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T-SB-0018-14
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Second Row Seat Squeak
Service
Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Seat
Market
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2010 – 2015
4Runner
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REVISION NOTICE
June 3, 2015 Rev1:
• Applicability has been updated to include 2014 – 2015 model year 4Runner vehicles.
• The entire bulletin has been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2010 – 2015 model year 4Runner vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise coming from the second
row seats when driving over uneven terrain. The bracket for the inside hinge of the 60% second row
seat may rub the seat frame. Follow the procedure outlined below to address this condition.
Figure 1.
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Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs
shown below.
MODEL
DRIVETRAIN
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
2WD
JTEZU5JR#F5100887
4WD
JTEBU5JR#F5249734
4Runner
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
BD1403
Install Seat Frame Bushing
0.6
72731-60010
91
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
QTY
72728-60030
Protector, RR Seat Reclining
1
Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
PART NUMBER
QTY
Plastic Pry Tool Kit*
00002-06020-01
1
REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIAL
®
T45 TORX Socket Wrench
* Essential SST.
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
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QUANTITY
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Repair Procedure
1. Test drive the vehicle and confirm a noise coming from the 2nd row inner bracket from the
60% seat.
2. Remove the center seat hinge cover.
Figure 2..
3. Confirm that a noise is being generated by two surfaces rubbing, as shown below.
Figure 3. Approximate Vantage Point (Reposition Foam
to Access View)
Figure 4. Up-Close View
4. Remove the 60% second row seat.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year
Repair Manual:
• 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 / 2014 / 2015 4Runner:
Vehicle Interior – Seat – “Seat: Rear No. 1 Seat Assembly (for 60/40 Split Slide Walk-in
Seat Type LH Side): Removal”
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
5. Position the seat as shown to access the Rear
Seat Reclining Bracket.
Figure 5..
NOTICE
Be sure to protect the seat during service by
utilizing a clean/covered work surface.
6. Partially remove the rear seatback lower cushion
cover at the locations shown.
Figure 6..
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
7. Remove the right Rear Seat Reclining Bracket.
Figure 7..
A. Using a T45 TORX® Socket Wrench, remove
the Rear Seat Reclining Bracket with the
TORX® bolt.
B. Remove the 12 mm bracket bolt.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
8. Install the service part bushing into seat frame as shown.
Figure 8.
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2
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Rear of Vehicle
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Direction of Bracket Position in Seat Frame
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
9. Reassemble the bracket to the 60% second
row seat.
Figure 9..
A. Using a T45 TORX® Socket Wrench, install
the Rear Seat Reclining Bracket with the
TORX® bolt.
Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft*lbf)
B. Install the 12 mm bolt.
Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft*lbf)
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HINT
Confirm Seat Bracket is centered in seat
frame opening.
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Confirm Seat Bracket is Centered in Seat Frame
Opening
10. Install the seat into the vehicle.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 / 2014 / 2015 4Runner:
Vehicle Interior – Seat – “Seat: Rear No. 1 Seat Assembly (for 60/40 Split Slide Walk-in
Seat Type LH Side): Installation”
11. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the squeak noise has been corrected.
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