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Canada - Doors - Back Door Lift/Support Shocks

Bulletin
TSB2210

Issue Date
February 28, 2006

Title
BACK door STAYS IMPROVEMENT

Component
BODY COMPONENT

Models
'04 - '06 RX 330 (Japan Built) & '06 RX 400h

INTRODUCTION:

Certain 2004 - 2006 model year RX330 (Japan built) and 2006 RX400h vehicles may experience insufficient support from the Back door stays. This condition may be misdiagnosed as an issue with the operation of the power back door motor (if equipped). The Back door stays have been improved to correct this condition.

NOTE:
This TSB is not to be confused with TSB No. 2196, which refers to North American produced RX 330 vehicles.


APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2004 - 2006 model year RX 330 (Japan built) vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
- 2006 model year RX 400h vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.






PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

PARTS INFORMATION:






For RX 330:






For RX 400h:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:


Replace back door stay assemblies.

To remove and replace the back door stay assemblies, refer to ETAS:
- 2004 or 2005 model year RX 330 Repair Manual: Engine Hood/door: Back door stay LH: Replacement.
- 2006 model year RX 330 or RX 400h Repair Manual: Engine Hood / Door: Back door support: Components, Removal and Installation, Disposal.

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.