MR2 Spyder L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE) (2001)
Drive Belt: Customer Interest
Engine - Squealing/Rattling Noise During Operation
ENGINE
EG014-01
Title:
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT/BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY NOISE
Models:
'00 - '01 Celica & MR2 Spyder
December 7, 2001
Introduction
Some 1ZZ-FE and 2ZZ-GE engines may exhibit squealing and/or rattling noises emanating from the engine compartment during vehicle operation,
especially during deceleration at slow speeds after cold soak. The Accessory Drive Belt and Belt Tensioner have been improved to correct this condition.
Applicable Vehicles
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2000 - 2001 model year Celica GT/GTS and MR2 Spyder vehicles produced
BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs listed below.
Production Change Information
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
1.
Verify that the noise emanates from the Accessory Drive Belt/Belt Tensioner Assembly. These noises will generally manifest as a rattling or a