Body - Roof Drip Moulding Is Loose
T-SB-0084-10March 5, 2010
Roof Drip Molding Loose
Service Category
Vehicle Exterior
Section
Exterior Panels/Trim
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some 2009 Venza vehicles may exhibit a condition where the Roof Drip Moldings become loose. An improved part has been developed to correct this condition
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 occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.
Production Change Information
This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
Parts Information
Required Tools & Equipment
Repair Procedure
Standard Roof Disassembly
1. Remove the roof drip center side finish molding (without sliding roof).
A. Put protective tape around the roof drip center side finish molding.
B. Using a molding remover disengage the 2 clips and remove the roof drip center side finish molding.
^ Do NOT remove the clips.
^ If the clips are damaged or separated, replace them with new clips.
2. Remove any dirt debris etc. from the channel (all surfaces) and wipe with rubbing alcohol taking care to prevent any contamination after wiping.
Reassembly
1. Remove the release liner from the front piece of tape.
2. Set the molding into the front clip.
3. Install the front half of the molding in the channel by setting the outboard edge and lip first then rotating the inboard edge and lip down into the channel working from the front toward the rear. Stop just above the middle of the rear door opening.
4. Remove the release liner from the two rear pieces of tape.
5. Install the rear half of the molding in the channel by setting the outboard edge and lip first then rotating the inboard edge and lip down into the channel working from the front toward the rear.
6. Set the molding into the rear clip.
7. Press down on the tape with 13kg force (29 lbs.). This can be done by hand or by rubber roller. Maintain pressure for at least five seconds.
NOTICE
Be careful NOT to damage the top surface of the molding.
Panoramic Roof Disassembly
1. Remove the roof drip center side finish molding (with Sliding Roof).
A. Put protective tape around the roof drip center side finish molding.
B. Using a molding remover disengage the 2 clips and remove the roof drip center side finish molding.
NOTE
^ Do NOT remove the clips.
^ If the clips are damaged or separated, replace them with new clips.
2. Remove any dirt debris etc. from the channel (all surfaces) and wipe with rubbing alcohol taking care to prevent any contamination after wiping.
Reassembly
1. Remove the release liner from the tape.
2. Set the molding into the front Clip.
3. Install the molding in the channel by setting the outboard edge and lip first then rotating the inboard edge and lip down into the channel working from the front to the rear.
4. Set the molding into the rear Clip.
5. Press down on the tape with 13kg force (29 lbs.). This can be done by hand or by rubber roller. Maintain pressure for at least five seconds.
NOTICE
Be careful NOT to damage the top surface of the molding.