Canada - Body - Wind Noise From The Front Door Area

Bulletin
TSB3405

Issue Date
June 8, 2010

Market
Canada

Title
WIND NOISE FROM FRONT DOOR AREA

Component
BODY COMPONENTS

Models
'09-'10 Venza

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2009-2010 model year Venza vehicles may exhibit a wind noise from the LH or RH front door. Perform the following procedure to improve this condition. This may be due to an improperly sealed front door weatherstrip.






APPLICABILITY:

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







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






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Confirm complaint condition.







2. Remove the bolt to disconnect the door check from the body structure.

NOTICE:
Use caution not to overextend the door while the door check is disconnected or damage may occur.







3. Using a clip remover, disengage the 20 clips and the double-sided tape and remove the front door weatherstrip.
4. Install new front door weatherstrip.
A. Remove release liners from 2 pieces of double sided tape.







B. Engage the 20 clips and set the 2 pieces of double sided tape and install the front door weatherstrip.







5. Reinstall the bolt to reconnect the door check to the body structure.

Torque: 29 N-m (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf)

6. Test drive vehicle to confirm that wind noise level is improved.

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.