Rear Door/Interior - Squeaks and Rattles

NVH
NV003-02

Title:
SQUEAK AND RATTLE SERVICE TIPS

Models:
'01 Highlander

February 1, 2002

Introduction

To reduce interior squeaks and rattles on 2001 model year Highlander vehicles, the following production countermeasures have been adopted. For vehicles produced prior to countermeasures, perform the following field fix procedures.

Applicable Vehicles
^ 2001 model year Highlander vehicles built before the VINs listed below.





Production Change 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 1





Replace two pieces of felt fitted to the right and left sides of glove box door with new ones with a thickness of 2.0 mm as shown.

Repair Procedure 2





Adjust the back door striker position forward 0.5 mm, as shown.

NOTE:
Be sure to confirm that the back door can be closed after adjusting the back door striker. The back door will not close if the striker is moved more than 1 mm.