GST-TSB-18-002
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: GST-TSB-18-002
This technical service bulletin provides procedures to inspect and repair certain model year 2015-2017 toyota highlander vehicles equipped with the brushed stainless steel running boards accessory which exhibits a sagging condition on the r
Models from 2017
2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER |
Models from 2016
2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER |
Models from 2015
2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER |
ATTENTION: This Technical Service Bulletin was issued by Gulf States Toyota, Inc. For Toyota Dealers located in the Gulf States Toyota Region: Please refer to GST Dealer Daily to obtain instructions on how to order parts and submit a warranty claim (If applicable). For Toyota Dealers NOT located in Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas or Louisiana: For Repair Authorization, Parts Ordering, and Warranty Claims please contact GST Accessory Technical Support at 1-800-444-1074. Thank you for your continued support. GST-TSB-18-002 Bulletin August 3, 2018 Technical Service Running Board Sagging Service Category: Section: Accessory Body Market: USA Applicability YEAR MODEL 2015-2017 Highlander INSTALLED ACCESSORY INFORMATION ACCESSORY LIO DESCRIPTION CODE PART NUMBER Brushed Stainless R1 00012H-1573-01 Steel Running Boards NOTE This TSB only applies to vehicles invoiced at Gulf States Toyota between 9/1/2015 – 11/6/2017. Introduction Some 2015-2017 MY Highlander vehicles equipped with Brushed Stainless Steel Running Boards accessory may exhibit a condition in which the rear portion of the running board sags if subjected to an unusual amount of pressure. The condition may be present on both the driver and passenger side of the vehicle. This repair procedure is intended to provide a resolution to this potential issue. Page 1 of 10 GST TSB-18-002 August 3, 2018 Running Board Sagging Warranty Information GST Installed Product Model Operation Code Operation Code Description OFP TSB No. Trouble Code Labor Time Replacement Part Replacement Part Quantity Highlander Model Years (2015-2017) Invoice Date (9/1/15-11/6/17) LIO Highlander Model Years (2015-2017) DIO Highlander Model Years (2015-2017) DIO Highlander Model Years (2015-2017) Invoice Date (9/1/15-11/6/17) LIO B18601 B18602 B18603 B18604 RH and LH brackets to be added RH and LH brackets to be added Repair beyond bracket addition. Invoice required. Repair beyond bracket addition. Invoice required. 00012-H1573-01 TS04 99 1.0 00012-H1573-01 TS04 99 1.0 00012-H1573-01 TS04 99 1.0 00012-H1573-01 TS04 99 1.0 00012-H1873-11 00012-H1573-11 00012-H1573-11 00012-H1573-11 1 1 1 1 NOTE Please reference the Warranty Instructions on how to file a claim for this TSB in Dealer Daily under the Warranty Tab. Search for TS04 – Highlander Bracket APPLICABLE WARRANTY This repair is covered under the basic vehicle 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. Page 2 of 10 GST TSB-18-002 August 3, 2018 Running Board Sagging Parts Information Part Number 00012-H187311 Reference A1 A2 B C D E F1 F2 G H I Qty 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 4 2 2 Part Description Supplemental Bracket with Hardware Quantity 1 Description Passenger Side Supplemental Bracket Driver Side Supplemental Bracket T-Bolt Plate Square Spacer U-Bolt Plate M10 L-Bolt M10 Passenger Side Jack Shield Bracket Driver Side Jack Shield Bracket Hex Flange Lock Nut M10 16mm Hex Flange Lock Nut M10 17mm (silver) Washer D10 Page 3 of 10 GST TSB-18-002 August 3, 2018 Running Board Sagging Repair Procedure 1. If vehicle exhibits condition described in this TSB, please contact your assigned FTS for further evaluation. *** If you are a dealer outside of the Gulf States Toyota Region, please call 1-800-444-1074 for assistance. 2. Once FTS has provided next steps, proceed to step 3. 3. Does the vehicle exhibit condition? a. YES – Proceed to Step 4 b. NO – This TSB does not apply 4. Raise the vehicle on lift and locate the rear attachment points of the running board (Fig.1) 5. Proceed to install the Supplemental Brackets. Steps 6-17 show how to install the supplemental bracket on RH of vehicle. 6. Remove and discard the rubber plugs indicated on Fig. 2 which are located on the underside of vehicle. Rear Attachment Points F R O N T Fig. 1 FRONT Fig. 2 7. Place a U-bolt plate M10 at the end of the aluminum frame of the running board as shown in Fig. 3. Rotate the bolt 90 degrees counter-clockwise for attaching to the bracket. Page 4 of 10 GST TSB-18-002 August 3, 2018 Running Board Sagging Repair Procedure (cont’d) 8. Place a T-Bolt Plate into the hole exposed in the underside of the vehicle as shown in Fig. 4. Rotate the T-Bolt Plate to ensure the plate is orientated so the long end is pointing away from the door of the vehicle as indicated by the outline in the image. T-Bolt Plate Orientation Fig. 4 Fig. 3 U-Bolt Plate M10 T-Bolt Plate 9. Slide square spacer over the bolt of the T-Bolt Plate and press firmly against the vehicle. (Reference Fig. 5) Square Spacer Fig. 5 T-Bolt Plate Square Spacer Page 5 of 10 GST TSB-18-002 August 3, 2018 Running Board Sagging Repair Procedure (cont’d) 10. Insert the short end of the silver L-Bolt M10 into the hole of the Jack Shield Bracket as shown in Fig. 6. Slide the L-Bolt through the hole so that the threaded portion of the bolt is perpendicular to the surface bracket. RH side Jack Shield Bracket with L-Bolt M10 Fig. 6 Page 7 of 10 GST TSB-18-002 August 3, 2018 Running Board Sagging Repair Procedure (cont’d) 11. Be sure that the Jack Shield Bracket is oriented such that the small tab is facing outward towards the door side of the vehicle and the larger flat side is facing the front of the vehicle as shown. (Reference Fig. 7) Fig. 7 RH side Jack Shield Bracket with L-Bolt M10 12. Insert the angled part of the L-Bolt into the hole as shown. The surface of the Jack Shield Bracket should rest against the surface of the vehicle. (Reference Fig. 8) Fig. 8 Page 8 of 10 GST TSB-18-002 August 3, 2018 Running Board Sagging Repair Procedure (cont’d) 13. Position the supplemental bracket over the bolts. (Reference Fig. 11) 14. Apply a Washer D10 to the center bolt Nut and secure using a silver Hex M10 Flange Lock (17mm) and finger tighten. 15. Apply a Hex M10 Flange Lock Nut (16mm) to the other two bolts. (Reference Fig. 9) Fig. 9 16. Check that the supplemental bracket is positioned as far forward towards the front of the vehicle ensuring a minimum clearance of 14mm between the supplemental bracket and the trailing arm. (Reference Fig. 10) Fig. 10 Page 9 of 10 GST TSB-18-002 August 3, 2018 Running Board Sagging 17. Please follow the torque sequence shown in Fig. 1 - 28 ft.* lbs. 2 - 28 ft.*lbs. 3 - 15 ft.*lbs. 1 3 2 Fig. 11 18. Repeat steps 6-17 to install supplemental bracket on LH side of vehicle. Page 10 of 10