The curious case of the missing LR4 Antenna

[Kuro50]

Hi All,

so I woke up this morning to realize the antenna on my 2013 LR4 has just suddenly disappeared

I haven’t been able to find much on whether this is a common problem or how to install new one

any help would be appreciated. Thanks ahead!!

P.S. On totally different note, I need breaks and rotors relatively soon. Has Anyone had any experience with the Rock Auto Power Stop Break kits (K7599 or K759936? Are they worth it?

 

[TrinidadLR4]

For brakes, I got the zimmerman/pagid kit(all 4 corners) from FCPEuro and have been very happy with them so far.

 

[Nechaken]

Weird, did you drive through a low clearance garage recently?

 

[Kuro50]

Weird, did you drive through a low clearance garage recently?

That was my first initial thought but as I retraced my steps I can only remember to going work and back which is all open air

 

[PaulLR3]

The antenna on my 2013 was leaking water pretty bad and had to be replaced last year. Maybe yours was leaking, the screws that attach it rusted and let go. I will warn you that the entire headliner has to be dropped t get at it. Dealer told me it takes 4 people to support it while being lowered or you will crack it. Apparently there is a fiberglass shell under the headliner material.

 

[Kuro50]

The antenna on my 2013 was leaking water pretty bad and had to be replaced last year. Maybe yours was leaking, the screws that attach it rusted and let go. I will warn you that the entire headliner has to be dropped t get at it. Dealer told me it takes 4 people to support it while being lowered or you will crack it. Apparently there is a fiberglass shell under the headliner material.

Oh WOW so this is not as easy as just ordering bolting on a new antenna?!

 

[16FujiDisco]

@Kuro50 I have the power stop kit on mine, no issues and they really are low dust. I had them on my Silverado before and liked them so much I put them on the LR4

 

[jlach993]

Oh WOW so this is not as easy as just ordering bolting on a new antenna?!

if that's the case....that antenna is not worth it LOLLL

 

[Kuro50]

Can anyone confirm whether this is a bolt on accessory or an a whole head liner removal?

if that's the case....that antenna is not worth it LOLLL

 

[jlach993]

Hoping its the same as this install. I find it appalling that LR would require headliner removal from the inside just to replace that antenna.