Body - Rear Hatch Rattles

BODY
BO009-05

June 28, 2005

Title:
BACK DOOR STAY RATTLE

Models:
'05 Scion tC

Introduction

The back door stays for Scion tC vehicles have been redesigned in order to improve rear hatch rattle conditions that may occur during driving.

Applicable Vehicles:
^ 2005 model year Scion tC vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.





Production Change Information





Parts Information





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty:

This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.

Repair Procedure

Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), 2005 model year Scion tC Repair Manual: Engine Hood/door: Back Door Stay: Replacement.





1. Remove the back door stay sub-assembly. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 stop rings and stay.

HINT:
Remove the door stay while supporting the back door with your hands.

2. Install the back door stay sub-assembly. Install the stay with the 2 stop rings.

3. Dispose of the previous back door stay sub-assembly.

A. Horizontally fix the stay in a vise with the piston-rod pulled out.





B. Wearing safety glasses, gradually cut between A and B as shown in the illustration using a metal saw to gradually release the gas.

Dimensions: A = 80 mm (3.15 in.) B = 20 mm (0.80 in.)