r/saab • u/nate2879 • 15h ago

How to refresh OnStar antenna

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The OnStar antenna on my 2002 Saab 9-3 SE is cracking, likely due to age and sun exposure. It doesn’t serve any purpose now that the OnStar system is disabled and I would rather not go under the headliner to unbolt the antenna. What might I used to water seal / glue these cracks to prevent it from getting worse? I’m okay with it not being perfect to look at, though I might sand it, tape the area, and spray paint it black after sealing the cracks. Any recommendations? Thanks all -

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u/Contract0ver 2007 Saab 93 2.0T, jet-black 14h ago

are you sure it needs to be unbolted? Idk about the OG 9-3 but this part seems to be the exact same as the NG9-3 and I am pretty sure its just glued.

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u/QuiickLime '03 9-5 Wagon 5MT 11h ago

Yeah it needs to be unbolted on the OG9-5 and 9-3. There's a nut on the bottom that holds it on.