RAV4 4WD L4-2.0L (1AZ-FE) (2001)
Cabin Ventilation Grille: All Technical Service Bulletins
Windshield Base - Ticking Noise On Bumps
NVH
NV004-01
REVISED
November 23, 2001
Title:
TICK NOISE AT BASE OF WINDSHIELD
Models:
'01 RAV4
TSB Revision Notice:
The information in Repair Procedure Cowl louver 1 - 7 and Repair Procedure Cowl Panel 1 - 7 has been added.
Introduction
Some customers may experience a tick noise coming from the front of the passenger compartment when hitting sharp bumps in the road. A field fix has
been developed to help prevent this noise.
Applicable Vehicles
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2001 model year RAV4 vehicles.
Parts Information
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:
Cowl Louver
1.
Determine root cause of noise (cowl louver or cowl panel). Remove the cowl louver as described below and re-confirm the customer's complaint
with a test drive. If the noise is gone, perform the repair instructions pertaining to the cowl louver. If the noise is still present, perform the repair
procedure for the cowl panel.
2.
Remove both windshield wiper arms.
3.
Remove RH cowl top ventilator louver/battery cover.
4.
Remove driver's side (center) cowl top ventilator louver.