Antenna Grommet fitment

[Xcution]

hello!

Quick and easy question. I got an antenna geommet for my Z. The old one was dalling apart from not being used.

I used the method of removing the old grommet from the top and pushing down the new one. If popped in perfectly. I am a bit OCD and want to know if the fitment is good so nothing gets in.

Pics below: from side and back shot.

 

[Low Rider]

I could be wrong but it doesn't look pushed in all the way

 

[Eddie Zedder]

Doesn't look quite there too me. It's best to remove the antenna base before squeezing the grommet into the hole making sure the slot engages completely. You then push the base into the grommet from below, a fair bit of force is required to engage it, a blob of grease (or similar) will help it along.

 

[Xcution]

Doesn't look quite there too me. It's best to remove the antenna base before squeezing the grommet into the hole making sure the slot engages completely. You then push the base into the grommet from below, a fair bit of force is required to engage it, a blob of grease (or similar) will help it along.

Is there a diy with pictures anywhere? Do not want to mess up somehing.

 

[5harp3y]

Did you get the right grommet?

Different years have different grommets.

Check my build thread for a how to

 

[Low Rider]

Did you get the right grommet?

Different years have different grommets.

Check my build thread for a how to

Can you post a link

 

[Xcution]

Did you get the right grommet?

Different years have different grommets.

Check my build thread for a how to

I am a super newby here. How do I do that? Lol

 

[Sean d]

Doesn't look right to me either, is it OEM as the rubber looks very coarse, here's mine with a new one

 

[5harp3y]

Go to progress threads and take a look at mine

 

[Sean d]

Just looked again and its definitely not seated properly, I did mine with the aerial in place and just used some washing up liquid as a lube

 

[Eddie Zedder]

Is there a diy with pictures anywhere? Do not want to mess up somehing.

Can't remember if it's in the Bentley manual. Easy to do, pull back the boot liner, unbolt the hood pump (if fitted) and lay to one side and then you have access to the base unit.

 

[Xcution]

Can you post a link

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NGQE5G/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I used this one because it said 1999 and above

Did I make a booboo lol

 

[Xcution]

Just looked again and its definitely not seated properly, I did mine with the aerial in place and just used some washing up liquid as a lube

I did the same. Lubed her up and popped right in. Might be the wrong one

Thisnis the one I got for my 2000 BMW Z3 2.3

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NGQE5G/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Xcution]

Go to progress threads and take a look at mine

How do I view your progress thread. Also this is the one i got

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NGQE5G/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Looks like it is the correct to me...

 

[Sean d]

It is the correct one by the shape of it, just needs pushing in some more, in the close up pics the right side is not seated.

 

[Xcution]

It is the correct one by the shape of it, just needs pushing in some more, in the close up pics the right side is not seated.

How much more should i push in? Lol. Scared to break it.

I just took it back off. Added some more lube and it is flat on top.

Bottom still same

 

[Eddie Zedder]

Yep, looks like the correct grommet, but still not seated correctly. You really need to remove the Base unit.

 

[Xcution]

Yep, looks like the correct grommet, but still not seated correctly. You really need to remove the Base unit.

I need a dyi with pics. I can get everything on but nervous about removing the piece to get to the base antenna

 

[Xcution]

http://blog.bavauto.com/11619/bmw-antenna-grommet-seal-how-to-replace-diy-z3-318ti-convertible-e36/

Step two is what is killing me. Removing the pump assembly. which are the screws so i dont mess it ip

 

[oldcarman]

I don't have a pump in my car @Xcution but I would expect there to be four bolts attaching the pump. Just remove those being careful with the hydraulic lines and move it aside to get to the base unit and follow the instructions from there ! GL. JIM