Convertible - Boot Separation/Tearing

BODY
BO004-01
REVISED

May 25, 2001

Title:
CONVERTIBLE BOOT REPAIR

Models
'00 Solara Convertible

TSB REVISION NOTICE:
The warranty information update in this TSB is underlined.

Introduction
To repair a condition in which the convertible boot separates at the reinforcement as a result of the plastic rivets popping or tearing out of the plastic reinforcement on the 2000 model year Solara Convertible, a boot repair kit has been developed.

Applicable Vehicles
^ 2000 model year Solara Convertible vehicles.





Production Change Information





Parts Information





Required Tools & Material





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*:

This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.

Repair Procedure

1. With the boot at or above room temperature, separate the plastic rivets with a trim remover, or like tool, and discard the rivets. The exposed hole will be used for the new fastener.

2. Starting from the center hole and working outwards, replace the plastic rivets with aluminum rivets from the boot repair kit in all except the two outboard holes.





3. Add a washer to the back side of the reinforcement over the rivet end, as shown.





4. For the two outboard holes, first add the reinforcement plate. nibs down, by placing it over the rivet end and pushing it against the reinforcement edge.

Important:
The 90° flange must face down.

5. Add a washer to the back side of the reinforcement over the rivet end. Hold the components together securely during assembly.

6. Be sure the rivet tool is perpendicular to the rivet and that the rivet is fully seated against the mating surface before activating the rivet tool.

7. The finished assembly should be snug.