Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins

• How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
• Recalls
  • Recall 98E035000: Anti-Theft Electrical System Defect
  • Recall 10V160000: Spare Tire Retainer Cable Corrosion
  • Recall - Spare Tire Carrier Cable Corrosion
    • Dealer Letter
    • Owner Letter
    • Q&A
    • Interim Technical Instructions
  • Recall - Potential Spare Tire Carrier Cable Corrosion
    • Dealer Letter
    • Appendix
    • Owner Letter
    • Dealer Q&A
    • Technical Instructions
      • Information
      • I. Operation Flow Chart
      • II. Identification of Affected Vehicles
      • III. Preparation
      • IV. Background
      • V. General Work Procedure
      • VI. Work Procedure (Cable Conditions With Less Than 8" of Rust)
      • VII. Work Procedure (Cable Conditions With No Rust)
      • VIII. Appendix
  • Recall -Potential Spare Tire Carrier Cable Separation
    • Dealer Letter
    • Appendix
    • Owner Letter
    • Q & A
    • Technical Instructions
      • Information
      • I. Operation Flow Chart
      • II. Identification of Affected Vehicles
      • III. Preparation
      • IV. Background
      • V. General Work Procedure
      • VI. Work Procedure (Cable Conditions With Less Than 8" of Rust)
      • VII. Work Procedure (Cable Conditions With No Rust)
      • VIII. Appendix
• Customer Interest
  • Canada - Interior - Various Interior Trim Panels Loose
  • Canada - Ignition System - MIL ON/DTC's P0300 to P0306
  • Canada - Brakes - Rear Brake Drum Squeal Noise
  • Canada - Charging System - Low Battery/No Start Condition
  • Brakes - Pad Clicking Noise
  • Trunk - Water Leaks
  • P/S - Power Steering Rack Squeaking Noise
  • Front Suspension - Squeaking Noise
  • Steering - Updated Rack Guide, Smoother Return
  • Steering - New Rack Guide, Smoother Return
  • Powertrain - Rough Idle/Single Cylinder Misfire
  • Charging System - Low Battery/No Start Condition
  • Ignition System - MIL ON/Misfire DTC's Set
  • Seat Belts - Shoulder Anchor Tape Set
  • Brakes - Rear Brake Squealing Noise
  • Instruments - Speedometer/Tachometer Needle Movement
  • Antitheft - New Hood Latch Reduces False Activations
  • MIL ON - DTC P0420, Catalyst Efficiency.
  • Doors - Rattle From Front Door Panel Area
  • Sliding Door, Power - Cable Adjustment
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure
      • Vehicle Preparation
      • Adjusting Cable Tension: Inner and Outer Cables
  • Windows - Lower Window Frame Rattling Noise
  • Body - Interior Trim Panels/Garnish Loose
  • Interior - Sun Visor Feels Loose
  • Sliding Door Transmitter - Unintentional Activation
  • Seat (No. 2 Rear-Most) - Difficult to Remove or Install
  • Spare Tire Lift - Inoperative
  • Doors - Irregular Power Sliding Door Operation
  • Interior - Power Seat Inoperative/Loose
  • Seats - Bottom Cover Looseness
  • Doors - Creak Noise Reduction From Sliding Door
  • Body - Power Sliding Door Malfunctions/Inoperative
  • Canada - Brakes - Pad Clicking Noise
  • Canada - Sliding Door - Transmitter Improvements
  • Canada - Spare Tire Lift - Inoperative
  • Canada - Antitheft - New Hood Latch Reduces False Activations
  • Canada - Restraints - Shoulder Belt Anchor Maintenance
  • Canada - Body - Front Door Rattles On Closing
  • Canada - Sliding Door - Cable Adjustment Procedure
  • Canada - A/T - Fluid Leak From Missing Case Plug
  • Canada - Interior - Sun Visor Feels Loose
  • Canada - Body - Third Row Seat Slide Function Inoperative
  • Canada - Seat (No. 2 Rear-Most) - Difficult to Remove or Instal
  • Canada - Interior - Power Seat Inoperative/Loose
  • Canada - Body - Power Sliding Door Malfunctions/Inoperative
• Factory Modifications
  • P/S - Power Steering Rack Squeaking Noise
  • Antitheft - New Hood Latch Reduces False Activations
  • MIL ON - DTC P0420, Catalyst Efficiency.
