Canada - Interior - Gap Between A-Pillar And Instrument Panel

Bulletin
TSB3348

Issue Date
January 22, 2010

Market
Canada

Title
GAP BETWEEN INSTRUMENT PANEL AND A-PILLAR

Component
BODY COMPONENTS

Models
'08-'09 Sequoia; '07-'09 Tundra

INTRODUCTION:







Some Sequoia and Tundra vehicles may exhibit a gap between the A-Pillar trim garnish and the corner of the instrument panel as shown in the illustration. An improved A-Pillar garnish has been developed for this condition.






APPLICABILITY:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:


PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown.






PARTS INFORMATION:






REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

NOTE:
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling SPX/OTC at 1-800-933-8335.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:







1. Remove the right and left A-Pillar garnishes and replace with NEW A-Pillar garnishes using the procedures listed.
A. Using a plastic pry tool, detach the 2 claws and remove the 2 assist grip plugs.
B. Remove the 2 bolts and assist grip.
C. Detach the claw and remove the front A-Pillar garnish.

HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH and RH side.

2. Confirm the NEW A-Pillar garnish has hook feature added to bottom portion (see Figure 2).
3. Install the NEW A-Pillar garnish in reverse order of removal.







4. Once the new A Pillar garnish is installed, make sure the edge of the instrument panel is set on top of the rib on the new A Pillar garnish.







5. Visually inspect both sides to ensure gap condition has been eliminated (see Figure 3).

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.