Canada - Interior - Gap Between Radio Bezel/A/C Vent and Dash

Bulletin
1239

Issue Date
2003-06-02

Reference
BC-03-013

Model
Corolla

Year Range
2003 - 2005

Market
Canada

Component
BC

Subject:
RADIO BEZEL / AC VENT TO INSTRUMENT PANEL GAP IMPROVEMENT (REVISED)

Some customers may notice a gap between the Radio Bezel/AC vent and the Instrument Panel. The Radio Bezel/AC vent has been modified and a field fix has been developed to improve this condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2003 - 2005 model year Corolla vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.







PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove Floor Shift Lever Knob Sub-Assembly (Manual Transmission Only).







2. Remove Console Panel Upper (refer to diagram for tab location).
3. Remove Fan Speed Control Knob.
4. Remove screw.







5. Remove the Instrument Cluster Finish Panel (refer to diagram for tab location).







6. Remove Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-Assembly Center (refer to diagram for screw and tab location).







7. Remove the Radio Assembly from the Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-Assembly Center (refer to diagram for pin location).


8. Using the 1.0mm felt sheet, cut 2 pieces approximately 10mm wide by 20mm long.







9. Apply one piece of felt to the bottom of each locating hole (2) in the Instrument Panel.

NOTE:
In some cases, the felt will not provide a secure enough fit to minimize the gap. In these few instances, replace the Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub Assembly Center.

10. Confirm the gap has been minimized.
11. Reassemble in reverse order..

NOTE:
For additional information, please refer to Volume 2 of the 2003 Corolla Repair Manual, (Audio & Visual System - Radio Receiver Assy and Instrument Panel/Meter - Instrument Panel Sub-Assy Lower) located on ETAS Library.







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.