Montero 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (1998)
Roof Rack Frame: All Technical Service Bulletins
Roof Rack - Wind Noise/Paint Peeling
NO: TSB-98-51-003
DATE: May, 1998
MODEL: 1992-98 Montero
SUBJECT:
ROOF RACK WIND NOISE/PAINT PEELING
PURPOSE
On some vehicles, the paint may begin to peel from the roof rack surface. To correct this condition, a roof rack service kit containing side rails and
cross-bars with improved paint is available. The service kit components have also been redesigned to reduce wind noise.
Recent vehicle shipments have a new roof rack system which also has the improved paint and new design. The new roof rack system can be identified by
the four tie-down loops. (Original roof racks have eight tie-down loops.)
The service kit cross-bars do not have tie-down loops. If a customer so desires, the original cross-bar tie-down loops can be transferred to the new
cross-bars. However, if this is done the cross-bar filler strip must be shortened to accommodate the tie-down loops.
Typically, the original rub strips can be re-used. Do not replace the rub strips unless the original ones are coming loose.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1992-98 Montero models equipped with roof rack
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Normal warranty procedures apply.