  • Windows - Lower Window Frame Rattling Noise
• Labor/Parts Updates
  • Windows - Lower Window Frame Rattling Noise
• Recommended Repairs
  • Sliding Door, Power - Cable Adjustment
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure
      • Vehicle Preparation
      • Adjusting Cable Tension: Inner and Outer Cables
  • Doors - Irregular Power Sliding Door Operation
• Superceded Bulletins
  • SC-A9E-PRELIM - 04/15/10
  • SC-A0E - 04/12/10
  • Vehicle - Replacement Certification Labels
  • EL010-07 - 11/09/07
  • PA005-04 - 11/16/2004
  • PA003-02 - 6/4/2002
  • PG017-02 - 08/30/02
  • VIN Plate - Replacement Availability
  • Certification Label - Replacement Availability
  • Instruments - Speedo/Tachometer at Zero First Few Miles
  • Body - Sealing Hem-Flanges And Body Seams
  • Body - Body Sectioning
  • Tires/Wheels - Spare Tire Carrier Operation
  • Wheels/Tires - Spare Tire Carrier Operation
  • Power Seats - Movement/Adjustment Inoperative
  • Interior - Trim Panels Loose/Fit Poorly
  • Interior - Trim Panel Removal/Installation Precautions
  • Doors - Power Sliding Door Inoperative
  • Doors - Diagnostic Procedure Power Sliding Door
  • Power Sliding Door - Erratic Operation or Inoperative
  • Keyless Entry System - Identification/Programming
  • Keyless Entry - Transmitter Identification/Programming
  • Keyless Entry - Transmitter Programming/Identification
  • Seat Belt Tongue Plate Stopper - New Parts
  • Restraints - Seat Belt Tongue Plate Stopper Service
  • Interior - Unable to Buckle the Seat Belt
  • Alternator - Low Charge Rate at Idle or Low Rpm
  • Fuel System - Injector Cleaning Procedure
  • Emissions - CA/50 State Certified Emission Control Label
  • Engine Controls - Bank 1 And Bank 2 A/F And O2 Sensor ID
  • OBD II - Readiness Monitor Drive Patterns
  • Electrical Battery Maintenance and Testing
  • Vehicle - Long Term Storage Information
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • Body - Sealing Hem Flanges And Body Seams
  • Canada - Restraints - Seat Belt Tongue Plate Stopper Replacemen
  • Canada - A/T - Installation Precautions
  • Canada - Alignment - Zero Point Calibration On VSC
  • Canada - Interior - Various Interior Trim Panels Loose
  • Canada - Wipers/Washers - Wiper Blade Maintenance
  • Canada - Cooling System - Radiator Cap Inspection Procedure
  • Canada - Restraints - Seat Cover Replacement On Side Air Bag
  • Canada - Electrical - Interior Electrical Component Precautions
  • Canada - A/C - Sensor Inspection Procedures
  • Canada - A/T - Torque Converter Bolt Installation Precautions
  • Canada - Engine Controls - AF Sensor Identification
  • Canada - Ignition System - MIL ON/DTC's P0300 to P0306
  • Canada - Brakes - Rear Brake Drum Squeal Noise
  • Canada - Charging System - Low Battery/No Start Condition
  • Canada - Vehicle - Replacement VIN Plate Information
  • Body - Welding Specifications & Substitutions
  • A/T - Inspect Shift Shaft Sub Assembly For Reman Program
  • Body - Collision Repair Information
  • Restraints - Seat Cover Replacement On Side Air Bag Veh.
