Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Audio system / Sound quality is bad only when playing tape
Toyota Corolla (E120): Sound quality is bad only when playing tape
Inspection procedure
1 Replace cassette tape with another and recheck
- Replace the cassette tape with another and recheck.
- Replace the faulty cassette tape with the normal one to see if the
same trouble occurs again.
Standard: malfunction disappear.


2 Check for any foreign object
- Check for foreign object.
- Check that no foreign material and troubles are detected in the radio receiver assembly cassette tape player.


3 Clean head and check operation

- Head cleaning
- raise the cassette door with your finger. Next, using a pencil or similar object, push in the guide.
- Using a cleaning pen or cotton applicator soaked in cleaner, clean the head surface, pinch rollers and capstans.
- Check that the same trouble occurs again.


Check and replace radio receiver assy
Other materials:
Adjustment
1. Inspect and adjust clutch pedal sub–assy
Turn over the floor carpet.
check that the pedal height is correct.
Pedal height from asphalt sheet:
135.8 – 145.8 Mm (5.346 – 5.740 In.)
adjust the pedal height.
Loosen the lock nut and turn the stopper bolt until
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Front door belt moulding assy lh
Replacement
Hint:
the installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse
order.
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
1. Remove front armrest assy lh
2. Remove power window regulator master switch assy (w/ power window)
3. Remove front armrest base panel up ...


