Canada - Interior - Rattling Noises From The A-Pillar Area

Bulletin
3222

Issue Date
August 28, 2009

Market
Canada

Title:
RATTLE NOISE FROM A-PILLAR

Component
BODY COMPONENTS

Models
'09 Corolla

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2009 Corolla vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise coming from the A-Pillar area. The noise typically occurs when driving on slightly rough roads at slow speeds, during cold temperatures. The noise may also be noticeable during driving when the engine speed is between 1600-2000 RPM.

Use the following repair procedure to correct this condition







APPLICABILITY:







WARRANTY INFORMATION:

PARTS INFORMATION:







NOTE
New clips are required for vehicles with Curtain Shield Airbags.







REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

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

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Confirm the noise is coming from the A-Pillar area by test driving.







2. Remove the A-Pillar trim garnish.

(w/o Curtain Shield Airbag)
A. Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the 2 clips.
B. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish LH / RH.







3. Remove the A-Pillar trim garnish.

(w/ Curtain Shield Airbag)
A. Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin to disengage the two (2) clips.
B. Cut off the clip at location "A".
C. Disengage the two (2) lower guides and remove the front Pillar garnish LH / RH.
D. Remove clip "A" from the vehicle body.







4. From the NVH Noise kit use the 0.5 mm felt and cut 2 pieces to the following dimensions.
5. Apply the felt to the A-Pillar garnish ribs in 2 locations. See the Figures 4-7 for details. Repeat repair for opposite side if necessary.







A. A-Pillar Garnish Felt Application Point.







B. Cross Section A.







C. Cross Section B.







D. After felt application, it should resemble the illustration.







E. Add a NEW clip to the front Pillar garnish at location "A" (w/Curtain Shield Airbag).

6. Reinstall the A-Pillar trim garnish.
7. Test drive the vehicle and confirm the noise is eliminated.

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.