T-SB-0035-19

T-SB-0035-19
March 29, 2019
Spot Corrosion on B-Pillar and/or C-Pillar
Service
Category
Vehicle Exterior
Section
Body Structure
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2012 - 2015
Tacoma
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0223-17.
 The Parts Information section has been updated.
Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0223-17 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded.
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 sides.
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.
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Warranty Information
OP CODE
CABIN
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
Repaint Front Door (One Side)
1.8*
Repaint Front Door (Opposite Side)
1.0*
Combo B
Install Paint Protective Film
(One Door)
0.2
BD1622
Repaint Front Door (One Side)
1.8*
Combo A
Repaint Front Door (Opposite Side)
1.0*
Combo B
Install Paint Protective Film
(One Door)
0.2
BD1623
Repaint Rear Door (One Side)
1.8*
Combo A
Repaint Rear Door (Opposite Side)
1.0*
Combo B
Install Paint Protective Film
(One Door)
0.2
BD1624
Repaint Front Door (One Side)
1.8*
Combo A
Repaint Front Door (Opposite Side)
1.0*
Combo B
Install Paint Protective Film
(One Door)
0.2
BD1625
Repaint Rear Door (One Side)
1.8*
Combo A
Repaint Rear Door (Opposite Side)
1.0*
Combo B
Install Paint Protective Film
(One Door)
0.2
BD1621
Combo A
Single
Access
Double
OFP
T1
T2
67
17
67111-04060
67112-04070
67111-04060
67112-04070
67113-04031
67114-04031
67111-04060
67112-04070
67113-04020
67114-04020
*Use typical body shop sublet type "ZZ Other” for painting of the affected door.
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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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***
75455-0C070*
Plate, Front Door Name, No. 2*
1**
Single
Access
Double
All
*For Limited grade ONLY.
**ONLY one No. 2 front door name plate per repainted rear door.
***ONLY if door exhibits condition.
Repair Procedure
1. Inspect the vehicle for rust spots.
Are ANY rust spots present on the B- or C-pillar areas?
 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.
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Repair Procedure (continued)
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.
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 is 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.
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Repair Procedure (continued)
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.
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.
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Repair Procedure (continued)
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.
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 affected 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 car wash 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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