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CLEANING CASSETTE TAPE HEADSAND CAPSTANS ± AU001±97 (Revised) May 16, 1997
The following precautions should be taken to keep cassettes in good condition:
1. Remove the cassette from the player when the cassette is not in use.
2. Store the cassette in its case.
3. Store the cassette in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight and magnetic
components such as speakers.
4. Avoid touching the tape itself. This could result in poor sound quality or sound drop out.
5. Keep the tape tightly wound as shown in
figure 2. Tape speed can be affected by
loosely wound tape.
6. Avoid inserting a cassette into the player if
the cassette label is loose or peeling as
shown in figure 3. This can cause a
cassette to become stuck in the player.
7. Use cassettes that are 90 minutes or
less in length. Cassettes over 90
minutes use extremely thin tape that is
subject to stretch, resulting in poor
sound quality.
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Cassette
Tape Care
Procedure
Peeling Label
Use a pencil
to tighten up
loose tapes.
Tape length
in minutes
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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Vehicles with power antennas may exhibit audible electrical noise on weak AM stations when
various electrical accessories (turn signals, rear defogger, cruise control, brakes, etc.) are operated.
Poor antenna grounding can cause this condition.
To eliminate or reduce the intensity of the noise, use the following repair procedure:
AM STATIC NOISE ON VEHICLES WITH POWER ANTENNASPage 1 of 2
OCTOBER 25, 1996
AUDIO
AU002±96
ALL MODELS
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Tune the radio to a strong, static±free AM
station and slowly move the tip of the
antenna mast forward and back
approximately 2 inches (Fig. 1). If static
noise is not heard, go to Step 2. If static
noise is heard during antenna movement,
replace the antenna mast and go to Step 3.
NOTE:Do not touch the antenna mast with
your bare hands. Use a glove or
nonmetallic object to move the
antenna. (If you touch the antenna
with your hands, you will change the
antenna sensitivity).
2. Remove the antenna mast and inspect the
base of the mast for corrosion and damage
(Fig. 2). Clean with 1500 grit sandpaper.
3. Remove the antenna assembly and inspect
the inner fender around the antenna hole
for corrosion (Fig. 3). Clean with 1500 grit
sandpaper.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Inspection
Area
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AM STATIC NOISE ON VEHICLES WITH POWER ANTENNASPage 2 of 2
Teeth
OPCODE DESCRIPTION TIME OPN T1 T2
AU6001 Listed repair procedure 1.0 86300±XXXXX 76 73
(All items)
REPAIR PROCEDURE (Cont'd):
4. Remove the antenna spacer grommet at the
top of the antenna assembly and inspect for
corrosion (Fig. 4). Clean with 1500 grit
sandpaper.
5. Reinstall the antenna assembly. Be sure to
install the external antenna nut (escutcheon)
first. Then install the nut which holds the
assembly to the inner bracket (Fig. 5).
6. Check to make sure that the teeth on the
antenna spacer grommet make good contact
with the inner fender well (Fig. 6).
7. Inspect the antenna cable connection and
clean as necessary (Fig. 7). Reconnect the
antenna cable, the wire harness and the drain
hose.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7 Push1
Antenna
Inspection
Area
Fender
Inspection
Area
2
3
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Toyota Supports ASE CertificationPage 1 of 2
AX001±00Title:
TOYOTA DINGHY" TOWING GUIDE
Models:
All Models
Technical Service
BULLETIN
March 17, 2000
The chart on the next page indicates which Toyota vehicles can be Dinghy towed (towed
with four wheels on the ground) behind a Motorhome.
CAUTION:
Dinghy towing a vehicle behind a Motorhome requires special towing equipment
and accessories. Please see your Motorhome Manufacturer / Service Outlet for
recommended towing equipment.
OP CODEDESCRIPTIONTIMEOPNT1T2
N/ANot Applicable to Warranty ±±±±
ACCESSORIES
Introduction
Warranty
Information
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