Canada - Body - Front/Rear Door Window Wind Noise

Bulletin
TSB2168

Issue Date
February 07, 2005

Market
Canada


Title
DOOR WIND NOISE IMPROVEMENT

Component
BODY COMPONENT

Models
'01 - '05 Highlander

INTRODUCTION:

Some vehicles may exhibit wind noise coming from both the front and rear door window glass. The following repair has been developed to improve this condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2001 - 2005 model year Highlander vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.






PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:

PACKAGE ID METHOD:







Countermeasure parts can be identified by parts after the date code:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Replace the affected outside belt molding assembly.

1. Replace Front Door Moulding Assembly LH.

HINT:
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order.
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

NOTE:
Refer to the ETAS, Applicable model year Highlander Repair Manual: Engine/Hood; Front Door; Overhaul (Highlander).

A. Remove power window regulator switch assembly.
B. Remove front door lower frame bracket garnish LH.
C. Remove door pull handle.
D. Remove front door trim board sub--assembly.







E. Remove front door belt moulding assembly LH.
a. Remove the screw.
b. Put protective tape under the moulding (i.e., masking tape, body shop tape).
c. Using a moulding remover or scraper, remove the moulding.

2. Replace Rear Door Moulding Assembly LH.

HINT:
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order.
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

NOTE:
Refer to ETAS, for applicable model year Highlander Repair Manual: Engine/Hood; Rear Door; Overhaul (Highlander).

A. Remove door pull handle.
B. Remove rear door trim board sub--assembly LH.







C. Remove rear door belt moulding assembly LH.
a. Remove the screw.
b. Put protective tape under the moulding (i.e., masking tape, body shop tape).
c. Using a moulding remover or scraper, remove the moulding.

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.