Squeak, Rattle Service Tips-Trunk And Instrument Panel
NVHNV012-00
June 23, 2000
Title:
SQUEAK & RATTLE SERVICE TIPS - TRUNK & INSTRUMENT PANEL
Models:
'00 ECHO
Introduction
To reduce interior squeaks and rattles from the trunk area and the instrument panel cover, the following repair procedures have been adopted.
Applicable Vehicles - 2000 model year ECHO
Production Change Information
Parts Information
TOOLS & MATERIALS PART NUMBER
Interior Noise Kit 08231-00801
Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty *:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
Repair Procedure
Repair Buzz Noise From Trunk Area Procedure
To eliminate a buzz noise caused by interference between the torsion bar and the luggage door right hinge support, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the torsion bars. Please refer to the 2000 ECHO Repair Manual, pages BO-27 to BO-28.
2. Shave the right hinge support 1 mm as shown in the illustration.
3. Cut a felt piece from the Interior Noise Kit (P/N 08231-00801) in the following dimensions:
L W T
30 mm 18 mm 2 mm
4. Apply the felt piece to the torsion bar as shown in the illustration.
5. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Rattle Noise From Instrument Panel Cover
To eliminate a rattle noise caused by interference between the instrument panel cover and the No.1 heater-to-register duct, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the instrument panel cover. Please refer to the 2000 MY ECHO Repair Manual, pages BO-76 to BO-78.
2. Cut two pieces of sponge from the Interior Noise Kit (P/N 08231-00801) in the following dimensions:
L W T
60 mm 30 mm 5 mm
3. Apply sponge pieces between the back side of the instrument panel cover and the No.1 heater-to-register duct, after pulling on the heater duct.
4. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.