Thread: water leaks from the map light

Originally Posted by spazzz

Don't remove the headliner....Eric what are you thinking.

Get a Harbor Freight crows foot socket set. Not sure of the size but undoubtedly metric
I can't remember what I used....vice grips? 8" pliers?
FVck the on-star and clip the wire and stick a socket on it.

Thanks for pointing out the tool. I thought it is possible to do it without taking out the headliner but my ratchet is too big for the small space. It is obviously easy if headliner is off but I want to avoid the hassle of taking it out.

Am I correct that I only need to loosen the bolt? No need to take the antenna completely off the car, right?

Do you know how GM seal it out of factory? Is it just a rubber seal that is pulled tight against the roof by the bolt?

Originally Posted by spazzz

Yes to all your questions.
It was 9 years ago when I did mine, it was easy and i didnt take the beadliner out.
I just cant remember what specific wrench i used

Thank you so much! I will probably try to fix it this weekend.