Ariel base

[Top Cat]

As above really how do i remove the base under the ariel on the roof, i am guessing i have to pull the trim and lining back to reveal a bolt. If so how does the trim come off . 

[JPC]

i havent done it on a mk5 to be honest, but i have with a mk4.

it really is a tough job, becuase you dont want to bend the headlining.

theres a lot of torx screws to remove around rear grab handles, rear lights etc. you will need to remove the C pillar covers too. and possible the B. that will give you enough room to move it outa the way without bending the lining.

then you'll need a 14mm (i think) spanner to take off the bolt, then pull the base out from the outside.

+ BHP for not spamming good sir? haha!

[Top Cat]

i havent done it on a mk5 to be honest, but i have with a mk4.

it really is a tough job, becuase you dont want to bend the headlining.

theres a lot of torx screws to remove around rear grab handles, rear lights etc. you will need to remove the C pillar covers too. and possible the B. that will give you enough room to move it outa the way without bending the lining.

then you'll need a 14mm (i think) spanner to take off the bolt, then pull the base out from the outside.

+ BHP for not spamming good sir? haha!

Thanks for that, what's this BHP thing your on about.   

[VC]

i can go digging into my how-to's if you want some more info dude, brave man who take on the headlining though, not for the faint hearted

[CarrG]

Na its not a nice job to do. Not worth the hassle.

[JPC]

i meant the power to weight ratio thing! ;)

[182_blue]

goodus luckus 

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3508

[Top Cat]

Yikes, cheer's Shaun, i think.   

[mortygttdi]

You big lot of wusses,  when I did my black suede headlining I had to take the lot out I actually did my shark fin antenne at the time but I had to drill the roof now that is scarey but has long has your carefull it is quite easy.

Behind the airbag badges on the c pillars there is 1 torx screw on each side the trim at the top rear most part just pulls off.  drop the c-pillars down abit and take the top trim off then the headlining will drop down watch you dont mess with the side airbags cos they join just in front of the antenna.

Darren

[VC]

Crikey  

TC you can do mine next once you've practiced on yours  

[Top Cat]

You big lot of wusses,  when I did my black suede headlining I had to take the lot out I actually did my shark fin antenne at the time but I had to drill the roof now that is scarey but has long has your carefull it is quite easy.

Behind the airbag badges on the c pillars there is 1 torx screw on each side the trim at the top rear most part just pulls off.  drop the c-pillars down abit and take the top trim off then the headlining will drop down watch you dont mess with the side airbags cos they join just in front of the antenna.

Darren

Hello Darren my new best buddie.      

[Top Cat]

I have just read through that write up 3 times and i reckon, i could do it. 

Darren what are you doing next week. 

[mortygttdi]

If I was closer TC I'd come and do it for you but unfortunately im abit far away,  give it a go the guide that has been posted is a very good one and if you go by that you shouldn't have any issue's.

Good luck now get it done! and then chill out while you take some pics, post them on here and then have a 

 

Darren

[182_blue]

Do you have a normal aerial at the moment ?, and what are you changing too ?, if you do change it do me a favour and get me a picture of the connector for the aerial (wiring)

[182_blue]

If I was closer TC I'd come and do it for you but unfortunately im abit far away,  give it a go the guide that has been posted is a very good one and if you go by that you shouldn't have any issue's.

Good luck now get it done! and then chill out while you take some pics, post them on here and then have a 

 

Darren

Yeh gets pics and write our own guide :-)