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Exhaust System - Manifold Heat Shield Rattle Noise

Engine

EG004-00

June 2, 2000

Title:
EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD RATTLE NOISE

Models:
'95 - '00 Tacoma

Introduction

Some Tacoma vehicles may experience a rattle noise caused by the exhaust manifold heat shield. Two wire mesh grommets and a reinforcement patch on the underside have been added to reduce the possibility of the exhaust manifold heat shield rattle noise.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 1995 - 2000 model year Tacoma vehicles (except CA Spec.) equipped with 2RZ-FE or 3RZ-FE engines produced before the VINs listed.





Production Change Information





Parts Information

Repair Procedure





1. Inspect the Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield for cracking around the 2 bolts and 2 studs.

2. If cracking is found, replace the Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield, Bolts, Washers, Studs, and Nuts in specified quantities.

3. Insert 2 bolts. (P/N 90110-06894)

4. Reuse studs/nuts in the specified areas.





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*:

This repair is covered under the Federal Emissions 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.