Tundra 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2004)
Hood Hinge: Customer Interest
Body - Ticking Noise From Lower A-Pillar Area
NVH
NV008-06
Title:
TICK NOISE FROM LOWER A-PILLAR
AREA OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES
Models:
'04 - '06 Tundra (Double Cab)
September 15, 2006
Introduction
Customers may complain of a tick or creak noise from the left or right side of the dash area when driving over rough road surfaces. This TSB provides a
repair procedure to address this condition.
Applicable Vehicles
2004 - 2006 model year Tundra (Double Cab) vehicles.
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.
Mark the hinge to hood location using a thin felt marking pen.
2.
Remove the hood.
3.
Remove the hood hinge on the affected side of the vehicle. (If the noise is coming from the driver's side of the vehicle, remove the driver's side
hood hinge etc.)
HINT: