Canada - Body - Roof Rack Leg Cover Installation

Bulletin
TSB3288R

Issue Date
September 25, 2009

Market
Canada

Title
ROOF RACK LEG COVER INSTALLATION DURING PDS

Component
GENERAL INFORMATION

Models
'10 Highlander; Highlander HV

TSB REVISION NOTICE:
October 16, 2009: The Applicable Vehicle Information table has been updated.
Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.

INTRODUCTION:
To prevent damage to the roof rack leg cover prior to installation of the crossbars, the leg covers are not installed from the factory. Install the roof rack leg covers according to the following procedure during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). Crossbars for DIO should be installed prior to the installation of the roof rack leg covers.






APPLICABILITY:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:
For roof rack crossbar installation, follow the installation instructions found on the Technical Information System (TIS).

NOTE:
The roof rack leg covers are stored in the vehicle's cargo area.







1. Install the right and left rear roof rack leg covers in the following sequence (labeled in figure 1).
A. Insert the tabs at the front of the cover into the roof rack rail.
B. Place the cover on the leg, aligning each rear end. Do not press the cover down.
C. Press the cover claws facing the outside of the vehicle into place.
D. Press the cover claws facing the inside of the vehicle into place.

NOTE:
Do NOT press the claws facing the outside of the vehicle at the same time as pressing the claws facing the inside. The leg cover may be damaged.

E. Check that the covers are installed securely.