Canada - Body - Roof Moulding Deformation

Bulletin
1315

Issue Date
2003-11-06

Reference
BC-03-027

Model
Corolla

Year Range
2003, 2004

Market
Canada

Component
BC

Subject:
ROOF MOULDING DEFORMATION







This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure in cases where the 2003 and 2004 model year Corolla roof molding warps or lifts away from the roof.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2003 - 2004 model year Corolla vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.







PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







PARTS INFORMATION:







WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Before removing the roof molding, tape the body panels surrounding each molding to protect the paint.
2. Starting from the rear of the vehicle, use a plastic pry tool to carefully detach the molding from the clip. Once molding is detached from rear clip, slowly peel it up and carefully remove the molding from the front clip. Repeat this procedure on the other molding.

NOTE:
Work slowly and carefully. Do not damage the front and rear clips.

3. Install the service part molding by laying it flat into the roof channel and press fitting it into place. It will "click" into the clips.

NOTE:
When installing the service part molding be careful not to bend the molding during installation, as this could cause a wavy appearance.

For additional information, refer to ETAS for 2004 Model Year Corolla Repair Manual.
Section: Exterior/Interior Trim;
Subsection: Roof Drip Side Finish Molding Center LH.

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.