Body - Rear Power Window Inop./Stuck Closed
ELECTRICALEL016-06
Title:
REAR POWER WINDOW INOPERATIVE
IN CLOSED POSITION
Models:
'04 - '06 Scion xB
December 19, 2006
Introduction
Some 2004 - 2006 Scion xB vehicles may experience a condition where one or both of the rear power windows are inoperative/stuck in the closed position. Follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to install a cushion kit on both rear power windows.
NOTE:
^ When you receive the customer's vehicle, if the power window motor does NOT operate, inspect the system by starting with the Inspection Procedure in this TSB.
^ If the power window motor operation is normal when you receive the customer's vehicle but the customer's complaint is the power window motor does NOT operate at times, start with the Repair Procedure in this TSB.
Applicable Vehicles
^ 2004 - 2006 model year Scion xB vehicles.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
Inspection Procedure
With the engine running, apply a shock to the door (by opening and closing door) while pressing the power window switch in the down direction and check the power window operation.
1. Turn the ignition ON and start the engine.
2. Open the door, and then close it 4 times while pressing the power window switch in the down direction.
NOTE:
^ If the above check has been conducted 5 times continuously, let the motor cool for about 20 minutes.
^ Do NOT keep pressing the power window switch for more than 5 seconds. If the power window switch is held in the ON condition for more than 5 seconds, the power window motor will stop due to overheat protection system operation.
^ If the overheat protection system is activated, let the motor cool for about 30 minutes.
Does the power window motor operation return to normal?
3. Loosen the regulator mounting bolts slightly, and press the power window switch in the down direction.
Does the power window motor operation return to normal?
Repair Procedure
1. Attach the cushion to the door glass run on the rear door upper frame.
A. Remove the rubber door glass run from the door frame.
B. Use adhesive remover to remove any grease from the areas of the door glass run that the cushion will be attached to.
C. Attach the cushions to the door glass run as shown.
^ Cut the cushion material in three (3) 5-mm (0.2 in.) lengths and attach to the door glass run in the locations marked ~a" below.
^ Using the remaining cushion material, attach multiple strips to the door glass run in the locations marked ~b" below. Apply the cushions in this area so that they cover the entire length of the door glass run.
2. Install the door glass run onto the door frame.
NOTE:
Make sure that the door glass run is securely fitted to the door frame and is NOT deformed.
3. Check the power window operation.
Open and close the power window to check that it operates smoothly.