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I have a 2002 SC430. How did you know it was the replacement foam and not a blown speaker? My right front speaker makes a rattling noise when a person with a bass voice speaks on the radio. I have had to shut down the right front speakers and now my left front speakers is starting to make the same sound.

Both plastic pieces turn 90 degrees (top toward front of car) and then pull out of the sides and the glove compartment falls free. They are not screws and can be turned easily by hand. Once the glove compartment is down, the cover to the filter can be removed by pulling gently on the tabs with your fingers. The filter and cover are marked with an "UP" arrow for reassembly. It is exactly as described above. It took less than 5 minutes.

I followed your instructions. In addition to the flat head screwdriver and the 10mm socket, the star shaped driver size is T40. They can be purchased for less than $5 at any auto parts or home improvement store. Hi Rich: I did buy the mast assembly, but when I disconnected the antenna, the plastic coil part is separated from the antenna. Don't I need to retrieve the coiled plastic from the motor first? If the plastic gear coil is broken, you will need to access the motor to remove the broken portion before installing a new mast. Here is a link to the instructions: http://www.antennamastsrus.com/instructions.htm The original question still remains, How do you access the motor?? PS I found the replacement mast on E-bay for about $18 but haven't installed it yet Can anyone offer any advise about removing and replacing the trunk panels to access the motor????? Thanks, but yes, the original question, how do you access the motor??? OK I did the deed. Accessing the motor is not easy. You will end up taking out most of the trunk panels to remove the right side panel. You will need a star shaped dirver bit to remove the screw under the bumper stop for the trunk lid. This piece is set with lock tight so it may be a little tuff to remove( work it in and out) and you will need to lock tight it back when you are done. Other tools are 10 mm wrenches and screw drivers. You need to remove the lower corner panels, the tool kit and tire well ( black plasic), the bottom pannel and loosen the front and back to remove the side panel. You also have to remove the plactic molded corner in the upper right corner of the trunk to set the side panel out. NOTE: this piece catches water off the back window and has a drain hose connected to carry rain water through the trunk and out of the car....don't forget to reconnect this in the replacement phase, our you will have to do it all over again. There is also a drain hose on the motor that needs to be recommected The motor and antenna replacement are pretty straight foward,.. just follow the instructions in the link in my previous post. Three tips: 1. Digital photo each step in the panel removal process so you have a reference of the order when you reinstall 2. Unplug the motor and remove it completely from the car when you take it apart to get out the old nylon gear coil ,and , 3. Don't forget to reconnect the drain hoses for the trunk and the motor Set aside time with plenty of light to do this job. I started near sunset thinking it would go pretty fast and ended up well after dark with my wife holding a big flashlight Hope this helps