Canada - Body - Cowl Cover Noise
Bulletin0652
Publication Date
2004-02-24
Reference
BC-03-014
Model
ES300
Year Range
2002, 2003
Component
BC
Subject:
COWL COVER (LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY) NOISE
In cold ambient temperatures, some owners may experience a rattle or tick noise from the base of the windshield. The cowl cover (louver sub-assembly) has been modified to improve this condition. Replace the cowl cover with an updated one, as identified in the parts section.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2002 - 2003 model year ES 300 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER
2. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM LH
a) Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor assy at the automatic stop position.
3. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM RH
4. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH
a) Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver sub assy.
5. RE-INSTALL NEW COWL COVER IN REVERSE ORDER