Body - Back Door Handle Garnish Loose Or Broken
S-SB-0001-10January 6, 2010
Back Door Handle Garnish Loose or Broken
Service Category
Vehicle Exterior
Section
Exterior Panels/Trim
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some 2005 - 2010 model year tC vehicles may exhibit a condition where the back door handle garnish becomes loose or in some cases may break if used when the garnish is loose. An improved back door handle garnish has been developed to correct this condition. Please follow the procedure contained in this bulletin to replace the back door handle garnish.
Production Change Information
This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
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 occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.
Parts Information
Required Tools & Equipment
Repair Procedure
1. Using a plastic pry tool detach the 8 claws and remove the back door garnish center.
2. Using a plastic pry tool detach the 7 claws and remove the left and right hand side back door garnish.
3. Remove the back door trim board assembly.
A. Remove the 2 screws.
B. Using a plastic pry tool detach the two upper clips.
C. Using a plastic pry tool remove the 9 lower clips and remove the back door trim board assembly.
4. Remove the back door outside garnish sub-assembly.
A. Remove the 4 nuts.
B. Detach the clip and disconnect the connector. Then remove the garnish.
5. Remove the 2 screws and the opener switch.
6. Install the 2 screws and the opener switch in the NEW back door garnish sub-assembly (P/N 76801-21070).
7. Install the back door outside garnish sub-assembly
A. Install the back door outside garnish sub-assembly.
B. Install the 4 new nuts (P/N 90080-17189).
8. Reassemble vehicle in reverse order of disassembly steps 1 - 5.