Canada - Body - Roof Drip Moulding Lifting At Rear Edge Of Cab

Bulletin
T-TCI-3672

Issue Date
December 12, 2011

Market
Canada

Title
ROOF DRIP MOULDING LIFTING AT REAR EDGE

Service Category
Vehicle Exterior

Section
Exterior Panels/Trim

Market
Canada






APPLICABILITY:

INTRODUCTION:







Some 2008 - 2011 model year Tacoma vehicles exhibit a condition where the roof drip moulding is found to be lifting at the rear edge of the vehicle cab. The left and/or right moulding may be gapped and slightly sticking above the roof line. Improved roof drip mouldings have been made available to address this condition.

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:

This TSB applies to ALL 2008-2010 model year NUMMI (WMI = 5TE) and TMMBC (WMI = 3TM) Tacoma vehicles.







This TSB applies to 2011 model year Tacoma vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:






REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling SPX/OTC at 1-800-933-8335.







REMOVAL PROCEDURE:

1. Remove the roof drip side finish moulding.

Refer to Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 Tacoma:
Vehicle Exterior - Exterior Panels/Trim - Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding: Removal.







A. Apply protective tape to the outer circumference of the roof drip side finish moulding, as shown in Figure 2.
B. Using a heat light, heat the roof drip side finish moulding.
Heating temperature: 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

NOTICE
Do not heat the roof drip side finish moulding and vehicle body excessively.

C. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and remove the roof drip side finish moulding.

NOTICE
- Do not remove the roof panel clips from the vehicle body.
- If the roof panel clips are damaged or removed accidentally, replace with new clips.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:

1. Install the NEW roof drip moulding in the reverse order.

Refer to Technical Instruction System (TIS), applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 Tacoma:
Vehicle Exterior - Exterior Panels/Trim - Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding: Installation







A. Ensure that the contact surface at the rear of the cab is clean and free of contaminates by using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner or equivalent.

NOTE
Cleaner should include a silicone remover.







B. Engage the 2 clips and install the roof drip side finish moulding.

NOTE
Install all sections of moulding securely.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.