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78 Camry Technical Service Bulletins

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Recent 1998 Camry TSBs

STEERING

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 21 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #628686
    • TSB Reference #ST00801

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING RACK END NOISE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628686

    • Date Reported MAY 12 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613510
    • TSB Reference #ST00200

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613510

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 15 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6088664
    • TSB Reference #TC99219

    Description: TOYOTA WILL INITIATE A SPEICAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6088664

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

    • Date Reported AUGUST 21 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #602186
    • TSB Reference #ST00498

    Description: THE STEERING RACK BUSHING ON VEHICLES HAS BEEN CHANGED TO REDUCE NOISE FROM THE STEERING RACK HOUSING BRACKET NO.2. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #602186

    • Date Reported JUNE 25 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #605353
    • TSB Reference #062598

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING STEERING RACK HOUSING BUSHING NOISE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605353

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 14 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10016961
    • TSB Reference #5200B

    Description: STEERING - POWER STEERING GEAR. REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM589-U2. '98 CAMRY. 00400-RM654-U2. '99 CAMRY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10016961

    • Date Reported JUNE 09 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601327
    • TSB Reference #980609

    Description: A CHANGE IN THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE FEED TUBE ON BOTH 4 CYLINDER AND V6. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601327

    • Date Reported JUNE 05 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601601
    • TSB Reference #0398

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING POWER STEERING PRESSURE FEED TUBE. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601601

SUSPENSION

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #632246
    • TSB Reference #SU00102

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BEARING O-RING SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #632246

    • Date Reported JANUARY 21 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #610072
    • TSB Reference #SU00100

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610072

SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 03 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #607874
    • TSB Reference #SU00299

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607874

    • Date Reported JANUARY 21 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610084
    • TSB Reference #012199

    Description: BRIEF INFORMATION ON FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610084

    • Date Reported AUGUST 12 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #602531
    • TSB Reference #980812

    Description: A GROAN OR CRUNCH NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS OR DIPS IN THE ROADWAY. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #602531

    • Date Reported AUGUST 07 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #602177
    • TSB Reference #SU00398

    Description: A GROAN OR CURNCH NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS OR DIPS IN THE ROADWAY. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #602177

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • Date Reported JULY 23 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601334
    • TSB Reference #980616980616

    Description: NEW FRONT BRAKE KITS ARE AVAILABLE TO REDUCE FRONT BRAKE GROAN NOISE AND GRINDING NOISE. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601334

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • Date Reported MARCH 15 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #609480
    • TSB Reference #980616

    Description: SUBJECT ON FRONT BRAKE NOISE 97-98 CAMRY L4. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609480

    • Date Reported APRIL 23 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #604941
    • TSB Reference #BR00199

    Description: NEW FRONT BRAKE PAD KITS ARE AVAILABLE TO REDUCE FRONT BRAKE GROAN OR GRINDING NOISE ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604941

    • Date Reported MARCH 29 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605180
    • TSB Reference #032999

    Description: BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT BRAKE NOISE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605180

    • Date Reported MARCH 26 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #604651
    • TSB Reference #BR00199

    Description: CONCERNS WITH FRONT BRAKES MAKING A GROAN OR GRINDING NOISE FOR VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604651

    • Date Reported AUGUST 07 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #602185
    • TSB Reference #BR00298

    Description: NEW FRONT BRAKE KITS ARE AVAILABLE TO REDUCE FRONT BRAKE GROAN NOISE AND GRINDING NOISE, OR SQUEAK OR VIBRATION. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #602185

    • Date Reported JUNE 16 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601335
    • TSB Reference #980616

    Description: SUBJECT ON FRONT BRAKE NOISE. 97-98 CAMRY L4. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601335

    • Date Reported JUNE 15 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601599
    • TSB Reference #BR00298

    Description: NEW FRONT BRAKE KITS ARE AVAILABLE TO REDUCE FRONT BRAKE GROAN NOISE AND GRINDING NOISE, OR SQUEAK OR VIBRATION. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601599

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

    • Date Reported MAY 05 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613507
    • TSB Reference #SU00200

    Description: THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF THE ABS SPEED SENSOR PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF THE REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION. *MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613507

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 03 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10010021
    • TSB Reference #03704

