S-SB-0014-13 Rev

S-SB-0014-13
Rev1
April 19, 2013
Rattle Noise from MT Shift Lever
Service
Category
Drivetrain
Section
Manual Transmission/Transaxle
Market
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2013
FR-S
Transmission(s): 6MT
REVISION NOTICE
June 11, 2013 Rev1:
• Production Change Information has been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2013 model year FR-S vehicles equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission may exhibit a
rattle type noise from the manual transmission shifter between 3,500 – 6,000 rpm. Follow the
procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown
below.
MODEL
TRANSMISSION
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
FR-S
6 Speed MT
JF1ZNAA1#D1716932
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PREVIOUS
PART NAME
QTY
Shift Lever Assembly
1
NEW
SU003-04526
SU003-00876
SU003-04598
SU003-04562
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Rattle Noise from MT Shift Lever
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
332011
R & R Shift Lever Assembly
1.7
SU003-04526
SU003-00876
SU003-04562
91
43
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 occurrence of the specified condition described in this
bulletin.
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm the condition.
Test drive the vehicle to confirm there is a rattle type noise from the floor shift lever assembly
between 3,500 – 6,000 rpm.
Refer to the video link below for an example of the rattle noise.
Rattle Noise Example
HINT
This noise may occur in any gear position, but is most noticeable in 3rd gear.
Is the rattle noise coming from the shift lever assembly?
• YES — Continue to step 2.
• NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
2. Replace the shift lever assembly.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year Repair
Manual:
• 2013 FR-S:
Drivetrain – Manual Transmission/Transaxle – “TL70 Manual Transmission/Transaxle:
Manual Transmission Assembly: Removal / Installation”
3. Confirm the repair.
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