Toyota Avalon Service & Repair Manual: Window Glass Antenna Wire

(a) Check the continuity of the antenna.

HINT:

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

NOTICE:

• When cleaning the glass, wipe it in the direction of the wire with a soft dry cloth. Take care not to damage the 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 wire with your finger, as shown in the illustration.

OK:

There is continuity in the antenna.

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

*a

Repair Point

*b

Masking Tape

*c

Broken Wire

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