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eutek

Member Since: 03 Mar 2009
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 586

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Remove aerial?

Hi all,

Did a search for this, and had a fiddle under the bonnet as well - but as the most un-handy person in the UK I can't seem to figure out how to actually remove the aerial on my my09 110.

It doesn't seem easy to get to; there is some pipework in front of the assembly, plus the internal tube of the aerial extends quite a ways down into the bay.

is it possible to remove this thing without taking off the wing?

I realise I've got to cut the cable, fine with that... just can't figure out how to get the aerial itself out.

8th May 2015 2:30pm

munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
Posts: 3558

there is a nut on top , the chrome top part , normally got a slot in each side ( just use pliers , minding paintwork ) then the aerial comes out under the wing

also I think there is some sort of mount under the wing where the bottom tube fixes to bulkhead as a steady

also might help to take wing top plastic blank out

that's if yours is still standard fit aerial

don't forget if your fitting a new aerial you can use the old cable once cut to pull though the new cable , makes fitting bit easier !

8th May 2015 2:40pm

TheWarden

Member Since: 25 Feb 2013
Location: Southampton
Posts: 179

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

I just did all this as I've replaced mine with a powered aerial.

As mentioned, undo the nut on the top of the aerial, remove the plastic cover onto of the wing. Reach in under the aerial and feel your way down the aerial. There is a plastic clip that holds the aerial in place. I found a good yank and the aerial come free. 2013 Aintree Green 110 Station Wagon SX

8th May 2015 2:44pm

eutek

Member Since: 03 Mar 2009
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 586

Ah, OK - thanks.

I had undone that chrome nut, wasn't sure if I just pull the aerial up through there or not. I'll go out and give it another bash.

Mine appears to be a bog-standard aerial, nothing special to it save for it being seeming unable to pick up more than three radio stations.

8th May 2015 2:45pm

eutek

Member Since: 03 Mar 2009
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 586

Thanks - removing the plastic plate gave me enough room to get the aerial out.

Not thrilled with the Mr. Happy Shopper one I picked up at Halfords though, will have to get a better one, better than the factory one though.

8th May 2015 9:02pm

Ken B

Member Since: 17 Dec 2013
Location: Essex
Posts: 106

Bosch autoflex or nakatenga if you want the best option Defender 90 TD5 County -
You need only two tools in life: WD-40 and duct tape.
If it doesnt move and it should: WD-40.
If it moves and shouldnt: duct tape it.

9th May 2015 6:17am

munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
Posts: 3558

I went for Blaupunkt 7 691 270 003 Autoflex aerial , seems good

9th May 2015 7:54am

eutek

Member Since: 03 Mar 2009
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 586

That model Autoflex doesn't appear to be offered any longer?

Blaupunkt has something similar, maybe it is the same? The base looks different, can't really tell from the wee internet picture:

http://www.blaupunktdirect.co.uk/antennas-...erial.html

9th May 2015 9:40am

munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
Posts: 3558

that's where I got mine from

just needed to use a piece of the standard aerial for fitting

don't for get you need a 12v feed to it as well

9th May 2015 9:47am

TheWarden

Member Since: 25 Feb 2013
Location: Southampton
Posts: 179

I've fitted a RetroSound PA-2 Powered Aerial - very happy with it - and I can raise/lower it via a switch on the dash rather than directly off the the radio. Means I can lower the aerial out of the way and still be able to listen to CDs etc 2013 Aintree Green 110 Station Wagon SX

9th May 2015 5:14pm

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