Canada - Interior - L/H Defroster Vent Trim Lifting

Bulletin
TSB3317

Issue Date
December 2, 2009

Market
Canada

Title
DEFROSTER GARNISH LIFTING

Component
BODY

Models
'09 Venza

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2009 model year Venza vehicles may exhibit a condition where the defroster nozzle garnish is lifting on the left side. Perform the following procedure to improve this condition.






APPLICABILITY:

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







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






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:







1. Verify the complaint condition.
2. Remove the defroster nozzle garnish.







A. Release the 4 clips and 6 claws by lifting on the rear edge of the defroster nozzle garnish.







B. Disengage the 6 guides by pulling the defroster nozzle garnish toward the rear of the vehicle.







C. Disconnect the connector and remove the defroster nozzle garnish.

3. Apply felt to the LH rear claw.
A. Cut a piece of felt from the Interior Noise Kit (P/N 08231-00801) to the following dimensions.
Felt: 15 x 15 x 1.5 mm thick (0.6 x 0.6 x 0.06 in. thick)







B. Apply felt to the LH rear claw on the defroster nozzle garnish.

4. Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly.
5. Confirm improved fit and appearance of garnish.

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.