Radio Antenna: Removal

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REMOVE ANTENNA ROD
HINT:

Do this operation with the battery negative (-) cable connected to the battery terminal.
1. Remove the antenna nut.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Antenna Nut
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Turn the radio switch "ON".
3. Turn the antenna switch to "UP".
4. Hold the antenna rod with one hand and turn the radio switch "OFF".
5. Try again to turn the radio switch "ON" and antenna switch "UP".
6. Remove the antenna rod.
  HINT:
  
  The rod will extend fully and be released from the motor antenna.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Antenna Rod
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE: To prevent body damage when the antenna rod is released, hold the rod while it comes out.