Canada - Doors - Back Door Moulding, Loose/Falling Off
BulletinTSB2144
Issue Date
September 02, 2005
Title
OUTSIDE BACK DOOR MOULDING SUB-ASSY RETAINING CLIPS
Component
BODY COMPONENT
Models
'98 - '05 LX 470
INTRODUCTION:
Some 1998 - 2005 model year LX 470 vehicles may exhibit a condition where the outside back door moulding sub-assy retaining clips become corroded resulting in the moulding becoming loose or falling off. The retaining clips have been improved to correct this condition.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 1998 - 2005 model year LX 470 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
REMOVAL PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE OUTSIDE BACK DOOR MOULDING
A. Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 40-60 °C (104-140 °F).
NOTICE:
Do not heat the moulding excessively.
B. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.
NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the body.
C. Remove the moulding.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
1. CLEAN BODY MOUNTING SURFACE
A. Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40-60 °C (104-140 °F).
NOTICE:
Do not heat the body excessively.
B. Remove adhesive tape from the body.
C. Wipe off stains with a cleaner.
2. INSTALL NEW MOULDING
A. Using a heat light, heat the body and the moulding.
Body: 40-60 °C (104-140 °F)
Moulding: 20-30 °C (68-86 °F)
NOTICE:
Do not heat the moulding excessively.
B. Remove the moulding release sheet from the face of moulding.
NOTICE:
When the moulding release sheet is removed, make sure that no dirt or dust can get onto the coated area.
C. Align the retaining clips with their corresponding holes in the body, and press firmly on the moulding.
NOTICE:
Do not apply excessive force onto the moulding, but apply steady pressure with your thumbs.
D. Install the moulding.
NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.