Canada - Body - Floor Pan Creaking Noise On Rough Roads
Bulletin
3211
Issue Date
August 11, 2009
Market
Canada
Title:
BODY FLOOR PAN NOISE
Component
BODY
Models
'07-'09 Camry; Camry HV
INTRODUCTION:
Some 2007 - 2009 model year TMMK produced Camry and Camry HV vehicles may exhibit a creaking noise near the front passenger side of the vehicle when the body is flexed while driving on:
- rough roads,
- over speed bumps,
- harsh turning, or harsh braking.
APPLICABILITY:
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:
NOTE
- A mechanic's stethoscope or similar tool may be used in place of ChassisEAR(TM).
- ChassisEAR(TM) may be ordered by calling Dealer Equipment Services at 1-866-868-3372.
NOTE:
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling SPX/OTC at 1-800-933-8335.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE:
Use ChassisEAR(TM) to verify noise is coming from the right hand passenger side floor board area of the vehicle.
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the RH front seat assembly.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Camry /Camry HV
- Year: 2007/2008/2009
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Seat
- Keyword: Front Seat Assembly (for Manual Seat): Removal
- Keyword: Front Seat Assembly (for Power Seat): Removal
2. Remove the audio amplifier assembly (if equipped).
A. Remove the 2 clips and audio amplifier cover.
B. Disconnect each connector and remove the bolt.
C. Disengage the clip.
D. Remove the bolt and audio amplifier assembly as shown in the illustration.
3. Remove the front door scuff plate RH by disengaging the 7 claws and 3 clips.
4. Remove the cowl side trim subassembly RH.
A. Remove the cowl side trim clip.
B. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly RH.
5. Remove the instrument panel No. 2 under cover sub-assembly.
A. Disengage the 4 claws.
B. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 2 under cover sub-assembly.
6. Remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.
A. Remove the bolt in Figure 7.
B. Remove the screw and the 3 screws.
C. Disengage the 3 claws and the 3 clips.
D. Disconnect the connector and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.
7. Remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.
A. Turn the shift lever knob counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.
8. Remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish by disengaging the 2 clips.
9. Remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish by disengaging the 2 clips.
10. Remove the floor shift position indicator housing sub-assembly (for automatic transaxle).
A. Disengage the 6 claws and the 3 clips, and then remove the floor shift position indicator housing subassembly.
B. Disconnect the seat heater switch connectors (if equipped).
11. Remove the upper console panel (for manual transaxle).
A. Open the lid of the upper console panel.
B. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
C. Using a molding remover, disengage the 2 claws and the 5 clips, and then remove the upper console panel as shown in the illustration.
12. Remove the upper console rear panel sub-assembly (for automatic transaxle)
A. Disengage the 3 claws and the 5 clips.
B. Disconnect the connector and remove the upper console rear panel sub-assembly.
13. Remove the upper console rear panel sub-assembly (for manual transaxle)
A. Disengage the 3 claws and the 5 clips.
B. Disconnect the connector and remove the upper console rear panel sub-assembly.
14. Remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.
A. Remove the 2 screws.
B. Disengage the 4 claws.
C. Disconnect each connector and remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.
15. Remove the console box pocket and carpet.
16. Remove the console box assembly.
A. Remove the 2 screws.
B. Disengage the clamp.
C. Remove the 2 bolts and the console box assembly.
17. Remove the No. 1 console box insert front.
A. Remove the 3 screws.
B. Disengage the clip and remove the No. 1 console box insert front.
18. Remove the RH front floor carpet.
A. Remove the 3 floor carpet hooks.
B. Release the clamp.
C. Remove the RH front carpet assembly.
D. Remove the 3 clips and remove the floor carpet bracket RH.
19. Remove the RH floor silencer pad.
20. Release the 4 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.
21. Remove the HVAC unit drain hose.
A. Disconnect the HVAC unit drain hose from the fitting on the HVAC unit.
B. Pull from grommet in the floor and remove.
22. Relocate and fold the No. 1 center console silencer away from the floor pan.
23. Relocate and fold the dash panel insulator assembly away from the floor pan.
WELD INSPECTION PROCEDURE:
1. Locate two welds, as indicated, approximately 10 in. (254 mm) outboard of the center tunnel.
2. Remove 4 x 4 in. (101.6 x 101.6 mm) section of asphalt sheeting around the welds.
3. Using a feeler gauge, inspect for a gap between the floor pan and subframe mounting structure at both weld locations.
NOTE
If gap is present, weld must be rewelded.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Prep area for weld as necessary.
2. Weld the subframe mounting structure to the floor pan, using 15 mm MIG welds.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to interior components, cover adjacent interior components with proper protective coverings, suitable for welding.
3. Test drive vehicle to verify elimination of noise.
REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE:
1. Apply rust preventive coatings to repaired areas.
NOTE
Using coatings such as TPX Spot Prime and T306 Solvent.
A. Spray onto top of welds.
B. Apply to underbody through indicated subframe access hole.
2. Reapply sound dampening material, such as Damp Coat AD410, to areas where material was removed previously.
3. Repaint repaired areas.
NOTE
Allow 24 hours for materials to cure, before additional reassembly
4. Reassemble vehicle in reverse order of disassembly steps 1-23.
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.