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2010 Tundra - Entire antenna replacement

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by WhitmanTundra, Dec 31, 2021.

  1. Dec 31, 2021 at 6:10 PM
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    WhitmanTundra

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    So I have a 2010 Tundra SR5 double cab.
    While going through a car wash, my OEM antenna snapped off and the rubber boot was torn.

    Unfortunately, the antenna threads are stuck in the base and cannot be removed. I've tried everything.

    So - I bought an entire new antenna (50 cal bullet antenna from Ronan), rubber grommet, and OEM Toyota mast antenna.

    I've removed my fender well cover. And I've located the antenna cord into my dash. I've followed it up to damn near where my interior trim is, where the oh shit handle is. But I cannot locate the end of my antenna where the clip is.

    Has anyone done this?
    Can you please help me?
    I'm lost, and really don't want to pay hundreds of dollars for an antenna.

    I can't find any videos or pictures or anything to help me.
     
  2. Jan 1, 2022 at 6:58 AM
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    I did the same, and switched my approach after chasing the harness to what seemed like the center dash area... Looked like a pain in the ass, so I just removed the antenna end, cut a slot into the threaded adapter and unscrewed with a flathead.

    Allowed me to install a new "stubby" onto the original antenna base.

    Im sure someone has actually replaced the damn thing, and I am also curious where the end of the harness resides.
     
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  3. Jan 1, 2022 at 4:59 PM
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    I am planning to do the whole repair when I replace my head unit shortly. My antenna came damaged and the base doesn't have any threads left to screw into, and the base rubber is cracking anyway. The cable that comes with the new antenna looked pretty long!
     
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  4. Jan 1, 2022 at 9:14 PM
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    Whenever you get to your repair - if you find where the end of the antenna cable is, where the metal bracket and connector clip is, could you take a picture and share with me here? I am nearly convinced that thing is somewhere up in the dash. But I just don't know where it would be screwed in, in the upper dash. The cable really is quite long, but I found two of the clips on the passenger side, behind where the glove box is.

    I spent hours on it yesterday. And it really kicked my butt.
     
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  5. Jan 1, 2022 at 9:24 PM
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    I don’t know what may be different between your model year and my 2015, but I had to replace mine, and it sounds similar.
    In my case; the wires plug into the harness a little bit above the passenger grab handle (not the dash). Removing the glovebox, fender liner, grab handle and some other stuff I can’t remember, is required. Truly, a royal pain in the ass
     
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  6. Jan 1, 2022 at 11:59 PM
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  7. Jan 2, 2022 at 3:27 PM
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    Thank you.

    I removed my upper and lowe glove box and air bag, and all that jazz. And I could see and follow the cable up with my eyes and hands. But I could not feel or see the end, where the antenna bracket is bolted on and the connector clipped in.

    Knowing I do, in face, have to remove my grab handle and that trim, I can find the end and replace it.

    Yes - pain in the butt. But I'm not a fan of paying huge fees for work that is simply hard. I'd rather just buck up and do the work. Save my money for a repair that is outside of my ability.
     
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  9. Jan 2, 2022 at 4:57 PM
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    I I just remembered that I made a copy of the manual page for this job, would you like me to get you this?
     
  10. Jan 2, 2022 at 7:16 PM
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    I have a Haynes repair manual, but it wasn't much help.

    If you have a different manual, I'll never say no to extra knowledge or help. Thank you!
     
  11. Jan 2, 2022 at 7:19 PM
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    These are what I have.
     

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  13. Jan 4, 2022 at 6:13 PM
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    Thank you so much!
    This forum is the best
     
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  14. Jan 8, 2022 at 5:33 PM
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    Well I just finished up doing this job. What a pain in the ass!

    I managed to do it by removing the fender liner enough that it would flop down, the passenger side front door sill, the kick panel in front of the door sill, and the glove box. There are a bunch of white plastic clips that snap in all over in the most inconvenient places, and you'll need a metal pry tool to pop them out. The end of the cable is tucked up against the side airbag in the A pillar so when you're at your most tired/frustrated, you can ponder whether you're going to knock it with a tool and have it explode in your face.

    I thought this took me a bit over two hours but the wife says I was only out there an hour. It's not completely the end of the world, but when I had to do the same thing to my CRV there was a connector about six inches from where the antenna cable entered the passenger compartment.
     
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  15. Feb 20, 2022 at 7:27 AM
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    I finally got the job done. All the help here was a life saver.

    I took some pictures, in case this could help anyone.

    I had to remove the fender well to unbolt the antenna post and find where it is wired into the cab.

    Inside the cab I had to pull all the plastic. Door sil, upper glove box, main glove box, air bag, and then the entire oh shit handle.

    @audiowize was spot on. At your wits end, it then seems to get worse. But the job is done, and I have radio again.

    I also took the opportunity to replace my cabin air filter while I was in there.
     
  16. Feb 20, 2022 at 7:29 AM
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  17. Feb 20, 2022 at 7:30 AM
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    How many new cuts do you have in your hands?
     
  18. Feb 20, 2022 at 8:08 AM
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    Hahaha, actually 0.

    But I do have 1 leftover screw and 1 leftover bolt I never found where to put back in. Considering there was about 50 screws and 30 bolts..... I'm not overly concerned about these 2.

    The airbags are bolted in safely. I'm sure it's fine.
     
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