Canada - Fuel System - Underbody Rattling Noises

Bulletin
TSB3565

Issue Date
April 30, 2011

Market
Canada

Title
RATTLE NOISE FROM FUEL TANK PROTECTOR (LOWER CENTER)

Component
ENGINE MECHANICAL

Models
'08 - '11 Avalon, '07 - '11 Camry, '07 - '08 Solara

INTRODUCTION:

Some Avalon, Camry, and Solara vehicles may exhibit a rattle type noise coming from underneath the vehicle while driving. This may be caused by the lower center fuel tank protector contacting the exhaust pipe. An updated part has been released to address this concern.






APPLICABILITY:

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:

This TSB applies to:







- All 2008 - 2011 Avalon vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown.







- All 2007 - 2011 Camry vehicles, EXCEPT SE models, produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
- All 2007 - 2008 Solara vehicles.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:







1. Remove the rear exhaust pipe supports by removing the 7 bolts, then support the exhaust.

Torque: 33 N-m (337 kgf-cm, 24 ft-lbf)

NOTE
It is only necessary to lower one muffler (either side) on dual exhaust vehicles.







2. 2AR equipped vehicles only:







Remove the No. 2 floor under cover by removing the 2 clips and 6 grommets.







3. Remove and replace the lower center fuel tank protector with the 4 bolts.

Torque: 5.4 N-m (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf)

4. Reassemble vehicle in reverse order of disassembly.

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.