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Canada - Body - Running Board Clips, Loose






Bulletin
TSB2011

Issue Date
August 16, 2004

Market
Canada

Title
RUNNING BOARD CLIP IMPROVEMENT

Component
BODY COMPONENT

Models
'04 GX 470

Some vehicles may experience a condition where the running board (rocker panel moulding) clips become loose. New running board (rocker panel moulding) clips have been developed to correct this condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2004 model year GX 470 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.







PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







PARTS INFORMATION:







WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Refer to the ETAS for 2004 model year GX 470
Repair Manual: Section: Exterior/Interior Trim; Subsection: Side
Step: Replacement.







1. Remove running board (rocker panel molding) clips.
a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 10 clips at the location shown in the illustration.

NOTE:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


2. Replace old style running board (rocker panel molding) clips with new style.
3. Reinstallation is reverse of removal.
4. Perform procedure on opposite side of vehicle.

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.