Canada - Moonroof Molding - Creaking/Popping Noise

Bulletin
1037

Issue Date
2002-01-07

Reference
BC-01-035

Model
Highlander

Year Range
2001

Market
Canada

Component
BC

Subject:
MOONROOF MOULDING CREAK

To reduce a creaking/popping noise from the sunroof area, felt pieces have been added to the Sliding Roof Glass Sub-Assembly.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
2001 model year Highlander vehicles.





PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:





PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:





Refer to the 2001 Highlander Repair Manual Volume 2 to remove sliding roof garnishes.

NOTE:
3M Anti Squeak and Rattle Tape may be used instead of felt.

1. Tape felt washer to locations #1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of the Sliding Glass Roof Assembly. Repeat for opposite side.
Felt size:
Length: 15 mm
Width: 25 mm
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Hole diameter: 8 mm
Slit length: 15 mm

2. Tape 2 pieces of felt to location #6 of the Sliding Glass Roof Assembly. Repeat for opposite side.
Felt Size:
Length: 5 mm
Width: 25 mm
Thickness: 0.5 mm

3. Tape 1 piece of felt washer to locations #7 and #8 of the Sliding Glass Roof Assembly.
Felt size:
Length: 10 mm
Width: 20 mm
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Slit length: 15 mm

4. Tape 1 piece of felt washer to location #9 of the Sliding Glass Roof Assembly. Repeat for opposite side. Felt size: Same as the felt shown in the item 3 above.





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.