Canada - Body - Tonneau Cover Latch/Rattle
BulletinTSB2298
Issue Date
April 10, 2007
Title
TONNEAU COVER LATCH RATTLE
Component
BODY COMPONENT
Models
'04 - '06 RX 330, '06 - '07 RX 400h, & '07 RX 350
INTRODUCTION:
Some customers may experience a rattle noise from the rear of the vehicle when going over bumps. This problem is due to lack of insulation and excessive clearance between the tonneau cover locks and the back door trim spacers. Perform the following procedure to correct this condition.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2004 - 2006 model year RX 330 vehicles.
- 2006 - 2007 model year RX 400h vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
- 2007 model year RX 350 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIAL:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the back door upper trim panel assembly by disengaging the 10 clips.
2. Remove the back door trim cover RH and LH.
3. Remove the screw and then remove the back door trim spacer RH and LH.
4. Replace the back door trim spacer RH and LH with a new one.
5. Reinstall the back door trim cover and the back door upper trim panel assembly.
6. Confirm that the rattle noise is gone.
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.