaldspieker9311]

radio stop.no sounds,just some humming. cd works good.so putting a new ant.should fix it

[@serafinalourenco9395]

Thank you this help me

[@PaulMansfield]

I'm pretty sure the base of my nissan antenna has failed - common problem - and I'm fairly sure the replacement procedure will be near identical to this. Thanks.

[@djohnson550]

paul i have nissan cube..i'm gonna try to use a infinity shark antenna..the high end aftermarket shows Q50 as the same antenna..i have found perfect/exact color 40.00 or best offer..

[@djohnson550]

THANK YOU!THANK YOU! i need/want to put a shark fin on my car.i have expensive aftermarket on..but tore it off.i need to see if plugs in like its big cousin infinity.its a third of the price ..i just knew there had to be away without taking the headliner down.

[@mrobert1987]

I'm looking to buy a shark fin asap. Do they work as good as the original antenna?

[@northdadeboy]

Thanks Mark! You the man!

[@antoniomotajr.9266]

Thank you that just great..... You just help save some money..... Thank you.....Retired US Army TONY M.

[@kurtgood2914]

Very impressive and very helpful thank you very much for sharing this 😊

[@jonkevin9620]

Hi, is the same with Equinox 2020? My problem is water in driver's cabin.

[@Hi-Tech-Ray]

2:48 I am surprised that the gasket is not bigger and wider than it actually is???

[@jumpman765]

Has anyone done a 2020 journey?!

[@sveinnordby]

Super instruction ; thanks a lot!!!

[@joefoss7297]

OK Mark. I want to add XM radio to my 2014 Police Explorer. Will the rear radio antenna have a self-contained XM antenna in the antenna block? I see the basic antenna has 2 coax connectors. I assume is for XM radio and the other is for the Car radio. That is the other cable used for? Is there DC power going to the antenna? What is the need for the other black cable? Also, would the police vehicles have the cable to the XM radio? Seems they could same money by just purchasing one standard cable from the vender and wiring all Explorers the same with the same cables. I have not removed my headliner yet to see what is up there.

[@brandonsample1]

I have a 2012 Chevy Cruze and I recently brought a shark fin antenna it doesn't fit over top of my old antenna could I replace it with a smaller antenna for the vehicle to fit the shark fin over top of it ?

[@lisaspurgeon1770]

I'm just needing to replace the antenna part. Not the base. Is that possible? 2016 Equinox

[@dragon66leo]

Hi is it the same for a Hyundai Accent 2007, let me know. Great video

[@surfsidemalibu007]

What actually broke? I’m trying to fix mine.

[@tishmayhew3679]

How do you disconnect the rear light from headliner on a 2022 Equinox Lt to install antenna.

[@germerican9362]

I have to try this on my 2012 Murano ... My wife decided to drive into the garage door and it murdered my antenna

[@robertvalentine8315]

What year was that vehicle?

[@GoldenSim27]

thats a great video OK? :P

[@nikibarefield8812]

😂😂

[@adammetzger4182]

I have a 2013 ford escape that the radio is just a bunch of static. Could this be the problem?

[@kimhanniman1207]

Have Nissan Juke where antenna snapped off. Is there any way to get broken part out and just replace screw on new antenna?

[@BayBeeCakez09]

So I have questions if you can answer them for me..? My antenna isn't broken physically that I know of I'm having issues with static so much static a channel will be clear as day drive a little down the road boom static. sometimes its light static sometimes you cant hear nothing but static. mostly all channels are static.. I don't wanna buy a brand new antenna if that's not the issue. I don't know if these need recalibrated or maybe its something else wrong with maybe a loose wire or somethin please help the static is driving me crazy.. Also mine is an 08 Pontiac Torrent GXP 3.6L V6

[@Your_Gal_Pal]

Having the same issue with my moms Chevy Colorado.

[@MrSilly-no4gz]

thats called interference. You can not fix that because it have nothing to do with your antennae. You could physically move to another part of the country.

[@AlexeiTetenov]

try flexing the rubber mast. My rubber antenna seems to be mostly broken through near where it screws into the base, but you wouldn't be able to tell by just looking at it. If the static seems to be worse when going over bumps, then something is partially broken but not broken all the way through. If that doesn't work, try unplugging all parts of the antenna system and then plugging it back in. One or more pieces might be broken, and you might be able to detect a difference by manipulating the pieces.

[@10-eproductions25]

My 2017 Chevy Trax just had its antannea ripped off by someone.

[@10-eproductions25]

Update. I got it fixed. I followed these steps exactly and was able to put in a replacement I acquired from a local junk yard.

[@mattkraner1727]

Work Great on my ford escape Titanium.. thanks for the video

[@MichaelMcMichael-bn7re]

2006hhr front

[@donsullivan8069]

Hello, Mark. Where did you purchase your replacement antenna? I have a 2013 Dodge Journey that I snapped the antenna off of.

[@MT-ol3ue]

How do I change out the same thing but on a truck? 2016 Colorado with side airbags.

[@ricardomorales7020]

Bro putting back the cover of top inside part is important.

