TSB007019
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Tsb: some 2015 ? 2023 model year trd pro edition 4runner vehicles may exhibit an abnormal noise when in reverse with the wheels at or near full lock due to interference between the tire and bumper and/or fender liner. Follow the repair proc
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T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Service Category Suspension Section Tire/Wheel Market USA Applicability YEAR(S) MODEL(S) 2015 - 2023 4Runner ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION NOTICE November 08, 2023 Rev2: The Repair Procedure section has been updated. October 16, 2023 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2021 – 2023 model year 4Runner vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0009-15. Applicability has been updated to include 2019 and 2020 model year 4Runner vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0009-15 is obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Introduction Some 2015 – 2023 model year TRD Pro Edition 4Runner vehicles may exhibit an abnormal noise when in Reverse with the wheels at or near full lock due to interference between the tire and bumper and/or fender liner. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA Page 1 of 19 T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 Page 2 of 19 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Warranty Information OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2 BD1505 Fender/Bumper Trim Modification 1.0 52119-#####* 91 57 *Warranty claim MUST be submitted with the correct 10-digit OFP. Choose the correct OFP for the vehicle being repaired by searching for the parts in the Electronic Parts Catalog using the VIN filter. 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 PREVIOUS PART NAME QTY 4Runner TRD Pro Trim Kit* 1 NEW PTR25-89150 *CONTENTS OF 4RUNNER TRD PRO TRIM KIT QTY LH and RH Bumper Cover Marking Templates 1 Each 3M™ Foam Sanding Block 1 Clamp 1 Modified Channellock Cutting Plier 1 LH and RH Metal Fender Liner Templates 1 Each Double-sided Foam Tape 1 © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 Page 3 of 19 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Required Tools & Equipment SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST) PART NUMBER QTY Plastic Pry Tool Kit* 00002-06020-01 1 *Essential SST. NOTE Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335. REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIAL QUANTITY Electric Drill 1 Step Drill Bit 1 Wax Pencil 1 Center Punch 1 Cutters 1 Lint-free Cloth 1 Masking Tape As Needed © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 Page 4 of 19 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Repair Procedure Fender Liner Modification 1. Confirm the abnormal noise condition described in the Introduction. 2. Remove the front wheels. 3. Beginning with the driver side, remove the two fasteners on the lower side of the fender liner. Figure 1. 4. Unclip the fender liner and carefully pull it toward the rear of the vehicle. Figure 2. © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 Page 5 of 19 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Repair Procedure (continued) Fender Liner Modification (continued) 5. Install the driver-side metal fender liner template (from the TRD Pro trim kit) on the front side of the fender liner. NOTE Make sure to place the alignment pins into the two existing holes. Figure 3. Figure 4. © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 Page 6 of 19 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Repair Procedure (continued) Fender Liner Modification (continued) 6. Use a wax pencil to outline two NEW holes and the area to be removed. Figure 5. 7. Use a center punch to mark the center of the two holes and remove the template. © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Repair Procedure (continued) Fender Liner Modification (continued) 8. Using cutters, remove the marked plastic area as shown. Figure 6. Figure 7. 1 Before Cut 2 After Cut © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA Page 7 of 19 T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 Page 8 of 19 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Repair Procedure (continued) Fender Liner Modification (continued) 9. Using the step drill bit, drill two holes in the fender liner at the identifying marks. NOTE Set the drill stop to 5/16 in. – 3/8 in. (8 mm – 9 mm) and drill both sides to remove the flash from the fender liner. Figure 8. 10. Repeat the same procedure for the passenger side. NOTE Make sure to use the passenger side template. © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 Page 9 of 19 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Repair Procedure (continued) Front Bumper Cover Modification PRECAUTIONS AND PROPER USE OF CUTTING PLIERS BEFORE proceeding, it is important to understand the proper use of the cutting pliers. Read this section thoroughly to ensure proper use BEFORE front bumper cover modification. One side of the pliers is marked red. THE RED SIDE OF THE PLIERS IS TO BE USED AGAINST THE PAINTED SURFACE ONLY (paint against paint). Figure 9. Red Side When holding the cutting pliers in place, it is important to keep the pliers at a 90-degree angle as shown. Figure 10. 