Canada - Interior - Cup Holder Replacement Information

Bulletin
TSB2438R

Issue Date
2006-04-17

Market
Canada

Title
CUP HOLDER REPLACEMENT

Component
BODY COMPONENT

Models
'05 - '08 Avalon

TSB REVISION NOTICE:
- November 21, 2008: 2008 model year Avalon vehicles have been added to Applicable Vehicles.
- April 5, 2007: 2007 model year Avalon vehicles have been added to Applicable Vehicles. Steps 1 - 7 have been added in place of the original step 1. PLEASE READ ENTIRE TSB.
Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.

INTRODUCTION:
A cup holder sub-assembly is now available for 2005 - 2008 model year Avalon vehicles. This new service part eliminates the need to replace the center console sub-assembly when only the cup holder requires replacement. The following replacement procedure should be used when replacing the cup holder subassembly.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2005 - 2008 model year Avalon vehicles (all trim levels).






PARTS INFORMATION:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:






1. Remove the center console sub-assembly.






A. Remove the shift lever knob subassembly by turning the 4 claws in the direction indicated by the arrow and removing it.






B. Remove the position indicator housing assembly by disengaging the 4 claws.






C. For Seat Heater System: Remove the seat heater switch by disengaging the 4 claws.











D. Remove the upper console subassembly panel.
a) Disengage the 6 claws and remove the console upper box (with box).
b) Disengage the 10 clips.
c) Disconnect the connectors and remove the console upper panel sub-assembly.
d) Remove the tape player assembly (with tape player)

E. Remove the console box carpet.






F. Remove the console box assembly.
a) Disconnect the connector.
b) Remove the 2 bolts "C" and 2 screws "D" and then the console box assembly.






G. Remove the console box front.
a) Remove the 2 nuts and screw.
b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the console front box.






2. Locate the NAVI door and switch.






3. Remove the wire harness from the bracket.






4. Insert a pick between the switch and the black plastic door side piece of the door sub-assembly.






5. Pry the black plastic door side piece away from the switch to release the clip from the hole.






6. Use a screwdriver to pry the tab from the switch clip. Pry both sides of the door away from the switch until the switch can be pulled out of the housing.

NOTE:
Repeat steps 3 - 6 on the other side of the switch until both sides are loose.






7. Remove the NAVI switch from the door assembly.






8. Locate and remove the 4 screws.






9. Remove the cup holder sub-assembly.






10. Place the NEW cup holder part into the console box sub-assembly.






11. Confirm the cup holder tabs seat around the holes.






12. Reinsert the left side screws and tighten.






13. Reinsert the right side screws and tighten.
14. Reinstall the center console box into the vehicle and test drive vehicle under various road conditions to verify proper operation and that there are NO squeaks and rattles present.

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.