Convertible Top - Tonneau Cover Difficult to Install

BODY
BO012-04

Title:
TONNEAU COVER IMPROVEMENT

Models:
'04 Solara Convertible

June 8, 2004

Introduction

To ease the installation effort of the tonneau cover to the vehicle, the following procedure has been developed.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2004 model year Solara vehicles equipped with convertible top produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.





Production Change Information





Parts Information





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive 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





To adjust the tonneau cover, increase the RH and LH side hook bracket overlap to 27 - 30 mm (1.05 - 1.2 in.).

1. Remove the Tonneau Cover from trunk.





2. Place a socket with an outside diameter of 14.2 mm (0.55 in.) (approximately an 11 mm deep socket) between bracket and boot (vinyl material).





3. Using a "C"-clamp, compress the socket until it is seated on the bottom surface of the bracket.