1 Bumper Cover 4 Red Jaw 2 Paint 5 90-Degree Edge to Surface 3 Tape © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Repair Procedure (continued) Front Bumper Cover Modification (continued) PRECAUTIONS AND PROPER USE OF CUTTING PLIERS (continued) Do NOT make full cuts across the face of the bumper cover. ONLY MAKE HALF CUTS BEFORE MOVING TO MAKE THE NEXT CUT. Figure 11. Top to Bottom NOTICE Failure to make ONLY half cuts may result in uneven cuts, a wavy appearance, or bumper replacement. Figure 12. Half Cuts Along Same Line 1 Cut 1 2 © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA Cut 2 Page 10 of 19 T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 Page 11 of 19 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Repair Procedure (continued) Front Bumper Cover Modification (continued) PRECAUTIONS AND PROPER USE OF CUTTING PLIERS (continued) Figure 13. Examples of Half Cuts 1 Cut 1 3 Cut 3 2 Cut 2 4 Cut 4 The depth of the cutting pliers is less than the maximum depth of the area to be removed. It is necessary to first make a preliminary cut to remove approximately half of the area (between the arrows). Figure 14. 1 Depth of Cutting Pliers 2 © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA Area of Removal (Between Rows) T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Repair Procedure (continued) Front Bumper Cover Modification (continued) PRECAUTIONS AND PROPER USE OF CUTTING PLIERS (continued) Figure 15. Good Example Figure 16. Bad Example © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA Page 12 of 19 T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Repair Procedure (continued) Front Bumper Cover Modification (continued) 1. Carefully pull the fender liner back and secure it to the lower control arm. Figure 17. © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA Page 13 of 19 T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 Page 14 of 19 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Repair Procedure (continued) Front Bumper Cover Modification (continued) 2. Using warm water and a lint-free cloth, clean the work area, ensuring ALL debris is removed. Figure 18. 3. Locate the left-hand bumper template and secure it to the bumper cover with a clamp. Figure 19. © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Repair Procedure (continued) Front Bumper Cover Modification (continued) 4. Cut an 8-in. (203 mm) strip of double-sided foam tape and apply it to the edge of the marking template. Figure 20. Ensure the tape is straight and flush against the template. NOTE Do NOT remove the backing from the tape. A NEW piece of tape MUST be used when repeating this step for the opposite side. 5. Remove the marking template and clamp. Figure 21. © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA Page 15 of 19 T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Repair Procedure (continued) Front Bumper Cover Modification (continued) 6. Make the preliminary cut, removing approximately half of the area (between the arrows). Figure 22. 7. Starting at the outer edge, trim along the tape working toward the inside with overlapping cuts. Figure 23. NOTICE BEFORE each cut, ensure the cutting pliers are held at a 90-degree angle and rest against the tape. Failure to do so may result in uneven cuts and bumper cover replacement. © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA Page 16 of 19 T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 Page 17 of 19 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Repair Procedure (continued) Front Bumper Cover Modification (continued) 8. Once the cutting is complete, remove the tape. 9. Apply masking tape to the painted edge of the bumper cover just above and below the top of the cut. Figure 24. © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 Page 18 of 19 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Repair Procedure (continued) Front Bumper Cover Modification (continued) 10. Use the foam sanding block to lightly sand the cut edges to remove any sharp edges or burrs. When sanding, use light pressure and keep the block square with the edge. Only a few strokes should be required to ensure the edges are smooth. Figure 25. 11. Remove the tape and clean the bumper surface as performed in step 2. 12. Return the fender liner back to its original position and reinstall the two fender liner fasteners. NOTE The fasteners MUST be inserted into the two NEW holes drilled in step 9 of the Fender Liner Modification section. The silver fastener MUST be in the front location and the black fastener in the rear location. © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA T-SB-0070-19 Rev2 June 20, 2019 Page 19 of 19 TRD Pro Bumper/Fender Interference Repair Procedure (continued) Front Bumper Cover Modification (continued) 13. Using your hands, verify the fender liner and bumper are flush. Figure 26. 14. Repeat both procedures (Fender Liner Modification and Front Bumper Cover Modification) on the passenger side of the vehicle. 15. Install the front wheels. Refer to TIS: Accessory – Accessories Installation – “2015-2024 4Runner, 2007-2014 FJ Cruiser TRD Alloy Wheel (PTR20-35110-BK (Matte Black), PTR20-35110-GR (Graphite Gray), PTR2035110-G4 (Gunmetal Gray), PTR20-35110-F5 (Flat Bronze)) Rev. P” © 2023 Toyota Motor Sales, USA