Body - Sunroof Popping Noise When Opening
T-SB-0334-09September 11, 2009
Sliding Roof Pop Noise When Opening
Service Category
Vehicle Exterior
Section
Sliding Roof/Convertible
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some 2007 - 2010 model year TMMK-built Camry and Camry HV vehicles may exhibit a condition where the roof makes a popping noise when tilting or opening the sliding roof glass. The noise is created by interference between the back of the sliding roof opening and the sliding roof glass rim on the back of the glass. Follow the procedures outlined in this bulletin to address this condition.
Production Change Information
This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
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.
Parts Information
Required Tools & Equipment
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm the popping noise occurs when the sliding roof is tilted or opened.
2. Verify that the noise is caused by interference between the sliding roof panel and the roof of the vehicle.
3. Remove the left sliding roof side garnish by disengaging the 6 claws.
4. Remove the right sliding roof side garnish by disengaging the 6 claws.
5. Move the sliding roof panel to the "tilt" position.
6. Loosen the 4 sliding roof glass sub-assembly bolts, using a T25 TORX driver.
NOTE
Do NOT remove the bolts.
7. Insert plastic shims.
Place two 100 mm wide 2 mm thick plastic shims (3M PA1 Hand Applicator or equivalent) along the rear edge of the roof opening positioned 250 mm from the side of the roof opening to the center of each shim.
8. Move the sliding roof panel to the "closed" position.
NOTE
Do NOT remove the shims.
9. Level the sliding roof panel.
10. Tighten the 4 sliding roof glass sub-assembly bolts, using a T25 TORX driver.
Torque: 4 N*m (41 kgf*cm, 35 in*lbf)
11. Move the sliding roof assembly to the "tilt" position and remove the shims.
12. Close the sliding roof.
13. Install the left sliding roof side garnish by engaging the 6 claws.
14. Install the right sliding roof side garnish by engaging the 6 claws.
15. Cycle the sliding roof from the "Closed" position to the "Tilt" position to the "Open" position to ensure pop noise has been eliminated and sliding roof is fully functional.
16. If the condition is NOT eliminated, replace the sliding roof glass assembly and repeat steps 3 - 15.
17. Perform a leak test on the vehicle to ensure water tightness.
18. Road test the vehicle and listen for excess wind noise around the sliding roof area.