NHTSA ID Number: 10134000
Manufacturer Communication Number: T-SB-0208-12
TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-23
Summary
Some 2009 ? 2013 model year Corolla and 2009 ? 2012 model year Matrix vehicles may exhibit a rattle, pop, or click noise when operating the driver or passenger front window glass. In some cases, the front window may become inoperative. This may be due to loose window regulator mounting bolts. Use the following repair procedure to address this condition.
T-SB-0208-12
October 24, 2012
Front Side Window Glass Rattle Noise
Service
Category
Vehicle Exterior
Section
Window/Glass
Market
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2009 – 2013
Corolla
2009 – 2012
Matrix
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Introduction
Some 2009 – 2013 model year Corolla and 2009 – 2012 model year Matrix vehicles may exhibit a
rattle, pop, or click noise when operating the driver or passenger front window glass. In some cases,
the front window may become inoperative. This may be due to loose window regulator mounting
bolts. Use the following repair procedure to address this condition.
Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown
below.
MODEL
Corolla
Matrix
DRIVETRAIN
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
TMMMS
5YFBU4EE#DP076063
TMMC
2T1BU4EE#CC846075
TMMC
2T1##4EE#CC846033
Parts Information
PREVIOUS PART NUMBER
CURRENT PART NUMBER
PART NAME
QTY
90119-A0125
Same
As
Needed
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
PART NUMBER
QTY
00002-06000-01
1
Required Tools & Equipment
Plastic Pry Tool Set*
* Essential SST.
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Required Tools & Equipment (Continued)
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
REQUIRED MATERIAL
QUANTITY
Loctite® Threadlocker Blue 242® (or equivalent)
As Needed
®
As Needed
Butyl Tape – 3M Ribbon Seal (or equivalent)
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
BD1246
R & R Regulator Bolts
0.4
Combo A
Other side (if needed)
0.4
OFP
T1
T2
90119-A0125
62
14
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.
Overview
NOTE
There are 2 separate Repair Procedures for Corolla and Matrix vehicles.
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Front Side Window Glass Rattle Noise
Corolla Repair Procedure
1. Verify the condition.
2. Remove front door window regulator handle
assembly (without power window).
Figure 1..
A. Using a clip remover, remove the snap ring.
B. Remove the front door window regulator
handle assembly and front door regulator
inside handle plate.
3. Remove the front door inside handle bezel using
the molding remover and disengaging the 3 claws.
Figure 2..
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Corolla Repair Procedure (Continued)
4. Remove the front armrest upper base panel
(without power window).
Figure 3..
A. Using a molding remover, disengage the
2 clips and 6 claws, and remove the front
armrest upper base panel.
B. With power door lock: Disconnect the
connector.
5. Remove the front armrest upper base panel (with
power window).
Figure 4..
A. Using a molding remover, disengage the 2
clips and 6 claws.
B. Disconnect the connector and remove the
front armrest upper base panel.
6. Remove the front door trim board sub-assembly.
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Corolla Repair Procedure (Continued)
A. Using a molding remover, disengage the claw
and disconnect the door armrest cap.
Figure 5.
1
1
B. Remove the 2 screws.
Molding remover
Figure 6.
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Corolla Repair Procedure (Continued)
C. Using a clip remover, disengage the 10 clips.
Figure 7.
D. Disengage the 5 claws and separate the front door trim board sub-assembly from the front
door inner glass weatherstrip.
E. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the
front door inside handle sub-assembly.
Figure 8.
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Corolla Repair Procedure (Continued)
7. Remove the front door service hole cover.
Figure 9..
A. With power door lock:
(1) Disconnect the connector.
(2) Remove the front door service hole
cover.
Figure 10.
NOTE
Remove any remaining butyl tape
from the door.
8. Remove the 2 bolts holding the window to the
regulator assembly.
Figure 11..
NOTE
One or both to these bolts may be loose and/or
found in the bottom of the door.
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Corolla Repair Procedure (Continued)
9. Reinstall the window regulator bolts using Loctite® Threadlocker Blue 242® (or equivalent).
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in*lbf)
10. Temporarily install the power window switch or window handle to operate the window assembly
and verify proper window operation.
11. Reassemble the door in reverse order.
Matrix Repair Procedure
1. Verify the condition.
2. Remove the front door window regulator handle
assembly (without power window).
Figure 12..
A. Using a clip remover, remove the snap ring.
B. Remove the front door window regulator
handle assembly and front door regulator
inside handle plate.
3. Remove the front door inside handle bezel by
using a molding remover and disengaging the 3
claws.
Figure 13..
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Matrix Repair Procedure (Continued)
4. Remove the front armrest upper base panel
(without power window).
Figure 14..
A. Using a molding remover, disengage the clip.
B. Using the molding remover, disengage the
7 claws and remove the front armrest upper
base panel.
5. Remove the front armrest upper base panel (with
power window).
Figure 15..
A. Using the molding remover, disengage the
clip and 7 claws.
B. Disconnect the connector and remove the
front armrest upper base panel.
6. Remove the front door trim board sub-assembly.
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Matrix Repair Procedure (Continued)
A. Remove the 3 screws.
Figure 16.
B. Using a clip remover, disengage the 10 clips.
Figure 17.
C. Disengage the 5 claws and separate the front door trim board sub-assembly from the front
door inner glass weatherstrip.
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Matrix Repair Procedure (Continued)
D. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the
front door inside handle sub-assembly.
Figure 18.
7. Remove the front door service hole cover (without
power door lock).
Figure 19..
NOTE
Remove any remaining butyl tape from the
door.
8. Remove the front door service hole cover (with
power door lock).
Figure 20..
A. Disconnect the connector.
B. Remove the front door service hole cover.
NOTE
Remove any remaining butyl tape from the
door.
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Matrix Repair Procedure (Continued)
9. Remove the 2 bolts holding the window to the
regulator assembly.
Figure 21..
NOTE
One or both to these bolts may be loose and/or
found in the bottom of the door.
10. Reinstall the window regulator bolts using Loctite® Threadlocker Blue 242® (or equivalent).
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in*lbf)
11. Temporarily install the power window switch or window handle to operate the window assembly
and verify proper window operation.
12. Reassemble the door in reverse order.
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