2007–2008 Toyota Camry, Camry HV Body Cowl and Fender Creak
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2007 – 2008 model year North American Production Camry and Camry HV vehicles may complain of a creaking noise from the front passenger side of the vehicle. This condition may occur when the body ?exes while driving on rough roads, over speed bumps, under harsh turns or heavy braking conditions. Use the following repair procedure to address this concern. Repair Procedure 1. Remove cool air intake duct seal (for 2GR-FE). A. Remove the 7 clips and cool air intake duct seal. 2. Remove the front bumper assembly. A. Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly. NOTE Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. B. Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip. NOTE Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. C. Remove the 8 screws, 2 clips, 2 radiator grille protectors, and bolt. D. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. E. Without fog lights: Remove the front bumper assembly. NOTE For vehicles with fog lights: Disconnect each connector, and then remove the front bumper assembly. 3. Remove RH headlight assembly. A. Remove the bolt and 2 screws. B. Disconnect the connectors and remove the headlight assembly. 4. Remove RH rocker panel molding. A. Remove the 2 screws and rocker panel molding protector. B. Put protective tape around the rocker panel molding. Figure 8. 1 Protective Tape C. Remove the 2 screws and grommet. D. Remove the screw. E. Remove the 7 clips. F. Remove the 2 screws. G. Disengage the 8 clips and remove the rocker panel molding. 5. Remove cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly. A. Remove the nut, front wiper arm, and blade assembly LH. B. Remove the nut, front wiper arm, and blade assembly RH. C. Disengage the claw and remove the front fender to cowl side seal LH.
2007 – 2008 model year North American Production Camry and Camry HV vehicles may complain of a creaking noise from the front passenger side of the vehicle. This condition may occur when the body ?exes while driving on rough roads, over speed bumps, under harsh turns or heavy braking conditions. Use the following repair procedure to address this concern. Repair Procedure 1. Remove cool air intake duct seal (for 2GR-FE). A. Remove the 7 clips and cool air intake duct seal. 2. Remove the front bumper assembly. A. Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly. NOTE Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. B. Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip. NOTE Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. C. Remove the 8 screws, 2 clips, 2 radiator grille protectors, and bolt. D. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. E. Without fog lights: Remove the front bumper assembly. NOTE For vehicles with fog lights: Disconnect each connector, and then remove the front bumper assembly. 3. Remove RH headlight assembly. A. Remove the bolt and 2 screws. B. Disconnect the connectors and remove the headlight assembly. 4. Remove RH rocker panel molding. A. Remove the 2 screws and rocker panel molding protector. B. Put protective tape around the rocker panel molding. Figure 8. 1 Protective Tape C. Remove the 2 screws and grommet. D. Remove the screw. E. Remove the 7 clips. F. Remove the 2 screws. G. Disengage the 8 clips and remove the rocker panel molding. 5. Remove cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly. A. Remove the nut, front wiper arm, and blade assembly LH. B. Remove the nut, front wiper arm, and blade assembly RH. C. Disengage the claw and remove the front fender to cowl side seal LH.
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