Hello. I received an ARB SS82R snorkel kit for Christmas, for my 1997 LX 450. The kit includes template p/n 375-017-450 and snorkel p/n 375-133-450. ARB USA confirmed the template is the right one, but they could not confirm it actually works... the template interferes with the radio antenna, and the snorkel looks like it might even hit the antenna (but it’s hard to be sure just by holding the snorkel up the fender). The instructions don’t say anything about removing the antenna for installation. I wondered if anyone could confirm the following:
TIA
- Is the snorkel compatible with the factory Lexus antenna?
- Should the antenna be removed for proper fitment of the template?
- Does it matter that the p/n molded into the snorkel is missing the “R”, as indicated in the instructions?
- Should the template be taped down to match the contours of the panel, not just lined up to the edges?
TIA