    Description: ENGINE BANK 1 AND BANK 2 A/F AND 02 IDENTIFICATION. VARIOUS TOYOTA MODELS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010021

    • Date Reported APRIL 28 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007098
    • TSB Reference #00804

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON 1MZ-FE ENGINE MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305 OR P0306. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007098

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610058
    • TSB Reference #EG00999

    Description: SOME 5S-FE EQUIPPED VEHICLES AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION SPECIFICATION VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1133. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610058

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 04 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605166
    • TSB Reference #020499

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED TIMING BELT TENSION SPRING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605166

    • Date Reported JUNE 03 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601330
    • TSB Reference #980603

    Description: CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY SUPPLY PARTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO SIMPLIFY PARTS PRODUCTION AND PERMIT INTERCHANGEABILITY WITH SOME MODELS. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601330

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • Date Reported JANUARY 30 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #628696
    • TSB Reference #TC02002

    Description: SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT REGARDING VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ENGINE OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628696

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 11 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #610077
    • TSB Reference #EG00200

    Description: SOME CALIFORNIA EMISSION SPECIFICATION VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1133 PRESENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610077

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Date Reported APRIL 14 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612533
    • TSB Reference #EL00700

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO SUPPLEMENT THE REPAIR MANUAL TO ASSURE CORRECT CABLE ROUTING OF THE HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY DURING A SERVICE REPAIR, HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612533

    • Date Reported APRIL 14 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #614963
    • TSB Reference #EL00700

    Description: THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPLEMENT THE REPAIR MANUAL TO ASSURE CORRECT CABLE ROUTING OF THE HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY DURING A SERVICE REPAIR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #614963

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 03 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #607865
    • TSB Reference #BO01299

    Description: ON SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE CERTAIN VIN RANGES DOOR GLASS DISPLACEMENT FIELD FIX. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607865

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 26 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #609183
    • TSB Reference #BO01799

    Description: CONDITIONS WITH THE DOOR GLASS DISPLACING FROM THE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED FORCEFULLY WITH THE WINDOW PARTIALLY DOWN. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609183

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported AUGUST 20 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623065
    • TSB Reference #082001

    Description: INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF DIAGNOSTIC TIPS *ET

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623065

    • Date Reported AUGUST 17 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622283
    • TSB Reference #BO02001

    Description: INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF ASSEMBLY.*JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622283

    • Date Reported AUGUST 17 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622246
    • TSB Reference #BO02001

    Description: INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF ASSEMBLY.*JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622246

    • Date Reported MAY 23 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #610981
    • TSB Reference #000523

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERRUPTION IN SUNROOF OPERATION (NOT OPENING OR CLOSING). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610981

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 17 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610051
    • TSB Reference #BO02199

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERRUPTION IN SUNROOF OPERATION NOT OPENING OR CLOSING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610051

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 12 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627189
    • TSB Reference #BO02501

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING SUNVISOR VANITY MIRROR IMPROVEMENT. *YD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627189

    • Date Reported APRIL 06 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #621321
    • TSB Reference #119

    Description: THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE STATES THAT A DETAILED BULLETIN WITH DOOR MIRROR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HAS BEEN ISSUED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #621321

    • Date Reported MARCH 24 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #610961
    • TSB Reference #BO01500

    Description: THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS PROCEDURES TO INSTALL DOOR MIRRORS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610961

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 03 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610049
    • TSB Reference #BO01999

    Description: EXPERIENCING WIND / ROAD NOISE HEARD AROUND THE DOOR MIRRORS ON SOME JAPAN PRODUCED VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610049

    • Date Reported JUNE 19 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601598
    • TSB Reference #BO01798

    Description: INFORMATION ON VANITY MIRROR IMPROVEMENT. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601598

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    • Date Reported MARCH 31 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #610968
    • TSB Reference #NV00700

    Description: EXPERIENCING WIND / ROAD NOISE HEARD AROUND THE DOOR MIRRIORS OF SOME VEHICLES STARTING WITH VARIOUS VIN RANGES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610968

    • Date Reported AUGUST 27 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #602516
    • TSB Reference #980827

    Description: SUBJECT ON THE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR IMPROVEMENT. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #602516

    • Date Reported AUGUST 14 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #602180
    • TSB Reference #BO02398

    Description: INFORMATION ON IMPROVEMENT OF THE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #602180

