T100 Extra Cab Pickup 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1998)
Antenna: Service and Repair
1. REMOVE ANTENNA ROD
HINT: Perform this operation with negative (-) cable connected to the battery terminal.
a. Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" position.
b. Remove the antenna nut.
c. Press the "AM" buttons on the radio receiver, and simultaneously turn the ignition switch to "ACC" position.
HINT:
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The rod will extend fully and be released from the motor antenna.
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After removing the antenna rod, leave the ignition switch as "ACC".
NOTE: To prevent body damage when the antenna rod is released, hold the rod while it comes out.
2. INSTALL ANTENNA ROD
a. Insert the cable of the rod until it reaches the bottom.
HINT: When inserting the cable, the teeth on the cable must face toward the front of the vehicle.
b. Wind the cable to retract the rod by turning the ignition switch to "LOCK" position.
HINT:
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If the ignition switch is already in "LOCK" position, perform step 1 (c) first, then turn the ignition switch to "ACC" position.
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In case the cable is not wound, twist it as shown in the illustration.
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Even if the rod has not retracted fully, install the antenna nut and inspect the antenna rod operation. It will finally retract fully.