2007 Toyota Camry Sun Visor Driver Side Recall

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Toyota Camry Sun Visors

The sun visor is not only convenient but also a boon to safety, keeping the sun out of your eyes when driving your Toyota Camry. The visor flips down on the driver and passenger side of the vehicle in order to shield eyes from the glare of the sun; it often also features clips and mirrors to make your driving life easier. There are an array of replacement parts and pieces that help you to repair a damaged visor in your Camry.

What are some common brands of sun visors for Camrys?

Genuine Toyota Camry OEM factory replacement sun visor parts direct to. Replace the 2007 to 2011 Toyota Camry Sun Visor. Location: Left Hand - DRIVER SIDE. I have a 2007 camry and my driver side visor keeps coming down in my face while driving. The Original Problem Do you have a 2007-2011 Toyota Camry? Is the visor falling and obstructing your vision? The original sun visors installed in these cars had a major problem. My driver's side sun visor started drooping & came off 18 days past the 7 year warranty extension period. I contacted my local dealer & was told to contact Toyota customer care center. I contacted them & was told that they would not replace the visor as it was past the warranty extension.

You can find both OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and aftermarket sun visor options for the Toyota Camry. Some manufacturers include the following:

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Toyota (standard stock options from the manufacturer)
Factory Automotive Distributors
Intro-Tech Automotive
Possbay
UVS100 Heat Shield
Wheelskins

What are some feature options for a sun visor?

Typically, sun visors will be manual and will require you to physically pull them up and down by hand. Some contain an additional extended piece that can slide out past the normal length of the visor to block out a larger area of sun. Another option on sun visors is the vanity mirror. Certain visors will have a flap that, when opened, reveals a mirror and sometimes features lights.

How do you replace the sun visor on a Toyota Camry vehicle?

First, determine what type of replacement visor you will need based on the model year and trim level of your vehicle. This will ensure that your replacement size is a correct fit for your car. Once you have made a selection based on your individual needs, you can now remove the old visor.
Unscrew the old visor, paying attention to the screws so that you can use them for reattaching your new visor.
Flip the visor so that it is up against the window. Using a flat head screwdriver, take the plastic cover off (it will be attached to the ceiling of the vehicle). Wiggle and move the visor around as needed so that you can remove the main assembly. The entire visor should be easily pulled off.
Using either a flat head or Phillips head screwdriver, re-attach the visor in the same manner that you removed the old one. First, insert the visor stem piece. Some visors may have a tab that will need to be inserted into a hole on the assembly. Ensure that the screws and holes are aligned, and twist the screws back into place. Be sure to test the visor out to ensure it functions properly.

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What are some color and material options for visors?

Typically, you will want the visor to match the interior color of your car or truck. There are a variety of color options available, so be sure to thoroughly research your interior color so that you can find the right match. Standard visors are made of nylon, cloth, or vinyl material.

Introduction

2007-2011 Toyota Camry's were installed with a sun visor that was later recalled due to a defect in the inner plastic body. The two halves of the visor that connect around the lever arm begin to pull away from the arm that attaches it to the interior of the car. Making the arm unable to hold the visor in place effectively, increasing the risk of it obstructing the view of the driver. Over time most visors even fall off the connecting arm completely. This guide provides a simple fix to the defect, providing a way to reinforce the faulty connection that is causing the problem. Follow our guide with the step-by-step process to insure that it will be fixed correctly.

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Flathead 3/32' or 2.5 mm Screwdriver
Phillips #2 Screwdriver
Seam Ripper
upholstery glue
3/4 phillips head screw
3 1/8 in x 7 in tie plate

No parts specified.

Remove cap and squeeze metal brackets revealed underneath to loosen and remove from interior of car.
Make a note of where the clips of the lever arm fit into the interior of car for reinstatement of the visor later.

Tear open the seam surrounding the hole that the swing arm inserts into with a seam ripper.
Pull the fabric back to show the inner casing.

Reinsert the swing arm back into the visor, make sure the metal prongs on the swing arm line up with the holes on the visor.
The red squares show where the metal prongs fit into the holes of the visor.

Fold the aluminum plate around the outer casing to reinforce the arm in the casing.
The metal plate will hold both halves of the visor to the lever arm, so make sure it is secured tightly around visor to keep it together.

Screw a one inch screw through the metal plate and plastic casing using a phillips head screwdriver.
Make sure screw goes all the way through to the other side to effectively secure plate to visor.

Adhere the two halves of the torn seam back together over the outer casing and the aluminum plate using upholstery glue.
Allow the glue to properly dry before replacing visor back into car.

Realign the metal clips of the swing arm to the hole in the car and snap the visor back into place.
If you go back to step one, the hinges are marked to show where the insert the swing arm.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.