Canada - Body - Insufficient Rear Hatch Shock Support

Bulletin
1115

Issue Date
2002-09-11

Reference
BC-02-015

Model
Celica

Year Range
2002, 2001, 2000

Market
Canada

Component
BC

Subject:
BACK DOOR (REAR HATCH) STAY IMPROVEMENT

Certain 2000 - 2002 model year Celica vehicles may experience insufficient support from the Back Door Stays. The Back Door Stays have been improved to correct this condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
2000 - 2002 model year Celica vehicles. In order to verify vehicle eligibility, be sure to inspect for eligible lot numbers as detailed in the Parts Information section in this TSB.

PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Confirm the replacement Back Door Stays are the new part by inspecting that the lot number is "FG2" or after.
2. Remove the Back Door Stay.
a) Remove the bolt and Back Door Stay from the back door panel.
b) Remove the 2 bolts and Back Door Stay from the body.

NOTE:
Before Disposing of Old Parts:
- Drill a 2-3 mm (0.79-0.118 in.) hole in the bottom of the Back Door Stay as shown below to completely release the high pressure gas.
- The gas is colourless, ordourless and non-toxic.

CAUTION: Take necessary precautions when drilling since chips may fly out.
WEAR EYE PROTECTION

3. Install the improved Back Door Stay.
a) Install the 2 bolts and Back Door Stay to the body.
Torque: 8.3 N-m (85 kgf-cm, 74 ft-lbf)

b) Install the bolt and Back Door Stay to back door panel.
Torque: 26 N-m (270 kgf-cm, 20 ft-lbf)

NOTE:
- While working, handle Back Door Stays carefully. Never score or scratch the exposed part of the piston rod, and never allow paint or oil to get on it.
- Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the Back Door Stay fully extended.

4. Repeat procedure for the other side.
5. Confirm operation of the back door.

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.