Fix a broken antenna on a Toyota

How I removed the broken off antenna threaded shaft that screws into the antenna assembly on a Toyota vehicle.

[@anthazar8567]

Yes, thank you for this video. I found it useful for my broken antenna on my FJ Cruiser. If I can add just another little helpful tip... my dad told me to use a reverse 5/64 drill bit instead, and that worked in 1 try! As I was drilling in reverse because of the reverse drill bit, as it was catching on to the broken piece of antenna, it was being pulled out! 😮 by the time I realized it was already sticking out, and I could manually finish taking out the broken antenna piece. So, just another helpful tip for everyone 👍

[@LeeB1022]

Thanks for the tip. Went through the car wash the other day and forgot to take out my antenna! Low and behold it snapped and this video helped me out and saved me money! Replacement rubber stub antenna in place. Thanks!!!!!

[@alivekicking5415]

Wooow! ThankYOU for making this video 👍 6 years later it's still helping people LIKE ME 😁

[@krug7777]

Thanks for sharing this! So much better than taking apart my truck and replacing the whole antenna. And even better, after I sprayed a little penetrating solvent around the shaft, i didn't even need the extractor; the reverse drill bit threaded it out on its own!

[@tonydee6109]

Paul Eident you are a genius!! Toyota dealership quoted me just shy of $600.00 told me it was impossible to fix without a massive undertaking. I went on you tube and watched your video, then a quick trip to ace hardware $5 drill & tap set. 20 minutes later I,m on my way to pep boys, low and behold $16 antenna. $21 and I have am/fm again. THANK YOU.. Patience and perseverance paid dividends!!!

[@pauleident1833]

Great! I'm glad it worked out.

[@yourlocalidiot69420]

The hell kind of ripoff quote is that?

[@petekoutoulas9161]

Thanks! I had no idea how to get that sucker out, but using your method took only about 10 minutes.

[@logansmith1499]

Worked great on 2018 Tundra TRD. Save me lots of money, thanks!

[@yourGhostrider]

Thanks for the video man! I had the same issue and I saw your video and did exactly what you did and replaced my antenna. Thank you Sir, you’re the man! 👍🏻

[@josephm40]

Great video. I followed your directions on my 2013 Tacoma. Success!

[@liquidsteel8131]

That black piece is called a bezel.

[@yoyatz]

Thanks! Drilled the hole off-center close to edge, but after finding the right gripping pliers I was able to unscrew it and install new antenna... on 2013 Tundra.

[@jonprinceton7986]

Instablaster...

[@62WILDCAT]

WOW !! easy peasy ! Even I can do this ! 78 years on Earth 🌎 here ! Have used a drill & those vise grips too.

[@TruckerBobKirby]

If your going to drill any right handed fasteners always use a left hand bit. They are available at any good industrial supply house. This way the fastener will reverse out with the drill and avoid ramming it further in.

[@bobbyvillareal6283]

Same thing just happened to me. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@windowpainter]

under 10 MINUTES! Thank you for the trick.

[@billkuhels7225]

Thanks for the video. This looks a lot easier than replacing the entire antenna assembly (or whatever you'd call it). I'm definitely going to try this.

[@pauleident1833]

Replacing the entire assembly is a PITA.

[@MrMrfreedom1]

@@pauleident1833 I tried to drill very carefully and slowly. Broke two bits and rounded out the top of the broken bolt vs. getting a nice hole drilled. Im screwed. What happens if I remove the silver slotted thing?

[@pauleident1833]

@@MrMrfreedom1 You may not have been using drill bits made for metal. The drill bit I used went into the metal very easily. You could try using a very small bit to get the hole started, then work your may up to a larger bit. I don't think the silver slotted thing comes off. If you try to take it off, let me know what you experienced.

[@MrMrfreedom1]

@@pauleident1833 Thanks Paul

[@MrMrfreedom1]

@@pauleident1833 for what its worth my antenna is broken of below the silver slotted thing. Ill go to the hardware store and find some small bits for drilling metal. Thanks again.

[@toasty925]

There’s a lisle brand tap socket adapter that uses square drive that also works on those screw extractors. Works great and doesn’t cause wear and tear on the extractor.

