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T-SB-0152-13
October 2, 2013
Technical Service Bulletin
A/C Inoperative - Rear A/C Line Retainer Missing
Service
Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Heating/Air Conditioning
Market
Toyota Supports ~
ASE Certification -
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2011 - 2013
Highlander
VDS(s): BK3EH, DK3EH, YK3EH, ZA3EH , ZK3EH
2011-2013
Sequoia
VDS(s): BW5G1 , BY5G1 , DW5G1 , DY5G1 ,
JW5G1, JY5G1, KY5G1 , YY5G1 , ZY5G1
2011-2013
Sienna
VDS(s) : DK3DC, JK3DC, KA3DC, KK3DC ,
XK3DC , YK3DC,ZK3DC
Introduction
Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where there is a lack of cooling from the A/C system . An A/C
Line Retainer (Piping Clamp) may have become unlatched and caused a refrigerant leak. Follow the
procedure in this bulletin to address this condition .
Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown
below.
PLANT
MODEL
Highlander
ENGINE
DRIVETRAIN
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
2WD
5TD#K3EH#DS129285
4WD
5TD#K3EH#DS250482
2WD
5TD#A3EH#DS042261
2WD
5TD#Y5G1#DS050205
4WD
5TD#Y5G1#DS092033
3UR-FBE
4WD
5TD#W5G 1#08092047
1AR-FE
2WD
5TDKA3DC#DS017358
2WD
5TD#K3DC#DS396166
4WD
5TD#K3DC#DS069883
2GR-FE
1AR-FE
TMMI
Sequoia
Sienna
3UR-FE
2GR-FE
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Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
AC1309
R & R Piping Clamp
1.2
88718-02160
88718-02170
64
57
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.
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
88718-02160
QTY
1
Clamp, Piping
88718-02170
1
Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
R-134a Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Machine
SUPPLIER
PART NUMBER
ADE
-
NOTE
Additional refrigerant service equipment may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment
(ADE) at 1-800-368-6787.
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Repair Procedure
1. Verify the condition as stated in the Introduction.
Figure 1. Location of the AJC Line Retainers (Piping Clamps)
• If the A/C Line Retainer is intact and latched, this bulletin does NOT apply. Continue
diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
• If one or both of the A/C Line Retainers is missing or unlatched, proceed to step 2.
2. Recover the refrigerant following the Repair Manual instructions.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year Repair
Manual :
• 2011 I 2012 I 2013 Highlander:
Vehicle Interior- Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Refrigerant: Replacement"
• 2011 I 2012 I 2013 Sequoia :
Vehicle Interior- Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Refrigerant: Replacement"
• 2011 I 2012 I 2013 Sienna:
Vehicle Interior- Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Refrigerant: Replacement"
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
3. If the A/C Line Retainer is still present but unlatched, remove it and replace it with a NEW A/C
Line Retainer.
4. If the A/C Line Retainer is missing , then install the NEW A/C Line Retainer.
5. Once the NEW A/C Line Retainer is installed, recharge the refrigerant following the Repair
Manual instructions.
• 2011 I 2012 I 2013 Highlander:
Vehicle Interior- Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Refrigerant: Replacement"
• 2011 I 2012 I 2013 Sequoia:
Vehicle Interior- Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Refrigerant: Replacement"
• 2011 I 2012 I 2013 Sienna:
Vehicle Interior- Heating/Air Conditioning- "Air Conditioning: Refrigerant: Replacement"
6. Verify the A/C operates normally.
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