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Originally Posted by jtiptonk
…I'll be sure to give an update when it arrives
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UPDATE: It came pretty fast and I just installed it. Here are a few tips:
• When removing the 3 black rivet things, dont just shove a screwdriver under it and pull as hard as you can, there are TWO layers a black sitting right on a white plastic layer. Be sure to slip your flathead carefully between the two and it should pop right off. You can then just pull out the white part of it with your fingers.
• They didnt have a 22mm socket at my home depot, so I got a 22mm flat wrench instead, this turned out to be a good thing because…
• I didn't fully pop off the back of the lining because when I went to remove the trim piece it didnt want to come off and I got a little sketched out since there's an airbag right behind it. Instead i just removed the 3 rivets and was able to slide the flat wrench in (with the help of a flashlight) and remove the bolt.
• I used a knife to slice the electrical tape, and performed the whole operation without creasing my lining or having to pull off any trim pieces.
• I freaked out for a second because my satellite said no signal (not that i ever use it), but upon moving my car out from under the carport I realized that was just blocking the signal, the antenna was working fine. So I popped the 3 rivets back and and everything's good so far!
• also since I was sliding my hands between the roof and the lining, I got some weird scratches from some sharp fibers in the lining, I'd recommend gloves and long sleeves.
All and all a very easy procedure and it looks way better than any of the aftermarket ones— worth it!