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I have a video on adjusting and disassembling the power antenna. However, installing replacement line can be tricky and I did not show that part, as it was not needed on the antenna I was working on.

Here is the trunk lock clip. However I don't know why it's so expensive. Normally a $10 item.ebay.com/itm/135167607576

I am still waiting for all those parts I listed a couple of weeks ago.
Tomorrow will be 2 months since I paid for Tuscan Packard for the bumper and its been 5 months waiting for SMS to send my carpet.

Both of those are holding me up from getting much done.

I disassembled the antenna shaft.
The first image shows all the rust that fell out of the tube when I pulled the antenna out. I guess it was from condensation.

If you have ever wondered how that nylon cord connected inside the antenna the 2nd image is for you.

Not sure yet what I am going to do with this antenna but now I see what I am up against.

I estimate that the nylon cord should be about 4.5' long. Does that sound right?

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I am curious how you disassembled the shaft as in the past I have found that to be impossible and also that fitting is not exactly how I remember it. Maybe it's an aftermarket replacement mast from back in the day?

For length, just check that it extends past the motor "pulleys" a bit when fully extended.

P.S. Be sure to lubricate properly while it's apart.

I actually watched your video last night.

I did not disassemble the antenna shaft. I did remove the shaft from the tube.
That's when the rust fell out.

Then I unscrewed the little tip at the top of the antenna and pulled the nylon strap backward until the attachment was visible. The stainless is still in one (extendable) piece.

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The knob on the top section of the mast is threaded on and can be removed by clamping the mast shaft in a soft faced vice and using a wrench to remove it.
The upper mast section can then be pulled out from below with the nylon strip still attached.