Body - Interior Trim Panels/Garnish Loose

BODY
BO017-03
REVISED

Title:
TRIM GARNISH LOOSE

Models:
'91 - '07 All Models

September 9, 2003

TSB REVISION NOTICE:

^ April 24, 2006: Model year applicability has been defined to 1991 - 2007.
The Inspection/Replacement Procedure has been updated with parts information for applicable model year Avalon, Camry, and Solara vehicles.

^ March 3, 2004: The TSB has been changed to include new inspection and replacement instructions.

Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.

Introduction

Customers may experience an interior trim panel either loose or fitting poorly due to a deformed or missing panel attachment clips. When a trim garnish (A, B, C, or D pillar garnish, door trim panel, etc.) is removed and reinstalled using the old clips, there is a possibility that the garnish may exhibit a loose condition. To prevent this condition from occurring, please use the following procedures.

Applicable Vehicles

1991 - 2007 model year Toyota vehicles.





Warranty Information

Inspection/Replacement Procedure

All Models:

All trim panel attachment clips must be inspected prior to reassembly and replaced if any damage or wear is detected. If NO damage is visible, the clip may be reused. Always check to make sure that the garnish is properly attached after reinstallation of all interior trim panels.





2005 - 2006 model year Avalon, 2002 - 2007 model year Camry, and 2004 - 2006 model year Solara:

When removing the A-pillar garnish panels, replace the plastic attachment clips. Refer to the table below for appropriate part numbers.