Interior - Cargo Net Trim Panel Gap
T-SB-0347-09September 30, 2009
Cargo Net Trim Panel Gap
Service Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Interior Panels/Trim
Market
USA
Applicability
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.
Parts Information
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.
Required Tools & Equipment
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.
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.