Body - Sliding Door Weatherstrip Freezes to Body

T-SB-0028-08

April 3, 2008

Sliding Door Weatherstrip Freezing

Service Category
Vehicle Exterior

Section
Door/Hatch

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction

Some 2004-2005 model year Sienna vehicles may experience a condition where the sliding door weatherstrip may freeze against the vehicle body. The shape of the roof side rail weatherstrip has been modified to resolve this condition.





Parts Information

Production Change Information





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





Required Materials





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

Removal of Original Roof Side Weatherstrip

NOTE:
If replacing the old weatherstrips, for any reason, replace them in pairs only using the updated parts.





1. Remove original weatherstrip and attaching clips from the vehicle.





2. Remove adhesive residue using 3M(TM) General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner (follow directions on the container carefully).

NOTE
To prevent paint damage, use care when removing the old adhesive.

Installation of New Roof Side Rail Weatherstrip





1. Remove the backing material from the 2 attaching tapes located at the ends of the weatherstrip.





2. Attach the weatherstrip to the body by inserting all 4 clips into the holes in the body.





3. Push down on the ends of the seal to adhere the tape to the body.





4. Peel the backing off the center portion (long section).

Push down on the center portion of the weatherstrip to adhere the tape sections to the body.





5. Use the 3M(TM) Rubber Hand Roller to make sure the weatherstrip is properly adhered to the body. Roll the roller back and forth on the surface of the weatherstrip applying approximately 11 lbs. of force to the roller and seal

NOTE
Be careful not to wrinkle the rubber as you are applying downward force to the weatherstrip while moving the roller back and forth.