4 Runner SR5 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1997)
Hood: All Technical Service Bulletins
Hood - Whistling Noise From Protector
NVH
NV001-97
September 5, 1997
Title:
HOOD PROTECTOR WHISTLING NOISE
Models:
'96 - '97 4Runner
Introduction
There is a potential for a whistling noise on 1996 and 1997 4Runners with hood protectors (P/N 00500-89960), due to the size of the front air slots. To
eliminate this noise, the slots have been removed in production of hood protectors from May 1, 1997.
The information in this bulletin supersedes Technical Service Bulletin AX003-96, "96 4RUNNER HOOD PROTECTOR WHISTLING NOISE
CONCERN" dated 8/30/96.
NOTE:
The manufacturing date code can be found on the part number label on the underside of the hood protector.
Affected Vehicles
1996 and 1997 4Runner equipped with optional hood protector P/N 00500-89960.
Part Number Information
PREVIOUS PART NUMBER
CURRENT PART NUMBER
PART NAME
00500-89960
PT427-89970
4Runner Hood Protector
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.