Canada - Steering - Column Tilt/Telescope lever Feels Loose

T-TCI-3810

July 20, 2012

STEERING COLUMN TELESCOPIC LEVER

Service Category
Steering

Section
Steering Column

Market
Canada





APPLICABILITY:

INTRODUCTION:

Some Avalon vehicles may exhibit a looseness when securing the tilt/telescopic adjustment lever on the steering column. A new adjustment lever detent has been developed to address this condition. Please follow the procedures contained in this bulletin to replace the Steering Column Assembly.





PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:

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





WARRANTY INFORMATION:





PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Replace steering column.

Refer to the ETAS/TIS library, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

^ 2009 - 2O12 Avalon
Steering - Steering Column Assembly - Steering Column: "Steering Column Assembly: Removal / Disassembly / Reassembly / Installation"

2. Confirm operation of telescopic lever.

3. Road test to confirm proper steering wheel operation.


NOTE:
Issue of the 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.

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