T-SB-0149-16

T-SB-0149-16
October 20, 2016
Spare Tire Carrier Does Not Fully Unwind
Service
Category
Suspension
Section
Tire/Wheel
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2014 - 2016
Highlander, Highlander HV
Introduction
Some 2014 – 2016 Highlander/HV vehicles may exhibit a condition where the spare tire cable
does NOT fully unwind. This condition can occur when the spare tire carrier is operated without
the wheel attached. Follow the Repair 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.
MODEL
ENGINE
DRIVETRAIN
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
2WD
5TDYKRFH#GS150968
5TDKKRFH#GS150968
5TDZKRFH#GS150968
5TDYK3FH#0S150968
5TDZK3FH#0S150968
4WD
5TDDKRFH#GS284994
5TDDKRFH#0S284994
5TDJKRFH#GS284994
5TDBKRFH#GS284994
1AR-F
2WD
5TDYARFH#0S019802
5TDZARFH#GS019802
5TDZARFH#0S019802
Hybrid
AWD
5TDDCRFH#GS017717
5TDJCRFH#GS017717
5TDBCRFH#GS017717
2GR-F
Highlander
Highlander HV
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Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
SU1603
Repair Carrier Assy, Spare Wheel
SU1604
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
0.5
51900-0E041
51900-0E051
87
99
Replace Carrier Assy, Spare Wheel
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
51900-0E041
Carrier Assy, Spare Wheel
1
51900-0E051
Carrier Assy, Spare Wheel
1
PREVIOUS
NEW
51900-0E040
51900-0E050
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Repair Procedure
Figure 1. Position of Cable AFTER Spare Tire Carrier Is Stuck
1. Turn the jack handle clockwise to wind up the
carrier, 1 or more full turns (a clicking noise
may be heard).
Figure 2.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
2. Unwind the carrier counter-clockwise while
putting tension on the cable (pull cable with
hand or place tire on cable).
Figure 3.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
3. The hook may be stuck to the lip of the
carrier’s housing once the cable is free and
unwound as shown in Figure 5. To remove
the hook from the lip, slightly lift the hook and
adjust it until it is free.
Figure 4. Close-up of the Hook
NOTE
If the spare tire carrier is unable to be
corrected by the Repair Procedure, then
replace with NEW part.
Figure 5. Hook Stuck on the Lip of the
Carrier’s Housing
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Removal Procedure
1. Remove the spare tire from the lift plate if mounted to carrier.
NOTE
If there is insufficient clearance to remove the spare tire, it may be necessary to cut the spare
tire carrier cable.
2. Remove the deck board assembly.
3. Remove the No. 3 deck board sub-assembly
4. Fold the rear No. 2 seatback assembly LH forward.
5. Disengage the 4 claws, clip and guide to
remove the deck side trim box LH.
Figure 6.
Claw
Guide
Clip
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Removal Procedure (Continued)
6. Fold the rear No. 2 seatback assembly RH forward.
7. Using a clip remover, remove the 7 clips.
Figure 7. Location of Clips
8. Remove the nut.
9. Disengage the 4 claws, 2 clips and 2 guides
to remove the rear deck floor box.
Figure 8.
1
Nut
Claw
Guide
Clip
10. Remove the 6 nuts retaining the spare tire carrier assembly.
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Removal Procedure (Continued)
11. Remove the spare tire carrier assembly by
lifting upward. While raising the spare tire
carrier assembly, the lift plate MUST be
guided through the opening in the body.
Figure 9.
NOTE
If there is insufficient clearance to guide
the lift plate through the opening in the
body, it may be necessary to cut the spare
tire carrier cable.
12. Install the NEW spare tire carrier assembly by guiding the lift plate through the opening in the
body and tighten the 6 mounting nuts.
NOTE
MAX speed during installation should be 400RPM.
MAX winding Torque: 14 N*m (10.3 ft*lbf) with max tire weight.
13. Reassemble spare tire carrier by reversing removal steps.
14. Mount tire to carrier and confirm proper operation.
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