Canada - Interior - Cargo Net Trim Panel Gap

Bulletin
TSB3297

Issue Date
January 26,2010

Market
Canada

Title
CARGO NET TRIM PANEL GAP

Component
BODY COMPONENTS

Models
'10 Prius

INTRODUCTION:
Installation of the accessory cargo net may cause a gap to occur between the left or right interior lower quarter panel and upper quarter panel trim. A new cargo net hook and mounting location have been developed to address this concern






APPLICABILITY:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:






REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

NOTE:
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling SPX/OTC at 1-800-933-8335.


REPAIR PROCEDURE:







1. Using a screwdriver, remove the right hand lower quarter panel trim fastener.







2. Using a plastic pry tool, disengage the lower quarter panel trim.







3. Gently pull out the panel just enough to reach the cargo net T-anchor stud.

NOTICE:
Pull out the panel only enough to access the stud, otherwise, panel damage may occur.







4. Hold the T-anchor stud and unscrew the T-anchor. Remove and discard the T-anchor and stud.







5. Snap the lower quarter panel trim back into place. Ensure that the weather strip is properly installed behind the tail light assembly.







6. Select one of the cargo net hooks from the repair kit and insert the fastener (removed in step 1) through the hole of the hook. Ensure the hook is located on the bottom of the opening and tighten with a screwdriver.

NOTE:
Do NOT overtighten the screw.







7. Plug the hole (from removal of the original T-anchor) in the panel with one of the plastic plugs in the repair kit.
8. Repeat steps 1-7 on the left hand side.

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.