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Old 10-24-09, 09:53 AM
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Default How to remove shark fin on roof?

I need to get this piece off the roof, is it held by double sided tape only or screws from below?

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Old 10-24-09, 10:19 AM
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Heres a quote i found, i hope it helped.

Originally Posted by CAIFAN_64
The Fin is not taped....its only bolted on!! so just remove the headliner and unbolt the fin, and you are done. Also its not one hole it actually they are two small holes.
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^^ That is correct...
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you just remove the rear light assembley in the headliner. Then under there you will see the harness and bolt. Just remove the harness and unscrew the bolt. I had to do this to wrap the shark fin.
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Originally Posted by fleadog99
you just remove the rear light assembley in the headliner. Then under there you will see the harness and bolt. Just remove the harness and unscrew the bolt. I had to do this to wrap the shark fin.
Yup, headliner idea was bogus. Take out the rear domelight assembly and you'll see the shark fin bolt.
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thanks to everyone for chiming in, this site is awesome!

I got it off with no issues thanks to CL!
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Originally Posted by 2slow
Yup, headliner idea was bogus. Take out the rear domelight assembly and you'll see the shark fin bolt.
Well there are two ways... One being easier of course...
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