Canada - Interior - 2nd Row Middle Seat Hard To Latch Upright

T-TCI-3767

June 25, 2012

SECOND ROW MIDDLE SEAT DIFFICULT TO LATCH IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION

Service Category
Vehicle Interior

Section
Seat

Market
Canada





APPLICABILITY:

INTRODUCTION:

Some 2010 - 2011 model year Highlander vehicles may exhibit a condition where the second row middle seat is difficult to latch in the upright position. An improved seat frame is available to correct this condition.

NOTE

Adjustments to the seat striker/latch should NOT be made in an attempt to improve the ease of latching.





PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:

This bulletin applies to North American Produced (NAP) Highlander vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.





PARTS INFORMATION:





WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:





1. Verify the condition.

2. Remove the seat.

Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:

^ 2010 / 2011 Highlander:
Vehicle Interior - Seat - "Seat Rear No.1 Seat Assembly (for LH Side): Removal"

3. Disassemble the seat down to the frame.

Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:

^ 2010 / 2011 Highlander:
Vehicle Interior - Seat - "Seat Rear No.1 Seat Assembly (for LH Side): Disassembly"

4. Reassemble with the NEW seat frame.

Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:

^ 2010 / 2011 Highlander:
Vehicle Interior - Seat - "Seat: Rear No.1 Seat Assembly (for LH Side): Reassembly"

5. Install the seat.

Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:

^ 2010 / 2011 Highlander:
Vehicle Interior - Seat - "Seat: Rear No.1 Seat Assembly (for LH Side): Installation"

6. Cycle the seat into the latched position to ensure the latch function works properly.

NOTE:
Issue of the 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.

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