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

    • Date Reported APRIL 28 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613503
    • TSB Reference #BO00900

    Description: REVISED INFORMATION REGARDING A REPAIR PROCEDURE THAT HAS BEEN MADE TO REMEDY CUSTOMER COMPLIANTS REGARDING LOOSE VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE CENTER VENTS. *MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613503

    • Date Reported APRIL 14 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613514
    • TSB Reference #EL00700

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. *MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613514

    • Date Reported MARCH 10 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #610948
    • TSB Reference #BO00999

    Description: INFORMATION ON REPAIR PROCEDURES MADE AVAILABLE TO REMEDY CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING LOOSE VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE CENTER VENTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610948

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 19 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627195
    • TSB Reference #BO02601

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET. *YD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627195

STRUCTURE:BODY

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 03 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616095
    • TSB Reference #BO02800

    Description: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INTRODUCING A FIELD FIX FOR INCIDENTS OF MOISTURE AND ODORS PERMEATING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT FLAPS MAY HAVE BECOME LOOSE OR MISSING. REPLACING THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT WILL REMEDY

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616095

    • Date Reported MARCH 29 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605165
    • TSB Reference #032999

    Description: SUBJECT ON CENTER CONSOLE LATCH IMPROVEMENTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605165

    • Date Reported MARCH 26 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #604653
    • TSB Reference #BO00599

    Description: IMPROVEMENTS ON CENTER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH ON VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604653

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 04 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603187
    • TSB Reference #BO03098

    Description: INFORMATION ON REAR CONSOLE BOX IMPROVEMENTS. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603187

    • Date Reported AUGUST 22 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #54416
    • TSB Reference #970822BO0025

    Description: SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT FOR SIDE AIR BAG EQUIPPED VEHICLES. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #54416

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • Date Reported MARCH 09 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619097
    • TSB Reference #AX00101

    Description: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619097

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 07 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616054
    • TSB Reference #351

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING LEAKS INTO TRUNK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616054

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 11 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603191
    • TSB Reference #BO03198

    Description: INFORMATION ON HOOD PROP ROD SUPPORT CLAMP IMPROVEMENT. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603191

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 05 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627361
    • TSB Reference #TC01030

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATOR CABLE. *YD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627361

SEATS

    • Date Reported JUNE 09 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601326
    • TSB Reference #980609

    Description: THE RECLINER LEAD SCREW AND LOWER RAILS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO PREVENT SEAT CUSHION CHATTERING. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601326

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

    • Date Reported JUNE 05 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601602
    • TSB Reference #BO01598

    Description: CONDITIONS CONCERNING THE POWER FRONT SEAT CHATTERING. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601602

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 27 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10006563
    • TSB Reference #04004

    Description: OWNER RENOTIFICATION OF NON-COMPLETED SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGNS AND LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGNS. *MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10006563

    • Date Reported JULY 12 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634001
    • TSB Reference #EG01302

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0440, P0441 AND P0446 STORED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634001

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6088610
    • TSB Reference #EG00999

    Description: CONDITIONS WITH SOME 5S-FE EQUIPPED AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION SPECIFICATION VEHICLES EXHIBITING A MIL

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6088610

    • Date Reported APRIL 09 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605080
    • TSB Reference #SS00199

    Description: INFORMATION ON THE SCANTOOL IMMOBILIZER KEY CODE UTILITY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605080

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 25 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603194
    • TSB Reference #BO03398

    Description: A INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE HAS BEEN REVISED IN ORDER TO PREVENT RATTLES CAUSED BY BROKEN CLIPS. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603194

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 04 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603189
    • TSB Reference #EL00898

    Description: THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES PROCEDURES USED TO PROGRAM THE THREE BUTTON REMOTE TRANSMITTER TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603189

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 09 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #602844
    • TSB Reference #BO02898

    Description: PRODUCTION CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO PREVENT CARPET STAINS. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #602844

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601609
    • TSB Reference #BO01198

    Description: INFORMATION CONCERNING ARMREST BUN FELT TAPE IMPROVEMENT. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601609

    • Date Reported AUGUST 29 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #54395
    • TSB Reference #970829PG007

    Description: GENERAL INFORMATION ON PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE FOR SATISFYING YOUR DEALERSHIP'S NEW CAR CUSTOMERS. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #54395

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