  • Electrical - Interior Electrical Component Precautions
  • A/T - Replacement Precautions
  • A/T - Torque Converter Bolt Installation Precautions
  • Vehicle - Usage Of Non-OE Parts
  • Vehicle - VIN Plate/Certification Label Replacement
  • Vehicle - Certification Label Information
  • Vehicle - Replacement VIN Plate Information
  • Vehicle - Towing Guide
  • Vehicle - Towing Guide.
  • Tools - Special Service Tools
  • Brakes - Pad Clicking Noise
  • Trunk - Water Leaks
  • P/S - Power Steering Rack Squeaking Noise
  • Front Suspension - Squeaking Noise
  • Steering - Updated Rack Guide, Smoother Return
  • Steering - New Rack Guide, Smoother Return
  • Valve Cover Oil Baffle - Damage Prevention
  • Steering/Suspension - Ball Joint Inspection
  • Alloy Wheel - Identification and Application
  • Vehicle Pulling to One Side
    • Overview
    • Wheel Alignment & Tire Characteristics
    • Repair Procedures
  • Powertrain - Rough Idle/Single Cylinder Misfires
  • Powertrain - Rough Idle/Single Cylinder Misfire
  • Engine Controls - O2 Sensor Monitor Threshold Values
  • Charging System - Low Battery/No Start Condition
  • Ignition System - MIL ON/Misfire DTC's Set
  • MIL ON - DTC P0420 Catalyst Efficiency
  • Windows - Inoperative Passenger Side Switch
  • Seat Belts - Shoulder Anchor Tape Set
  • Brakes - Rear Brake Squealing Noise
  • Instruments - Speedometer/Tachometer Needle Movement
  • Lights - Headlight Alignment Modified
  • Repair Manual Corrections - ABS
  • Steering Wheel Nut - Torque Standardization
  • Paint - Codes And Color Combinations
  • Keyless Entry - Programming Remote Transmitters
    • Overview
    • Programming Procedures
  • Accessories - Rivet Nut Tool
  • Body - Structural Repair Precautions
  • Body - Side Impact Protection Beams
  • Antitheft - Engine Immobilizer System Cautions
  • Airbag - Manual Corrections Front Passenger Airbag
  • Recall 98E035000: Anti-Theft Electrical System Defect
  • Antitheft - Changes For GBS Glass Breakage System
  • Antitheft - New Hood Latch Reduces False Activations
  • Antitheft - Programing the Remote Control
    • Overview
    • Programming Procedure
  • Antitheft - Scantool Immobilizer Key Code Utility
    • Overview
    • Verify Immobilizer Key Type
    • Key Registration
    • Key Code Erasure
    • Auto Registration Closure
  • Emissions - OBD II Readiness Monitor Drive Patterns
    • Overview
    • Readiness Monitor Drive Pattern
      • Application Tables
      • EGR Monitor
      • Catalyst Monitors
      • EVAP Monitors
      • Oxygen Monitors
  • EVAP System - Supplemental Operation/Diagnostics
    • Overview
    • Early Type and Late EVAP Systems Outline
      • 1. Early Type Description
      • 2. Late Type Description
      • 3. Echo Late Type Description
      • 4. Late Type System Monitor Sequence
      • Diagnostic Tips For Type EVAP System
  • Exhaust System - Sulfur Smell
  • MIL ON - DTC P0420, Catalyst Efficiency.
  • Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure
  • Sliding Door Handle - Push Button Improvement
  • Doors - Rattle From Front Door Panel Area
  • Sliding Door, Power - Cable Adjustment
    • Overview
    • Repair Procedure
      • Vehicle Preparation
      • Adjusting Cable Tension: Inner and Outer Cables
  • Repair Manual Corrections - Doors/Power Windows
  • Child Restraint - Seat Top Strap Installation
    • Overview
    • Installation Procedure/Reference Information
  • Windshield Wiper Blade - Maintenance and Cleaning
  • Rear Window Washer - Fluid Leakage
  • Windows - Lower Window Frame Rattling Noise
  • Paint - Refinishing Bumper Cover
  • Cooling System - Radiator Cap Inspection Procedure
  • Transaxle - Replace Speed Sensor Plug with Cover
  • A/T - Fluid Interchangeability
  • Body - Interior Trim Panels/Garnish Loose
  • Paint - Refinish Formula Codes
  • Paint - Paint Codes
  • Paint - Iron Rust Contamination Repair
  • Interior - Sun Visor Feels Loose
  • Sliding Door Transmitter - Unintentional Activation
  • Seat (No. 2 Rear-Most) - Difficult to Remove or Install
  • Keyless Entry - Transmitter Programming And ID
  • Spare Tire Lift - Inoperative
  • Doors - Irregular Power Sliding Door Operation
  • Daytime Running Light - Disabling Procedure
  • Suspension - Rear Rubber Bumper Redesign
  • Interior - Power Seat Inoperative/Loose
  • Seat Belts - Extenders Available
    • Introduction
    • Procedure and Sample Label
    • Application Charts
    • Part Number Information
    • Owner Instructions
    • Seat Belt Extender Worksheet
  • Seat Belts - Extenders
    • Overview
    • Procedure and Sample Label
    • Application Charts
    • Part Number Information
    • Owner Instructions
    • Seat Belts - Extenders Worksheet
  • SRS/Interior - Seat Cover Replacement Caution
  • Seats - Bottom Cover Looseness
  • Sliding Door - Service Tips
  • Doors - Creak Noise Reduction From Sliding Door
  • A/C - Sensor Inspection Procedures
  • Body - Power Sliding Door Malfunctions/Inoperative
  • Fuel System - Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure
  • Electrical - Battery Maintenance and Testing
  • Doors - Power Sliding Door Adjustment Procedure
  • Sliding Door - Diagnostic Tips
  • Drivetrain - Drive/Axle Shaft Replacement Precautions
  • Engine Controls - Bank 1/Bank 2 O2 Sensor identification
  • Body - Paintless Dent Repair Information
  • Restraints - SRS Component Disposal
  • Wheels/Tires - Spare Tire Carrier Operation Information
  • Keyless Entry - Remote Transmitter Programming Guide
  • ABS/TCS - Zero Point Calibration Information
  • A/T, M/T - Alignment Pin Service Precaution
  • Restraints - Seat Belt Tongue Plate Stopper Replacement
  • Body/Frame - Protective Wax Coating Information
  • Body/Frame - Sectioning Information
  • Body - Panel Adhesive Information
  • Body - Collision Damage Repair Precautions
  • Body - Acid Rain Paint Damage Prevention/Repair
  • Body/Interior - Trim Removal And Installation
  • Restraints - SRS Service Precautions
  • Body - Plastic Bumper Refinishing
  • Body - Bumper Component Repair
  • Paint - Refinishing Information
  • Electrical - SRS And HV Wiring Repairs
  • Vehicle - Long Term Storage Guidelines
  • Engine Controls - A/F And O2 Sensor Identification
  • Recall 10V160000: Spare Tire Retainer Cable Corrosion
  • Recall - Spare Tire Carrier Cable Corrosion
    • Dealer Letter
    • Owner Letter
    • Q&A
    • Interim Technical Instructions
  • Body - Corrosion Prevention And Sound Absorption Info.
