T-SB-0037-13

February 26, 2013
T-SB-0037-13
Audio Distortion
Service
Category
Audio/Visual/Telematics
Section
Audio/Video
Market
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2010 – 2012
Tacoma
Body Type(s): Access Cab
VDS(s): TU4CN, TU4GN, TX4CN, TX4GN,
UU4EN, UX4EN
Introduction
Some 2010 – 2012 model year Tacoma vehicles with Access Cab may exhibit audio distortion,
particularly with music containing heavy bass, at higher volume levels, or with Fade set to Rear.
An updated radio assembly is now available to address this condition.
Parts Information
FACEPLATE ID
COLOR
PREVIOUS PART
NUMBER
CURRENT PART
NUMBER
A518A8
Silver
86120-04200
86120-04190
A518B3
Black
86120-04260
86120-04230
PART NAME
QTY
1
Receiver Assy, Radio
1
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
AU1300
R & R Radio Assembly
0.5
86120-04200
86120-04260
78
74
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.
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Audio Distortion
Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
Plastic Pry Tool Set*
PART NUMBER
QTY
00002-06000-01
1
* Essential SST.
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm that audio distortion is present on the customer vehicle.
A. Set Volume = 55, Fade = R4.
B. Select music with heavy bass from any input source.
2. Confirm that the radio faceplate ID matches one of those listed below.
FACEPLATE ID
COLOR
NEW PART NUMBER
A518A8
Silver
86120-04190
A518B3
Black
86120-04230
3. Order a replacement radio through the applicable radio exchange program per the Toyota
Warranty Policy and Procedures, “Policy 4.13: Audio Systems Warranty”.
4. Remove the original radio assembly.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year Repair
Manual:
• 2010 / 2011 / 2012 Tacoma:
Audio/Visual/Telematics – Audio/Video – “Audio/Visual: Radio Receiver:
Removal”
5. Install the updated radio assembly.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2010 / 2011 / 2012 Tacoma:
Audio/Visual/Telematics – Audio/Video – “Audio/Visual: Radio Receiver:
Installation”
6. Confirm that audio distortion has been eliminated.
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