Canada - Trunk - Opens By Itself

Bulletin
1026

Issue Date
2001-11-30

Reference
BE-01-015

Model
Avalon

Year Range
2000, 2001

Market
Canada

Component
BE

Subject:
TRUNK RELEASE SENSITIVITY

Some owners of 2000 or 2001 model year Avalon vehicles may complain that the trunk opens "by itself" when they are exiting the vehicle, or of trunk wireless or dash release buttons being too sensitive. In an attempt to reduce the possibility of accidental opening of the trunk, an updated Wireless Transmitter and dash mounted Luggage Door Release Switch are now available.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
2000 - 2001 model year Avalon vehicles.





PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:





PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Repair Procedure No. 1
A. Carefully remove the Instrument Panel Register Assembly No. 1.
B. Remove and replace the dash mounted Luggage Door Release Switch.
C. Verify proper operation.

Repair Procedure No. 2
A. Confirm vehicle VIN is applicable to Procedure No. 2.
B. Replace and program 2 new Wireless Transmitters, per the 2002 Avalon Repair Manual.
C. Verify proper operation.





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.