Rx300 Power Antenna Installation

[Jimmy3864]

I have a 2002 RX 300 which the antenna is stuck at 1/3 the height. I bought a new antenna and following instructions (spray with penatrating fluid) but cannot get antenna out due to corrossion (most likely) at top. Instructions say to take complete antenna out of vehicle and soak upside down in penetrating fluid overnight to dislodge. My questions is, how specifically do I get at antenna body from inside the vehicle? Which panels to remove and in any order, screws, etc. I am afraid of breaking off any tabs. Appreciate any advice....thanks.

[tmastres]

I have a 2002 RX 300 which the antenna is stuck at 1/3 the height. I bought a new antenna and following instructions (spray with penatrating fluid) but cannot get antenna out due to corrossion (most likely) at top. Instructions say to take complete antenna out of vehicle and soak upside down in penetrating fluid overnight to dislodge. My questions is, how specifically do I get at antenna body from inside the vehicle? Which panels to remove and in any order, screws, etc. I am afraid of breaking off any tabs. Appreciate any advice....thanks.

Go inside the RX300/330 forum and search for "antenna". I've posted extensively on the removal of the antenna (as have several others).