Sunroof - Noises/Separation/Difficult Operation
BODYBO024-00
Title:
SUNSHADE IMPROVEMENTS
Models
'00 Celica
September 1, 2000
Introduction
Several production changes have been implemented to improve the operation of the 2000 model year Celica sunshade.
Applicable Vehicles
^ 2000 model year Celica.
Production Change Information
Parts Information
NOTE:
The rear sunshade stoppers MUST always be changed if the VIN is before JTDDR32T9Y0004060 (GT) or JTDDY38T3Y0002976 (GTS) when changing the No. 2 Sunshade (rear.)
Warranty Information
Applicable warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic 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. Rattle Noise With Sunshade in Closed Position
Improvement:
A change was made to the shape of the protrusions located at the left and right rear corners of the No.2 sunshade, as shown in the illustration above.
To eliminate a rattle noise when the sunshade is in a closed position:
A. Remove the headliner (please refer to the 2000 Celica Repair Manual, pages BO-88 through BO-90).
B. Remove the sliding roof assembly (please refer the the 2000 Celica Repair Manual, page BO-71).
C. Remove the rear sunshade stoppers.
D. Replace the No. 2 sunshade.
E. Replace the rear sunshade stoppers.
F. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
2. No. 1 Sunshade Separates From No.2 Sunshade When Opening
Improvement:
The shapes of the No. 2 sunshade and the rear sunshade stoppers have been changed.
To minimize the possibility of sunshade separation:
A. Remove the headliner (please refer to the 2000 Celica Repair Manual, pages BO-88 through BO-90).
B. Remove the sliding roof assembly (please refer the the 2000 Celica Repair Manual, page BO-71).
C. Remove the rear sunshade stoppers.
D. Replace the No. 2 sunshade.
E. Replace the rear sunshade stoppers.
F. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
3. High Operating Force When Opening/Closing Sunshade
Improvement:
The shapes of the No. 2 sunshade and the rear sunshade stoppers has been changed to reduce high operating force when opening/closing the sunshade.
To reduce high operating force when opening/closing the sunshade;
A. Remove the headliner (please refer to the 2000 Celica Repair Manual, pages BO-88 through BO-90).
B. Remove the sliding roof assembly (please refer the the 2000 Celica Repair Manual, page BO-71).
C. Remove the rear sunshade stoppers.
D. Replace the No. 2 sunshade.
E. Replace the rear sunshade stoppers.
F. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
4. "Clunk" Noise When Closing Sunshade
Improvement:
Fell was added to the upper surface of the No. 1 sunshade to reduce a "clunk" noise when the No. 2 sunshade is pulled forward by the No. 1 sunshade.
To reduce a "clunk" noise when closing the sunshade:
A. Remove the sliding roof panel (please refer to TSB No. B0007-00).
B. Release the spring between the No. 1 and No. 2 sunshades on both sides (please refer to TSB No. B0007-00).
C. Cut two pieces of felt in the following dimensions:
D. Fit felt pieces to the No. 1 sunshade as shown above.
E. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.