Canada - Doors - Power Back Door Auto-Reverse, Cold Climates
BulletinTSB2196
Issue Date
January 11, 2006
Title
POWER BACK DOOR AUTO-REVERSE CONCERNS
Component
BODY COMPONENT
Models
'05 - '06 RX 330
INTRODUCTION:
Some customers may complain that the power back door on RX 330 vehicles, does not operate properly in cold climate conditions. The hatch may auto-reverse and close before fully opening. This condition may be incorrectly diagnosed as an issue with the operation of the power back door motor. Replacing the rear door stays will correct this condition.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2005 - 2006 model year RX 330 vehicles produced WITHIN the Applicable VIN ranges shown below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
REAR STAY COMPONENTS:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE:
Perform the following procedure with the rear door supported.
1. Pry back the top spring clip to release from the ball and socket joint. There is no need to completely remove the the spring clip. Pull the door strut off of the top location.
2. Pry back the bottom spring lip to release from the ball and socket joint. Pull the door strut off of the bottom location.
3. Insert the NEW door strut over the bottom mount.
4. Insert the other end of the NEW door strut over the top mount (door side).
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.