  • Body - HSS/UHSS Cabin Reinforcement Repair/Replacement
  • Body - Approved Collision Repair Methods
  • Recall - Potential Spare Tire Carrier Cable Corrosion
    • Dealer Letter
    • Appendix
    • Owner Letter
    • Dealer Q&A
    • Technical Instructions
      • Information
      • I. Operation Flow Chart
      • II. Identification of Affected Vehicles
      • III. Preparation
      • IV. Background
      • V. General Work Procedure
      • VI. Work Procedure (Cable Conditions With Less Than 8" of Rust)
      • VII. Work Procedure (Cable Conditions With No Rust)
      • VIII. Appendix
  • Restraints - OCS System Initialization
  • Recall -Potential Spare Tire Carrier Cable Separation
    • Dealer Letter
    • Appendix
    • Owner Letter
    • Q & A
    • Technical Instructions
      • Information
      • I. Operation Flow Chart
      • II. Identification of Affected Vehicles
      • III. Preparation
      • IV. Background
      • V. General Work Procedure
      • VI. Work Procedure (Cable Conditions With Less Than 8" of Rust)
      • VII. Work Procedure (Cable Conditions With No Rust)
      • VIII. Appendix
  • Canada - Speedometer / Tachometer - Needle Movement
  • Canada - HVAC - Optimum Cabin Interior Temperature
  • Canada - Bolts - Standard Bolt Torque Specifications
  • Canada - Steering - Improved Steering Return Sensitivity
  • Canada - Drivetrain - Drive/Axle Shaft Replacement Precautions
  • Canada - Brakes - Pad Clicking Noise
  • Canada - A/C - Evaporator Odor
  • Canada - Steering Gear - R and R Precautions for SRS Vehicles
  • Canada - Valve Cover Oil Baffle - Damage Prevention
  • Canada - Wheels / Tires - Wheel Balance Accuracy
  • Canada - Sliding Door - Transmitter Improvements
  • Canada - Spare Tire Lift - Inoperative
  • Canada - Antitheft - New Hood Latch Reduces False Activations
  • Canada - A/T - Torque Converter Set Bolt Precautions
  • Canada - Engine Controls - ECU Reprogramming Procedure
  • Canada - Antitheft - Automatic Door Lock Feature Programming
  • Canada - Restraints - Shoulder Belt Anchor Maintenance
  • Canada - Restraints - Seat Belt Tongue Plate Stopper Replacemen
  • Canada - Wiper Motor - Circuit Breaker Inspection Procedure
  • Canada - Steering Wheel Nut - Torque Standardization
  • Canada - Body - Front Door Rattles On Closing
  • Canada - Vehicle - Programming Homelink(R) Transceiver
  • Canada - Air Bags - Deactivation Supplement
  • Canada - Emissions - OBD II Readiness Monitor Drive Patterns
  • Canada - Sliding Door - Cable Adjustment Procedure
  • Canada - Sliding Door - Diagnostic Tips
  • Canada - Doors - Power Sliding Door Adjustment Procedure
  • Canada - Windows - Rattling Noise Especially When Down
  • Canada - Wipers - Blade Replacement Procedure
  • Canada - A/T - Fluid Leak From Missing Case Plug
  • Canada - Rear Window Washer - Fluid Leakage
  • Canada - Trailer Harness - Updated Design/Diagnostics
  • Canada - Paint - Prevention And Repair Of Acid Rain Damage
  • Canada - Paint - Refinishing Bumper Cover
  • Canada - Interior - Recommended Carpet Cleaning Procedure
  • Canada - Interior - Sun Visor Feels Loose
  • Canada - Body - Third Row Seat Slide Function Inoperative
  • Canada - Seat (No. 2 Rear-Most) - Difficult to Remove or Instal
  • Canada - Wheels/Tires - Spare Tire Carrier Operation Informatio
  • Canada - Interior - Power Seat Inoperative/Loose
  • Canada - Restraints - Tether Anchors For Child Restraints
  • Canada - Restraints - Child Seat Top Strap Bracket Installation
  • Canada - Sliding Door Handle - Push Button Improvement
  • Canada - Body - Power Sliding Door Malfunctions/Inoperative
  • Body/Frame - Body Sectioning Information
  • Emissions - CA/FED Emissions Underhood Label Ordering