[@keithbellair9508]

Watch 2 commercials for a useless video

[@keithbellair9508]

Useless

[@LosDiggity]

How do you find the screw to put back in so easily

[@patcronen441]

thank you for the video.. I was unsure how to get the headliner out... i'm heading to get the tool. Changing the mount on my 2014 Ford Escape..... thanks....

[@jtamarez23]

Gun

[@guidecca3506]

Hey can you please show me this for a 2013 dodge avenger

[@thewho3661]

Ok😂

[@marcellowithtwols]

Hi there, is this for FM? XM? Both? The part description says "high frequency" antenna, but thats not clear if it covers FM. My Chevy volt FM reception has become pretty bad, picking up few stations now... Thanks!

[@Blue-Collar-Radio]

Did you replace your antenna, any luck? I don't have xm connection and my fm stations come in poorly.

[@WhatStef]

LOL repair shop wanted $400 to do this.

[@danielroberts2006]

I need to get under ceiling cover in Chevy Cruze, not a hatchback so not sure how to get under there any advice?

[@secretsbetweenfriends3824]

Hi your video was really helpful I was able to disconnect but I can’t seem to disconnect the second plug. Any suggestions

[@rogergardner8728]

Where did yourself get the antenna base.

[@hillarysimeone8790]

How did you get the screen off it seems impossible. I’m stuck

[@elydominguez667]

Will this work the same on a nissan rogue?

[@kevinyork4757]

I am surprised that you did not use any kind of sealant between it and the roof.

[@crand20033]

Helpful but I wanted to permanently remove it so that I can carry large pieces of paneling and mattresses home. But not it's going to leave a whole in the roof.

[@ericwhitaker9608]

Why not just unscrew the antenna so it doesn't stick up.

[@ginosmovies]

Hi Mark, great video. How do I improve the am stations? On my truck I was able to listen on AM 640 talk show but with the traverse I am not picking up the AM station well in the same area! Any thoughts on that would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@annadesalis4994]

I am trying to find the How to for 2015 Equinox LT I went on Amazon and a few other sites I can not get the correct part number? I called the dealer and they will not share the Part number

[@michaelshammas72]

Google search. Mine lead me to ebay for 2012 Equinox - 2 wire non-didgitial, around $45. I think newer Equinox like yours is digital, 3 wire.

[@DaleG01]

Where do you get the pry tool to remove the head liner

[@joshkelnhofer5454]

I think I need to do the same for my Lexus CT200h as well. Nervous to try it though.

[@glynveysey5780]

Thank you for the video I hope this will be the same for my ford Escape as well.

[@josel.dominguez6747]

Thanks for sharing your helpful video nice and clear,regards.

[@JoshKennedy81]

Thank you for this video my audio went out in my car. The dealership wants to charge me 550 dollars after diagnosis says it’s a bag antenna base. With a little clarity this looks very easy to replace and I hope my audio comes back, signal sound, seat belt chimes as well. I ordered my part and I hope this fixes it.

[@patfinescryptofudd9644]

Awesome man 👨

[@donaldspieker9311]

no station sounds,cd works,new ant. should fix it

[@rafaelherrera8116]

really usefull this video

[@knightclan4]

Excellent

[@G31mR]

Great video. I have to replace the antenna and base on my 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT. Still need to know where to get that plastic trim tool!!!

[@robert.ingle.00]

Larry Fry Amazon, O’Reilly’s, AutoZone, NAPA, Advance Auto Parts.

[@davidgarrity354]

Very helpful for visualizing how to access the antenna base

[@bryannemccuaig1842]

Hey mark how much was the part worth?

[@poeticfx]

great video . I have a 2011 odyssey trying to do the same thing pls help

[@sharonladen3659]

My husband and I will try this, where did you buy antennae mount? Thanks! Sharon

[@dizz1s4u]

When you say "digital" do you mean Sirius and AM/FM?

[@jwim3969]

Thanks good video. I have to replace one on a Ford Fusion looks pretty easy.

[@angelinvesting]

Would this apply to replacing an attenna that the top cover got smacked off but the rest of the electronics are in tact?

[@Hi-Tech-Ray]

I would imagine so, although it appears that the electronics are in tact.... Chances are it might have been damage done by moisture and water!

[@garybagger8580]

Where did you pick up the base at?

[@nwitten]

@Mark Jenkins where do you get the small trim piece removal tool?

[@djohnson550]

harbor freight has them,,

[@jpmackin]

Great vid, Mark thanks!

[@drdcmathis]

Great video. Thank you

[@sharonladen3659]

Thanks so much, Mark!!

[@Geo1Lakers]

How much would a body shop charge for this job?

[@DebbieWalkinshaw]

On my 2022 Chevy trail blazer they want $390 to do the job

[@kristim8218]

What if this didnt solve the problem

[@UberAdventure]

kristi m stereo antenna wire

[@gazoontight]

The only part I needed to watch, replacing the antenna mast, was blocked by links to other videos.

[@gazoontight]

@@nogripes Do all antenna masts for rooftop antennae screw off by hand? Or is there a special tool needed?

[@gazoontight]

@@nogripes Thanks. I'll try again.