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Tacoma(1997) power antenna mast with broken cord will not come out after the chrome nut is removed. Any suggestions? Antenna motor still works.

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Remove the liner to access the antenna and disconnect ANY of the two ... If notlocked the motor receives continuously power and will drain ... Broken nylon wire lifting/lowering the antenna mast 4. ... The motor shaft comes out from the plastic casing after you take out ... Do not lubricate the cable or the mast.

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Antenna - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

If your antenna mast is the type where you can unscrew the mast from the fender, simply do so with a pair of pliers. Most damaged antennas are simply the result of a truck wash or similar mishap, in which the mast is bent.

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REMOVE ANTENNA ROD
(a) Turn the ignition switch to ”LOCK” position.
(b) Press the ”AM, FM” buttons on the radio receiver, and simultaneously
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HINT:
�� The rod will extend fully and be released form the motor
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�� After removing the antenna rod, leave the ignition switch
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