T-SB-0223-17

June 12, 2017
T-SB-0223-17
Spot Corrosion on B-Pillar and/or C-Pillar
Service
Category
Vehicle Exterior
Section
Paint/Coatings
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2012 - 2015
Tacoma
WMI(s): 3TM, 5TF
Introduction
Some 2012 – 2015 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit rust spots on the B-pillar and/or
C-pillar (double cab only) area on either or both driver and passenger side.
Repairing/repainting and installation of paint protective films in the affected areas will be required
to address this condition. The paint repair may need to be sublet to a body shop. Share this
Service Bulletin information with your sublet body shop.
NOTE
If this condition is present in AT LEAST 1 door, ALL doors MUST receive paint protective film.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
CABIN TYPE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
Repaint Front Door, RH
1.8*
Repaint Front Door, LH
1.8*
BD1621B
Install Paint Protective Film
0.3
BD1622
Repaint Front Door, RH
1.8*
BD1622A
Repaint Front Door, LH
1.8*
Repaint Rear Door, RH
1.8*
BD1623A
Repaint Rear Door, LH
1.8*
BD1622B
BD1623B
Install Paint Protective Film
0.3
BD1621
BD1621A
BD1623
Single
Access
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OFP
T1
T2
69
86
67111-04060
67112-04070
67111-04060
67112-04070
67113-04031
67114-04031
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Warranty Information (Continued)
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
BD1624
Repaint Front Door, RH
1.8*
BD1624A
Repaint Front Door, LH
1.8*
Repaint Rear Door, RH
1.8*
BD1625A
Repaint Rear Door, LH
1.8*
BD1624B
BD1625B
Install Paint Protective Film
0.6
BD1625
CABIN TYPE
Double
OFP
T1
T2
67111-04060
67112-04070
67113-04020
67114-04020
69
86
*2.8 for BOTH sides or 5.6 max for ALL 4 panels.

Sublet cost for paint material in case of in-house paint shop.

Sublet invoice from third party (external paint shop) in case of no in-house paint shop.
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
This repair is covered under the Toyota Corrosion Perforation Warranty. This warranty is in
effect for 60 months or (unlimited mileage) from the vehicle’s in-service date.
Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in
this bulletin.
Parts Information
CAB TYPE
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
QTY
67855-04030
Protector, FR Door Panel, RH
1
67856-04030
Protector, FR Door Panel, LH
1
67855-04030
Protector, FR Door Panel, RH
1
67856-04030
Protector, FR Door Panel, LH
1
67855-04030
Protector, FR Door Panel, RH
1
67856-04030
Protector, FR Door Panel, LH
1
67857-04010
Protector, RR Door Panel, RH
1
67858-04010
Protector, RR Door Panel, LH
1
Single
Access
Double
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Repair Procedure
1. Inspect the vehicle for rust spots.
Are ANY rust spots present on the B- or C-pillar area?

YES — Sublet to a body shop for repair, then continue to step 2.

NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
2. Open the window and partially remove the
door glass run as shown.
Figure 1.
3. Clean the surface with mild soap and water to remove ANY dirt and debris, then wipe dry.
4. Confirm tape application position by fitting shape to window frame. Use the positioning marker
on the door to line up with the positioning marker on the pre-cut paint protective film.
Figure 2.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
5. Peel off the front half of the white tape backing paper from the paint protective film.
NOTE
Apply water to your hands before handling the film. It’s important to keep hands wet while
working with the film.
6. Apply water to the sticky surface of the film
to ensure that the film can be repositioned
during installation.
Figure 3.
7. Attach the front half of the paint protective
film to the door. Align the position markers
on the paint protective film with the position
markers on the door as shown in Step 4.
Figure 4.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
8. Remove ALL water and air bubbles trapped
under the paint protective film using a
plastic spatula or similar tool.
Figure 5.
9. Remove the remaining backing paper.
10. Apply water to the newly exposed paint protective film to make sure that the film can be
adjusted during installation.
11. Attach the remaining paint protective film
to the door. Remove ALL water and air
bubbles by using a plastic spatula or a
similar tool.
Figure 6.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
12. Remove the backing film from the top
surface of the paint protective film.
Figure 7.
13. Reinstall the door glass run.
14. Confirm the repair.
15. Repeat steps 1 – 14 for ALL doors.
NOTE
For double cab, apply this Repair Procedure to the C-pillar area.
16. After the Repair Procedure is complete, notify the customer of the following:
 Do NOT use a carwash for AT LEAST 24 hours AFTER installation.

Keep the vehicle out of the rain for AT LEAST 24 hours AFTER installation.

Keep the vehicle in stable temperature for AT LEAST 24 hours AFTER installation.
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