Canada - Exhaust - Rattle Noise From Exhaust Center Pipe

Bulletin
TSB3084

Issue Date
October 31, 2008

Market
Canada

Title
RATTLE NOISE FROM EXHAUST CENTER PIPE

Component
Engine Mechanical

Models
'07-'09 Camry

INTRODUCTION:

Some 2007 - 2009 model year NAP-built Camry vehicles equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine may exhibit a rattle noise from the exhaust center pipe when accelerating. An improved exhaust center pipe has been developed and implemented in production to address this condition. Use the following repair procedure to diagnose and repair customer complaint vehicles.






APPLICABILITY:

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.






PARTS INFORMATION:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






REQUIRED SSTS:

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Test drive the vehicle and verify that there is an abnormal rattle noise heard while accelerating.
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist with the engine running.
3. Increase the engine speed and listen to the resonator section of the exhaust center pipe with a stethoscope for a rattle noise.







CAUTION
Avoid contacting any part of the exhaust system - it is VERY HOT.

4. Did the noise appear to be the loudest at the resonator section of the exhaust center pipe?
- YES - Replace the exhaust center pipe.
Test drive the vehicle after repair to confirm the rattle noise has been addressed.
- NO - This service bulletin does NOT apply. Proceed with additional diagnosis of the rattle concern.

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.