Canada - A/C - Odors From Vents

Bulletin
TSB3291

Issue Date
October 9, 2009

Market
Canada

Title
HVAC EVAPORATOR ODOUR

Component
HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING

Models
'05-'09 Avalon

INTRODUCTION:
Some Avalon vehicles may exhibit an intermittent HVAC system odour. A newly designed evaporator sub-assembly has been made available to decrease the potential for HVAC odour.






APPLICABLE VEHICLES:


PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







This TSB applies to vehicles BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:






REQUIRED SSTS:

NOTE:
- Additional Techstream units may be ordered by completing the order form on ETAS and faxing it to (416) 431-8342.
- Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling SPX/OTC at 1-800-933-8335.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Removal Procedure
Remove and replace the evaporator sub-assembly
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Avalon
- Year: 2005
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
- Keyword: Blower Assy: Overhaul

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Avalon
- Year: 2006/ 2007/ 2008/ 2009
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
- Keyword: Air Conditioning: Blower Unit: Removal

Disassembly Procedure
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Avalon
- Year: 2005
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
- Keyword: Blower Assy: Overhaul

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Avalon
- Year: 2006/ 2007/ 2008/ 2009
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
- Keyword: Air Conditioning: Blower Unit: Disassembly

Reassembly Procedure
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Avalon
- Year: 2005
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
- Keyword: Blower Assy: Overhaul

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Avalon
- Year: 2006/ 2007/ 2008/ 2009
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
- Keyword: Air Conditioning: Blower Unit: Reassembly

Installation Procedure
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Avalon
- Year: 2005
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
- Keyword: Blower Assy: Overhaul

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Avalon
- Year: 2006/ 2007/ 2008/ 2009
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
- Keyword: Air Conditioning: Blower Unit: Installation

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.