Interior - Rattling Noise From The Instrument Panel

T-SB-0039-08

Rev1

April 18, 2008

Instrument Panel Rattle Noise

Service Category
Vehicle Interior

Section
Interior Panels/Trim

Market
USA





Applicability

TSB REVISION NOTICE

^ July 29, 2008 Rev1:

^ The Production Change Information table has been updated.

Any previous printed versions of this service bulletin should be discarded.

The information contained in this TSB supersedes TSB No. NV008-07.

TSB SUPERSESSION NOTICE

^ 08 MY have been added to applicability.

^ Effective VIN information has been updated.

^ New applicable panel clips are available

TSB No. NV008-07 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding.

Introduction

Some 2007 - 2008 model year Camry and Camry HV customers may complain of a rattle noise from the instrument panel when driving on rough roads. The condition may also be worse when the weather is cold. Use the following repair procedure to improve this condition.

Production Change Information





This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.





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.





Parts Information





Required Tools & Equipment

Repair Procedure

1. Record the radio station presets.

2. Remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.

Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS)

^ 2007 model year Camry or Camry HV Repair Manual, Vehicle Interior - Interior Panels/Trim - "Instrument Panel - Instrument Panel Safety Pad - Removal".

^ 2008 model year Camry or Camry HV Repair Manual, Vehicle Interior - Interior Panels/Trim - "Instrument Panel - Instrument Panel Safety Pad - Removal".





3. Flip the instrument panel sub assembly upside down and place it on top of a clean blanket to protect the surface of the instrument panel.





4. Replace the 5 clips with the improved clips (see the Parts Information Section)





5. Install the clips to the cowl panel.

CAUTION
The tab on the clip is located on the TOP of the clip.

6. Inspect the tightness of the two white clip holders that are screwed into the instrument panel.

A. Inspect for noise from the white clip holder. Lightly push the clip holders up and down.





B. If they make noise remove the clip holder and add a small piece of EPT foam, (5 x 5 x 5 mm) from the wind noise kit, to the tip of the locating pin. Reinstall the white clip holder.

7. Add foam and felt to the defroster duct below the instrument panel.

A. Remove the defroster duct from the bottom of the instrument panel.





B. Separate the defroster duct and add foam and felt.





C. Add 0.5-mm thick felt to the four edges of the "blades" (0.5 x 5 x 20 mm).





D. Add EPT foam (from the Wind Noise Kit) to the middle of the defroster duct in the "A" shaped area (5 x 5 x 30 mm).

E. Reassemble the defroster duct.





8. Inspect the condition of the upper duct Tab on the HVAC box.





HINT
If the tab is NOT fully locked in place, remove the upper duct assembly and bend the tab back into the correct position.





9. Inspect the condition of the wiring harness locating clips.

Verify the harness locating clip is fully seated. If NOT fully seat the wiring harness clip.





10. Add foam to the base of the windshield/cowl top area.

The foam strip located at the base of the windshield on the cowl structure should have an even impression where the edge of the instrument panel makes contact.





Add foam as needed to make sure that the instrument panel rests on the foam strip and does NOT contact the cowl structure or windshield.





11. Add foam to the top of the defroster duct attached to the bottom of the instrument panel.

12. Install the instrument panel sub-assembly.

Refer to TIS:

^ 2007 model year Camry or Camry HV Repair Manual, Vehicle Interior - Interior Panels/Trim - "Instrument Panel - Instrument Panel Safety Pad - Installation".

^ 2008 model year Camry or Camry HV Repair Manual, Vehicle Interior - Interior Panels/Trim - "Instrument Panel - Instrument Panel Safety Pad - Installation".

13. Reset the radio presets and clock.

14. Test drive the vehicle to make sure that the noise is no longer present.