Replacing Antenna Mast Grommet

[brentmiller]

So I see them listed at BavAuto and the photo is nothing like what I need. Is there some mystery surrounding the grommets between sedans and tis? I obviously need the round one but every parts house I find shoes some long, rectangular piece of rubber. Anyone got a part number handy?

Thanks,
brentmiller
95 318ti

[clex2]

Is this what you need?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CG73&mospid=47506&btnr=65_0217&hg=65&fg=30

[brentmiller]

yeah, that's it. sure is pricey huh?

brentmiller

[Panzer_M]

got one to replace the old cracked one.
but I don't know how to do it.

[aabosaa]

I tried to replace antenna mast grommet (rubber was old and cracked) but no success.
After I removed old piece and put new one I was not able to screw antenna mast into antenna base.
The end of antenna mast (screw) could not reach top od antenna base which looks to be too far down.
I understand that antenna base is mounted on antenna base mount bracket, so I am wondering is there way to push antenna base more up adjusting it on bracket maybe.
Did anybody have similar expirence?

[1996 328ti]

I knew I should of wrote down how I did this. I do remember using some liquid soap to get the grommet to turn correctly in the body. Then I probably used some soup to position the antenna. It is pretty easy. Takes a little patience.

[GDB]

Originally Posted by 1996 328ti

I knew I should of wrote down how I did this. I do remember using some liquid soap to get the grommet to turn correctly in the body. Then I probably used some soup to position the antenna. It is pretty easy. Takes a little patience.

You used soup?

[Panzer_M]

chicken noodle or Beef and vegg?

I will need to pick up some Beef and Vegg if that is the case.

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by GDB

You used soup?

What's in a vowel?

[sKunkman]

But really? I have the same problem, but my antenna MAST broke off. The grommet is cracked, which I need to replace (probably take the whole **** apart) and if there is an easy way to do that....HALPMEH!

Also part numbers may be useful

[1996 328ti]

The antenna mast unscrews.

[marcus2116]

they are just hex heads

[Variance]

THREAD REVIVAL!

Anyway, how in the heck do you install a new grommet? The 17-18 mm nut at the bottom of the mast is too large to fit it over, and I can't get the grommet over the mass of rubber near the base of the mast. I could try using more soap and force, but I'm afraid of splitting the new grommet in half if I do so.

[Sergey]

Here you go:

- unscrew the antenna
- remove the left rear light cluster
- pull back the carpet in the left rear corner
- unbolt the antenna base from the body
- pull down on the antenna base and pull it out of the grommet
- push the old grommet down

- carefully 'screw' the new grommet into the hole from below. start going in at an angle.
- push the antenna base into the new grommet from below
- bolt the antenna base back to the body
- put back the carpet and the light cluster
- screw the antenna back in

Regards,
Sergey.

[elonforme]

Sergey, you said the left side, on mine it's the right side - same concept just a different side, correct? I am scratching my head over how to get this little $2 rubber piece in the hole correctly... I was figuring I'd have to go in from the trunk. One other question - the plastic snaps that hold the interior in place in the trunk - if you pull them out, do they break?