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Inspection Procedure

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  1. CHECK WHETHER RADIO AUTO-SEARCH FUNCTIONS PROPERLY 
    1. Check whether the radio auto-search functions properly.
      1. Perform the auto-search of the radio and check that it functions normally.

        OK: The radio auto-search functions properly. 

    OK: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 

    NG: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK OPTIONAL COMPONENTS 
    1. Check the optional component (sun shade film, telephone antenna, etc.).
      1. Check whether or not any optional component, such as the sunshade film and the telephone antenna, is installed.

        OK: An optional component is installed. 

    OK: EFFECT FROM OPTIONAL COMPONENTS 

    NG: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK ANTENNA FOR NOISE PRODUCTION 
    1. Check for noise with the antenna.
      1. Remove the pull top antenna pole sub-assembly by turning it in the direction of the arrow as shown in Fig 1.
      2. With the ignition switch ON (ACC), turn on the radio and choose the AM mode.
        Fig 1: Pulling Top Antenna Pole Sub-Assembly By Turning Antenna
        G04412713Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Place the tip of a screwdriver on the antenna of the antenna assembly, and check that noise is heard from the speaker. Noise occurs.

        OK: Noise occurs. 

    OK: REPLACE PULL TOP ANTENNA POLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Fig 2: Placing Tip Of Screwdriver On Antenna Of Antenna Assembly
    G04412714Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (ANTENNA) 
    1. Prepare for the check.
      1. Remove the antenna plug of the radio receiver assembly.
    2. Check for noise.
      1. With the radio receiver assembly connector connected, turn the ignition switch to ACC.
      2. Turn on the radio and choose the AM mode.
      3. Place a flat-head screwdriver or metal such as a thin wire on the antenna jack of the radio receiver assembly and check that noise is heard from the speaker.

        OK: Noise occurs. 

    NG: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 

    Fig 3: Placing Metal Thin Wire On Antenna
    G04412715Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: REPLACE ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY