Canada - Exhaust - Manifold Heat Sheild Rattle

Bulletin
0843

Issue Date
2000-09-25

Reference
EM-00-003

Model
Tacoma

Year Range
1995~2000

Market
Canada

Component
EM

Subject:
EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD RATTLE NOISE

Some Tacoma vehicles may experience a rattle noise caused by the exhaust manifold heat shield. Two wire mesh grommets and a reinforcement patch on the underside have been added to reduce the possibility of the exhaust manifold heat shield rattle noise.

AFFECTED VEHICLES:
1995-2000 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with 2RZ-FE or 3RZ-FE engines produced before the VINs below.





PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:





PART INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:





1. Inspect the Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield for cracking around the 2 bolts and 2 studs.
2. If cracking is found, replace the Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield, Bolts, Washers, Studs, and Nuts in specified quantities.
3. Insert 2 bolts. (P/N 90110-06894)
4. Reuse studs/nuts in the specified areas.





REPAIR TIME:

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.