Toyota 4Runner Quiz
Audio / Visual / Telematics

Window Glass Antenna Wire

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On-vehicle Inspection ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT WINDOW GLASS ANTENNA WIRE

(a) Check for continuity of the window glass antenna wire.

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*a

Tester Probe

*b

Window Glass Antenna Wire

*c

Tin Foil

HINT:

Check for continuity at the center of each window glass antenna wire as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

  • When cleaning the rear quarter window assembly, wipe it in the direction of the window glass antenna wire with a soft dry cloth. Take care not to damage the window glass antenna wire. Do not use detergents or glass cleaners with abrasive ingredients.
  • When measuring resistance, wrap a piece of tin foil around the tip of the negative probe and press the foil against the window glass antenna wire with your finger, as shown in the illustration.

OK:

There is continuity in the window glass antenna wire.

If the result is not as specified, repair the window glass antenna wire.
Repair REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. REPAIR WINDOW GLASS ANTENNA WIRE

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*1

Repair Point

*2

Masking Tape

*3

Broken Wire

(a) Clean the broken wire tips with a grease, wax and silicone remover.

(b) Place masking tape along both sides of the wire to be repaired.

(c) Thoroughly mix the repair agent (Dupont paste No. 4817 or equivalent).

(d) Using a fine tip brush, apply a small amount of the repair agent to the wire.

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*1

Fine Tip Brush

*2

Repair Point

(e) After a few minutes, remove the masking tape.

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