i seen some old posts on it, but has anyone actually managed to change it? i have a fin but i dont fancy taking the headlining out to get into it. cheers

Found this, seems like quite a big job. might give it a go in the next few days. if anyone has done it an easier way let me know.

Remove the rear handles.
1. Release the seals for the rear door housing and the tailgate housing in the area of the remaining left rear trim.
2. Remove the trim from the backrest retainer striker.
3. Undo the bolts securing the left side cover.
4. Release the inner retainers for the side trim using the special tool.
5. Lower the left side trim without releasing it from the rear seat belt.
- Also lower the right rear side trim, repeating the operations in points 1 to 5.
1. Release the door housing seals in the area of the left upper centre pillar cover.
2. Release the bolt cover.
3. Undo the bolt.
4. Move the left upper pillar cover by releasing internal retainers.
5. Lower the upper pillar cover , without releasing it from the seat belt.
- Also lower the right upper centre pillar cover, repeating the operations in points 1 to 5.
1. Prise up the rear door housing seal in the area of the roof lining.
2. Undo the bolts and remove side courtesy light housings.
1. Gently lower the roof lining.
2. Disconnect the connection for the aerial lead.
3. Undo the special nut with the split washer.
1. Working from outside the vehicle, remove the aerial mounting and wiring

BTW, the existing aerial is amplified, so your fin replacement will need to be amplified as well.

yep it is

neilshep said:

BTW, the existing aerial is amplified, so your fin replacement will need to be amplified as well.

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It only amplifies the AM stations and on the other hand it cuts the FM signal a little bit.