Damaged XM Shark Fin Antenna on 2019 1500 - Tips on Replacing?

[DarkKnightRT]

I did not get mine damaged, I had some repaint done to roof and they installed my shark fin backwards, looks goofy as hell. My friend pointed it out and now that I know it bugs me. Any resources on removal and reinstall I can use. Don’t really want to take back, I’ve already taken back for other issues and I’m tired of it. Seems like pride in workmanship is a thing of the past.

 

[Nyniv]

New 1500 owner here that learned the hard way the XM shark fin antenna is about 3" higher than the roofline. Drove under a carport and completely crushed the antenna and snapped it off the vehicle. I purchased the new OEM part for about $100 and now looking for any insight on here as to the steps to replace. I've seen a post or two from earlier model Rams that say the headliner needs to be pulled down, etc.... Trying to determine if this is something I can do myself. Dealer quoted 4-6 hours of labor at $120/hr just to snap in a couple of wires and attach to the roof.

How did you ever make out with the Shark fin antenna damage and repair. I have the same issue on my 2019 Laramie. Previous owner topped out did some sort of damage to antenna and surrounding roof. Rather than paying to fix it previous genius does adhoc silicon job arround base of antenna. Looks like pre-schooler are project. Body shop is looking at a $1000 in repair cost. Wondering if it's at all DIY'able ? Anybody have any thoughts or opinions?

 

[Patsy1099]

How did you ever make out with the Shark fin antenna damage and repair. I have the same issue on my 2019 Laramie. Previous owner topped out did some sort of damage to antenna and surrounding roof. Rather than paying to fix it previous genius does adhoc silicon job arround base of antenna. Looks like pre-schooler are project. Body shop is looking at a $1000 in repair cost. Wondering if it's at all DIY'able ? Anybody have any thoughts or opinions?

I’ve never done it myself but I would imagine you’d need to remove the interior headliner to get to that and fix it properly. I guess you could always start with cutting away that silicone job, pulling the fin, cleaning up the area and fin, then resealing everything properly. If it were me I would at least do that because I’d be afraid that will leak at some point and cause you all sorts of other issues.

 

[brian42]

Just did this tonight! But didnt snap it off, just hit it hard enough to pull up a bit. Where did you buy the new part? And did you ever fix it?

Yes this is an old thread. There aren't any alternatives that I know of but Infotainment now offers an OEM replacement fin:

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