Exhaust System - Manifold Heat Shield Rattle Noise
EngineEG004-00
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.