Canada - Console Ashtray - Lid Inoperative

Bulletin
0944

Issue Date
2001-04-10

Reference
BC-01-014

Model
Avalon

Year Range
2000, 2001

Market
Canada

Component
BC

Subject:
FRONT ASHTRAY DOOR INOPERATIVE

A field fix is available for incidents of front ashtray door not opening. Replace the ashtray receptacle with a revised part.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
2000 - 2001 model year Avalon vehicles.





PART NUMBER INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Refer to 2001 Avalon Repair Manual.





1. Set parking brake and move gear selector to "N".
2. Remove the upper rear console panel sub assembly. Use a door panel removal tool to pry at the rear edge of the part.
3. Remove the upper console panel sub assembly. Remove the two Phillips screws and pry the panel at the rear edge.
4. Remove the front ashtray receptacle Sub assembly.
5. Install the new front ash receptacle assembly onto the upper console panel sub assembly. Assure the electrical connector is firmly installed and the door properly functions.
6. Reinstall all the removed parts in reverse order of removal. Assure all parts are properly aligned and fasteners are tight.





REPAIR TIME:

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.