T-SB-0040-08

T-SB-0040-08
Rev2
April 21, 2008
Paint Stains Under Rapgard
Service
Category
Vehicle Exterior
Section
Paint/Coatings
Market
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2007 – 2015
4Runner, Avalon,
Avalon HV, Camry,
Camry HV, Corolla, FJ
Cruiser, Highlander,
Highlander HV, Land
Cruiser, Matrix, Prius,
Prius C, Prius PHV,
Prius V, RAV4, RAV4
EV, Sequoia, Sienna,
Solara, Tacoma,
Tundra, Venza, Yaris
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REVISION NOTICE
February 10, 2015 Rev2:
• Applicability has been updated to include 2007 and 2012 – 2015 model year Toyota vehicles.
March 10, 2010 Rev1:
• Applicability has been updated to include 2009 – 2011 model year Toyota vehicles.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
On some vehicles, when Rapgard™ is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These
stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is not necessary). The stain patterns
are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard™. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the
paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof,
and trunk. Stains can be removed by heating the stained surface to remove the trapped moisture.
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Introduction (Continued)
Figure 1.
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1
Stains
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
T1
T2
T3
BD1506
Paint Stains Under Rapgard™
0.6
67
99
5330
5570
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
• This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive 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.
Required Tools & Equipment
TOOLS & MATERIAL
QUANTITY
Infrared Lamp or Heat Gun
1
Aluminum Foil or Damp Cloth
1
Thermometer
1
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Repair Procedure
1. Use the aluminum foil or damp cloth to cover plastic/rubber parts that are near the stain.
2. Apply heat to the stain using an infrared lamp or heat gun.
NOTICE
Apply heat for 5 – 10 minutes at 158◦F – 176◦F (70◦C – 80◦C). Do NOT allow the surface to become
hotter than 176◦F (80◦C). Measure the temperature with a thermometer.
3. After applying heat for 5 minutes, examine the area to determine if the stain has been removed.
If the stain still exists, continue to apply heat and re-examine the stain 5 minutes later.
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