Canada - Body - Convertible Top Difficult to Close/Latch

Bulletin
2534R

Issue Date
June 19, 2006

Market
Canada

Title:
CONVERTIBLE TOP DIFFICULT TO CLOSE/LATCH

Component
BODY COMPONENT

Models
'04 - '08 Solara

TSB REVISION NOTICE:
- July 31, 2007: 2008 model year has been added to Applicable Vehicles.
- June 7, 2007: 2007 model year has been added to Applicable Vehicles.
The previous TSB should be discarded.

INTRODUCTION:
Some customers may have difficulty closing or latching the convertible top due to misalignment of the centering pin and receiver brackets. The following repair procedure has been developed to properly align the convertible top receiver brackets and correct the difficult to latch condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2004 - 2008 model year Solara vehicles.







REQUIRED SSTs:







WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Unlatch and fully open the convertible top.
2. Remove the LH visor assembly.
A. Using the molding remover, disengage the 3 claws and remove the cover.
B. Remove the two (2) screws and visor.

3. Remove the RH visor assembly.
A. Using the molding remover, disengage the 3 claws and remove the cover.
B. Remove the two (2) screws and visor







4. Remove the visor holder by turning it counterclockwise.







5. Remove the map lamp assembly.
A. Using a screwdriver, disengage the four (4) claws and remove the lens.

HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

B. Remove the 2 screws and map lamp.







6. Remove the roof headlining assembly.
Using a clip remover, disengage the two (2) clips.

7. Loosen the LH and RH receiver bracket bolts.







Using a 6 mm socket, loosen the receiver bolts enough to allow for adjustment.

8. Close the convertible top and latch shut.
A. Fully close the convertible top and latch the top shut allowing the receiver brackets to align themselves.
B. Torque the receiver bolts.







Torque: 5.6-10.4 N-m (57-106 kgf-cm, 50-92 in-lbf)

9. Unlatch and fully open the convertible top.
10. Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly.