Canada - Body - Trunk Lid Won't Stay Fully Open

Bulletin
T-TCI-3503R

Issue Date
March 10, 2011

Market
Canada

Title
TRUNK LID WILL NOT STAY AT THE FULLY OPEN POSITION

Service Category
Vehicle Exterior

Section
Door/Hatch

Market
Canada

TSB REVISION NOTICE
July 25, 2011 Rev1:
- Parts information has been updated.
- Production Change information table has been added.

Any previous printed versions of this service bulletin should be discarded.

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2009 - 2010 model year NAP (North American Production) Corolla vehicles may exhibit a condition where the trunk lid will not stay in the fully open position. Use the following repair information to correct this condition.






APPLICABILITY:

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







This TSB applies to
- ALL 2009 - 2010 model year NUMMI (WMI = 1NX) built vehicles
- 2009 - 2010 model year TMMC (WMI = 2T1) built vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:






REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

NOTE:
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling SPX/OTC at 1-800-933-8335.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

REMOVAL
1. Remove the left luggage door hinge torsion bar (LH).







A. Disconnect the luggage door hinge torsion bar LH from the luggage compartment door torsion bar support.







B. Using the SST, disconnect the left end of the luggage door hinge torsion bar LH from the luggage door hinge and the vehicle body.
SST: 09804-24010

NOTE:
If the SST is unavailable, the above procedure can be performed without the SST.







C. Disconnect the right end of the luggage door hinge torsion bar LH and remove it from the vehicle body.

2. Remove the right luggage door hinge torsion bar (RH).







A. Disconnect the luggage door hinge torsion bar RH from the luggage compartment door torsion bar support.







B. Using the SST, disconnect the right end of the luggage door hinge torsion bar RH from the luggage door hinge and the vehicle body.
SST: 09804-24010

NOTE:
If the SST is unavailable, the above procedure can be performed without the SST.







C. Disconnect the left end of the luggage door hinge torsion bar RH and remove it from the vehicle body.

INSTALLATION

HINT
- Install the right side first, then the left side.
- After installing each torsion bar, use your hand to open and close the luggage door. Make sure that the luggage door can be opened and closed smoothly.

1. Install the NEW Torsion Bar RH.

NOTE:
RH luggage door hinge torsion bars for NAP built vehicles are identified by a red identification mark without a Rear Spoiler and by a yellow identification mark with a Rear Spoiler.







A. Connect the left end of the luggage door hinge torsion bar RH to the vehicle body.







B. Using the SST, connect the right end of the luggage door hinge torsion bar RH to install it on the vehicle.
SST: 09804-24010

NOTE:
If the SST is unavailable, the above procedure can be performed without the SST.







C. Connect the luggage door hinge torsion bar RH to the luggage compartment door torsion bar.

2. Install the luggage door hinge torsion bar LH.

NOTE:
LH luggage door hinge torsion bars for NAP built vehicles are identified by a light blue identification mark without a Rear Spoiler and by a white identification mark with a Rear Spoiler.







A. Connect the right end of the luggage door hinge torsion bar LH to the vehicle body.







B. Using the SST, connect the left end of the luggage door hinge torsion bar LH to install it on the vehicle body.
SST: 09804-24010

NOTE:
If the SST is unavailable, the above procedure can be performed without the SST.







C. Connect the luggage door hinge torsion bar LH to the luggage compartment door torsion bar support.

3. Open and close the trunk confirming proper operation.

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.