Canada - Engine - Drive Belt Noises On Initial Start Up

Bulletin
3116

Issue Date
March 19, 2009

Title:
3UR-FE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE

Component
ENGINE MECHANICAL

Models
'08 Sequoia; '07- '08 Tundra

INTRODUCTION:







Some customers may experience an abnormal noise from the engine accessory drive belt area during an initial start. An improved accessory drive belt has been developed to reduce this noise. Use the procedure in this bulletin to address customer concerns.







WARRANTY INFORMATION:







PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the drive belt.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Sequoia/ Tundra
- Year: 2007/ 2008
- Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System
- Section: Engine Mechanical
- Keyword: 3UR-FE Engine Mechanical: Drive Belt: Removal

2. Replace the drive belt.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Sequoia/ Tundra
- Year: 2007/ 2008
- Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System
- Section: Engine Mechanical
- Keyword: 3UR-FE Engine Mechanical: Drive Belt: Installation

3. Confirm the condition has been corrected.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.