Canada - A/C - Poor R/H Dash Vent Fit

Bulletin
TSB3434

Issue Date
August 31, 2010

Market
Canada

Title
RH HVAC VENT POOR FIT

Component
HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING

Models
'09 Venza

INTRODUCTION:

Some 2009 model year Venza vehicles may exhibit a condition where the right hand HVAC vent has an uneven fit appearance where it meets the instrument panel.












An improved passenger side register assembly is available 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:






REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

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

REPAIR PROCEDURE:







1. Disengage the 3 clips, 7 claws and guide, and remove the front door scuff plate RH.







2. Remove the right hand cowl side trim sub-assembly.
A. Remove the clip.
B. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly RH.







3. Remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
4. Remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.







A. Remove the bolt and 4 screws.







B. Disengage the claw, 3 clips, and 5 guides.
C. Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.







5. Disengage the 4 claws, 2 clips and guide, and remove the No. 4 instrument panel register assembly.
6. Install the new No. 4 instrument panel register assembly.
7. Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly.
8. Verify condition 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.