Toyota Tacoma 2001-2003

Short Description
This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. … Remove instrument panel (refer to the Tacoma Repair Manual Volume 2, pages BO- …

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Toyota Tacoma 2001-2003
Dash Pad - Rattles
NVH
NV006-02
May 17, 2002
Title:
DASH PAD RATTLE REPAIR TIPS
Models:
‘01 - ‘02 Tacoma
Introduction
Some customers may experience rattles from the dash area. The following procedures
were developed to reduce noise from the dash area.
Applicable Vehicles
^ 2001 - 2002 model year Tacoma vehicles produced before the VIN shown below.
Production Change Information
Parts InformationRequired Tools & Material
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:
During a test drive, locate the noise source by using the palm of your hand to apply
pressure on the suspect area or by grasping and holding onto the suspected source.
When disassembling the dash, it is suggested that all of the identified noise reducing
countermeasures be performed, as shown below.
Noise Located at Defroster Duct
1. Remove instrument panel (refer to the Tacoma Repair Manual Volume 2, pages BO-
52 to BO-54, for applicable year).
2. Remove plastic defroster nozzle assembly and discard.
3. Add EPT sealer to the inlet and outlet surfaces of a new defroster nozzle assembly
(P/N 559501-04020).
4. Install the new defroster nozzle assembly.
5. Insulate all clips, pins and connectors used….