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Broken antenna removal on a 2012 Prius 2

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by rollingm, Dec 21, 2020.

  1. rollingm

    rollingm Junior Member

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    Anyone have experience removing the broken off bit left in the roof mount? Thanks
     
    #1 rollingm, Dec 21, 2020
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    Are you talking the screw in part that goes into the roof mount preamp?
     
    #2 rjparker, Dec 21, 2020
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    Yes I need to extract the broken bit so I can replace with a new antenna. Has anyone successfully removed it with a screw extractor? Any advice? Thanks
     
    #3 rollingm, Dec 22, 2020
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    I have not had to extract that threaded rod but have done so with others. Often it means using a reverse cutting drill bit (left hand bit) to get a starting hole for the extractor. Sometimes the reverse drill bit will pull it out.
     
    #4 rjparker, Dec 22, 2020
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    Maybe check an auto parts store, or Snap On for a reverse drill bit.
    As you drill into the broken antenna brass/metal, it will either put a hole in it so you can use an easy out
    to remove it, or the drill bite will catch it and pull it out.
     
    #5 ASRDogman, Dec 22, 2020
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    I'll be shopping for a reverse drill bit 1/8 or less Learned something new! Many Thanks
     
    #6 rollingm, Dec 23, 2020
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