What is involved in replacing a power antenna mast ona 1997 pathfinder?

Answer 1

According to the instructions at this link, it's really easy: http://www.drivewire.com/part/audio-video/power-antenna-mast/ "To remove the mast, simply removes the outer gland nut that is at the base of the mast, then turn on the radio, and the mast cable will extract itself.

To install the new antenna, push the new nylon cable down thru the antenna assembly hole until it stops. Then go into the car and turn the radio off. You will hear the antenna motor and you should see the antenna recoil into the motor. Once the motor has stopped, put the metal part of the antenna mast into the motor assembly and reinstall the land nut on the top of the antenna." But, if it doesn't go that easily, here are the more detailed instructions. The link above gives you a good general idea of what's invovled, and the link below gives you the nitty gritty for actually getting it done when all doesn't go 100% like the recipe: http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/187719 This link has "what to do if" instructinos and photos too. The My Chiltons book made it look way too difficult to want to try. But in talking with my local Nissan dealer mechanic, these internet links describe the job really well.