Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Canada - Instruments - Clock Face Appears Cloudy/Foggy






Bulletin
TSB3404

Issue Date
June 8, 2010

Market
Canada

Title
CLOUDY OR FOGGY CLOCK FACE APPEARANCE

Component
BODY ELECTRICAL

Models
'09-'10 Camry; Camry HV

INTRODUCTION:
Some Camry and Camry HV vehicles may exhibit a condition where the clock lens appears foggy or clouded.
A replacement lens is now available as a separate service part 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. Remove the No. 1 defroster nozzle garnish.
A. Disengage the 8 clips and 4 guides.
B. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 defroster nozzle garnish.







2. Remove the clock assembly by removing the 4 screws.
3. Remove the clock lens from the clock assembly.
A. Remove the upper side hooks.







Remove the right and left hooks, and then the center hooks.












B. Remove the lower side hooks.
Remove the right and left hooks, and then the center hooks.

4. Attach a new lens to the clock assembly.







A. Place the lens on the clock assembly. (Do NOT insert hooks.)

NOTE:
Use caution to prevent smudges and fingerprints on the lens.








B. Insert the center hooks.







C. Insert the right and left hooks.
D. Reconfirm that the upper 4 hooks and lower 4 hooks are attached and snapped in place.







5. Install the clock assembly with the 4 screws.







6. Install the No. 1 defroster nozzle garnish.
A. Connect each connector.
B. Engage the 4 guides.
C. Engage the 8 clips and install the No. 1 defroster nozzle garnish.

7. Verify clock operation, check dimmer, and set to the correct time.

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.