Celica GT-S L4-1.8L (2ZZ-GE) (2000)
Front Door Exterior Handle: By Symptom
Technical Service Bulletin # BO023R-00
Date: 000915
Doors - Outside Handle Loose
BODY
BO023R-00
REVISED
Title:
OUTER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE
Models:
'00 Celica
September 15, 2000
TSB Revision Notice:
Information is updated in this bulletin.
Introduction
The outer door handle on some 2000 model year Celica vehicles may appear to be loose due to a gap between the door handle and door panel. A
production countermeasure has been implemented. Use the following procedures to reduce outer door handle movement concerns.
Applicable Vehicles
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2000 model year Celica vehicles.
Production Change Information
Parts Information
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.
Remove the door trim panel. (Refer to the 2000 MY Celica Repair Manual, page BO-12.)
2.
Peel back the moisture barrier.
3.
Disconnect the door lock rod.
4.
Disconnect the door handle rod.