Canada - Body - Rear Door Exterior Handle Rust

Bulletin
2543

Issue Date
September 21, 2006

Market
Canada

Title:
REAR OUTER DOOR HANDLE RUST

Component
BODY COMPONENT

Models
'03 - '05 Corolla & Matrix, '02 - '06 Camry

INTRODUCTION:
Some customers may complain that the area under the rear outer door handles have become discolored due to rust. This condition may occur after the vehicle has been exposed for an extended period of time in an environment where road salt is used for snow or ice removal. The following field fix has been developed to address this condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2002 - 2006 model year Camry vehicles.







- 2003 - 2005 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles produced BEFORE the Applicable Vehicle VIN Ranges shown.







KIT COMPONENTS:











PART INFORMATION:







WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Refer to ETAS for applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
- 2003 - 2005 model year Corolla or Matrix Repair Manual: Engine Hood/Door: Rear Door: Overhaul
- 2002 - 2006 model year Camry Repair Manual: Engine Hood/Door: Rear Door: Overhaul

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.