How do you repair a power antenna on a 1995 Toyota 4 Runner?

Answer 1

The answer is a simple one, although you would be best served by being a petite contortionist. :)

* The first step is to crawl under the dash and remove the antenna Lead wire to free the power antenna from the radio.

* Once that is accomplished you need to remove the retaining nuts that secure the antenna to the passenger side fender (set them aside since you might need them later).

*Now comes the "Petite Contortionist" issue (I bet you thought you had gotten past that when you had to crawl under the dash?). Turn your engine on and to either the extreme right (or left depending on whether you're right or left handed), then turn your engine off and remove the key. Now you get to contort your body into the rear side of the front passenger side wheel well (If you are big like me that could take some time and effort). You should now be able to identify the antenna lead cable. Unscrew the power box (at the base of the antenna) and gently pull the old antenna from the inside of the fender and the radio antenna lead cable from the passenger cabin side. Alright! You're 1/2 the way home!

*Now just reverse all the above steps (with your new antenna, of course!) and there you are... pulling in all those sweet FM stereo channels once again.

Good Luck!!