AM radio reception difficulties - AF82.60-P-6005A

MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 ## up to 146760 

Revisions

01.09.99

Supersedes STI no. 82.60-024 dated 01.09.99

	Cause	Remedy
	Loss of noise filtering function of the antenna splitter (A2/5) and the AM/FM amplifier (A2/18) due to poor ground connection.	1 Remove AM/FM amplifier	AR82.62-P-8347GH
	AM radio reception is being adversely affected by background noise and electrical interference, resulting in the station signal being overridden.	2 Remove antenna splitter	AR82.70-P-8953GH
	The painted surface of the vehicle's body, combined with the protective coating on the mounting screws, may not provide an adequate ground.	3 Remove paint/E-coating from vehicle body at mounting points of antenna splitter and AM/FM amplifier
		4 Remove protective coating on shoulder of antenna splitter and amplifier mounting screws
		5 Reinstall antenna splitter	AR82.70-P-8953GH
		6 Reinstall AM/FM amplifier	AR82.62-P-8347GH