And I'll back Sam's suggestion (Hi Sam!).. needle nose usually works, or
tape wrapped pliers.  Spray liberally with WD-40 or PB Blast or similar
first.  You may find some success from trying to wiggle the base/antenna
from in the fender too, to break the 'seal' it has on the fender.

The other option is make a special tool out of a piece of metal, just grind
the two nipples into it and twist.

But, you can beat the piss out of your car with a hammer, that would work
and since it's not mine, I don't care how it looks. :)  Our way is slightly
less abusive to the paint, tho!!

Wallyman





                                                                       
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No.  Your method will damage the part, mine will not, unless you are
ham-fisted with the pliars.

This was a serious answer to your request for help.  I have done it this
way when the needle-nose pliars didn't work, and the chrome ring was not
damaged.

Thank you very much for your very useful constructive comment.

Sam

On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 6:04 PM, Blake Thompson <[email protected]>
wrote:
  how about I just hit it with a hammer until it moves.  Same thing right.




  On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 5:36 PM, Sam Sharp <[email protected]> wrote:
   Wrap some tape around it and use plairs.

   Sam

   On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 12:47 PM, Blake Thompson <
   [email protected]> wrote:
     most of the time we get them they're pretty badly seized.  I used to
     have success with a chisel that fit the slot pretty well, but I'd
     rather buy the correct tool.




     On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 8:20 AM, Ken Bogart <[email protected]>
     wrote:
      Use needle nose pliers in the two cutouts and rotate. Should not be
      overly tight. Then you can turn it with your hand.



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      On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 5:04 PM, Blake Thompson <
      [email protected]> wrote:
      > anyone know this part number?  I seem to remember it's listed in
      the
      > specialized tools in the FSM.
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