Canada - Body - Trunk Lid Full Open Position

Bulletin
TSB2997

Issue Date
April 3, 2008

Market
Canada

Title
Trunk Lid Full Open Position Improvement

Component
BODY

Models
'07 Yaris

INTRODUCTION:

To enhance trunk opening performance, a production change has been made to the trunk lid torsion bars. This Service Bulletin describes the repair procedure to improve this condition.






APPLICABLE VEHICLES:






PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:






REQUIRED SSTs:

NOTE:
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling SPX/OTC at 1-800-933-8335.






WARRANTY:

REMOVAL PROCEDURE:

Remove LH hinge torsion bar.












1. Remove the torsion bar LH from the torsion bar support, located in the center. Use the SST.

NOTE
- Support the trunk lid during the torsion bar removal procedure. When the torsion bars are removed, the door can shut suddenly due to the lack of tension from the torsion bars.
- Since the torsion bar for the RH hinge is above the torsion bar for the LH hinge, first remove the torsion bar for the LH hinge and then remove the torsion bar for the RH hinge.







2. Slightly close the trunk lid and then attach the SST (luggage compartment tool) as shown in the illustration.







3. Push down on the SST tool to disengage the LH hinge arm.
4. Pull the SST tool toward you and disengage the U-shaped section from the LH hinge support.

NOTE
Hold SST tool with both hands and slowly remove the U-shaped section.







5. Remove the LH hinge torsion bar from the RH hinge support.
6. Remove RH hinge torsion bar

HINT
Use the same basic procedure for removing the RH hinge torsion bar as was used for the LH hinge torsion bar.







7. Remove the RH torsion bar from the torsion bar support, located in the center.
8. Slightly close the trunk lid and attach the SST.
9. Push down on the SST to disengage the RH hinge arm.
10. Pull the SST toward you and remove the U-shaped section from the RH hinge support.

HINT
Hold the SST tool with both hands and slowly remove the U-shaped section.

11. Remove the RH trunk lid hinge torsion bar from the RH hinge support.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:

NOTE
- Support the trunk lid during the torsion bar installation procedure. When the torsion bars are being installed, the door can shut suddenly due to the lack of tension from the torsion bars.
- Since the torsion bar for the RH hinge is above the torsion bar for the LH hinge, install the RH side first then the LH side.

Install RH hinge torsion bar.

HINT
- Prior to installation, make sure the correct torsion bars are being installed.
- An orange paint mark is used on torsion bars for vehicles w/o rear spoiler.
- A blue paint mark is used on torsion bars for vehicles with rear spoiler.

1. Install the RH torsion bar to the LH hinge support using SST 09804-24010.







2. Install the RH torsion bar to the RH hinge support and attach the SST tool to the torsion bar.







3. Push down on the SST tool and install the torsion bar to the LH hinge arm.
4. Install the RH trunk lid hinge torsion bar to the clip on the center of the upper back panel. Install LH hinge torsion bar.

NOTE
Use the same procedure for the LH side as the RH side.

HINT
- Prior to installation, make sure the correct torsion bars are being installed.
- A yellow paint mark is used on torsion bars for vehicles w/o rear spoiler.
- A green paint mark is used on torsion bars for vehicles with a rear spoiler.







1. Install the LH torsion bar to the RH hinge support and attach the SST.
2. Push down on the SST and install the torsion bar to the LH hinge arm.
3. Install the LH trunk lid hinge torsion bar to the clip on the center of the upper back panel.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.