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Canada - Body - Tonneau Cover Rattle Noises

Bulletin
L-TCI-2971

Issue Date
September 7, 2011

Title:
TONNEAU COVER RATTLE NOISE

Service Category
Vehicle Interior

Section
Interior Panels/Trim

Market
Canada






Applicability

Introduction
Some 2010 - 2011 model year North American Produced (NAP) RX350 vehicles may exhibit a condition where there is a tonneau cover rattle noise from the rear hatch area over rough roads. A revised tonneau cover has been developed to address this condition.

Production Change Information






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






Parts Information






Warranty Information

Repair Procedure
1. While driving down a rough road or raised pavement markers, confirm the rattle noise from the rear hatch area. Retest with the tonneau cover removed.
- If noise is no longer present, this TSB may apply.
- If noise is still present, follow the Repair Manual for additional diagnostics.

2. Replace the tonneau cover assembly.






A. Press the release buttons to remove the tonneau cover.
B. Install the NEW tonneau cover assembly ensuring that the tonneau cover latches are fully engaged.

3. Confirm the repair.

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.