[@donjardon2103]

Thanks, drilled about 1/4" deep with 5/64 bit and used a small extractor to easily remove broken bolt. Worked perfectly!

[@maverickhistorian6488]

My first car had a broken ariel, I used a wire coat hanger to fix it. 😁

[@marioconcepcion3694]

Thanks for the vid. 98 4Runner all good to go now. 👍🏽

[@johnvang5581]

Which antenna did you go with? 2000’ 4runner here.

[@yourlocalidiot69420]

Good video! Will try on my car

[@jackjones9460]

Well done! Thank you! That’s exactly what I need for my ‘02 Odyssey!

[@62WILDCAT]

Thanks SO MUCH !!

[@robertpalomarez444]

Good info on that.

[@daleg9355]

This happened to my Tacoma. I went through a similar process, but after removing the broken piece I found that none of the numerous thread adapters supplied with my new antenna would screw in. That seemed odd, so I tried the broken piece and found it wanted to fall into the hole, rather than screw in (fortunately I didn't let go). It seemed too small for the hole. But it definitely screwed out, wasn't pulled out. It's hard to tell but there appear to be thread grooves in the hole. So this is a mystery to me. I'm thinking some inner part must have dropped further down.

[@pauleident3350]

Bummer. I did not have this issue. I've done this on several Toyotas from 2000 to 2014 without an issue.

[@belzeubub]

What size of drill bit did u use to drill and size of screw extractor. Stupid me got my antenna broken when i when to a new car wash in town..

[@murrayent1able]

Is that an easy out tools?

[@R3Elle]

just making sure before i try this, do you set your power drill into reverse gear when drilling into the center of the broken screw?

[@pauleident1833]

Forward(clockwise) when drilling the hole, then reverse(counter-clockwise) when backing out the screw. Don't use the drill to back out the broken screw, just your hand.

[@douggray7013]

Thank you

[@randypantz9019]

Can you tell me what mm extractor you used? Im not sure which one to buy. Thanks!!!

[@joebella86ify]

What is the black plastic piece called?......mine actually ripped off

[@pauleident1833]

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[@MrBluesina]

well, as I drilled into the broken stud, low and behold, the drill bit caught on it, i was able to reverse the drill motor and it drew out the broken stub...didn't use an extractor bit. I guess I got lucky

[@jhovanylopez1897]

Joel same... just did. it right now😎💪

[@Kana7782]

What size screw extractor did you use?

[@yoyatz]

I just removed mine with 5/64" drill bit and #1 extractor bit from Ryobi.

[@mckinnoncharlie541]

Nice .

[@brettsmith6114]

Do you believe this method will work for a 2003 sequoia?

[@pauleident1833]

Possibly. It will work if it’s not a power retractable antenna.

[@youdagoob]

Great in theory. No go for me. The antenna metal is too hard to drill dead center. After I did get a hole the extractor just cracked my brass housing. Oh well. I think I’ll try some plumbing fittings instead.

[@zekeram129]

Why fix it when you can recreate it into a Gaia Beam

[@kermitalexander6655]

Cat wash got mines just noticed 😵🤔😵🤔😕🙄

[@dougwhatmore7175]

Or buy a 8 inch rubber antenna like I did. Never break again.

[@pauleident4746]

Good idea! Do you still receive a good reception with the 8" antenna?

[@dougwhatmore7175]

Yes I do. And look s cool

[@linekona34]

You have a link to the antenna?

[@sairusk.h9996]

Buy antenna wheel

[@mikestephens8314]

If you drill it do it slowly

[@davidw9403]

That is dumb, but different! Congrats!lol

[@gabicoful]

Did not work at all, had to get my money 💴 back, what a waste of time, got drill bit and extractor from Auto Zone and I just wait an hour trying to get the piece out 😡😡😡😡😡

[@terrywinningham5405]

Tried this technic and threads were stripped, had to cut off base and replace the entire antenna $205.00 at dealer. Terrible design by Toyota.

[@suntzu957]

Yeah you dont want to scratch anything , then PROCEEDED to scratch the life out of the hood by placing a large heavy drill right on it. Couldnt watch after that.

[@ThepDenNgoaiBien]

is that a power antenna?? If power then ..it needs go up and down!! picture show you had power antenna then the motor run???.....If you let your radio ON all the time then..OK to do this way!