Canada - Body, Lighting - Water Leak From High Mount Stop Lamp

T-TCI-3835

August 22, 2012

WATER LEAK FROM HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP

Service

Category Vehicle Exterior

Section
Lighting (ext)

Market
Canada





APPLICABILITY:

INTRODUCTION:

Some Tundra vehicles may exhibit a condition where water is leaking into the upper rear cab area from outside of the High Mount Stop Lamp housing assembly. Water may be seen coming into the cab around the rear of the headliner and rear glass area. Replace the High Mount Stop Lamp assembly to address this condition.





WARRANTY INFORMATION:





PARTS INFORMATION:





PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:

This TSB applies to:

^ ALL 2007 - 2009 MY TMMI built Tundra vehicles.
^ ALL 2007 - 2011 MY TMMTX built Tundra vehicles
^ 2012 MY TMMTX built Tundra vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Water test vehicle to confirm water is leaking from the High Mount Stop Lamp assembly.





See Figure 1 for examples of water leak and testing procedure.

Is water leaking from the High Mount Stop Lamp assembly?

^ YES - Go to step 2.

^ NO - STOP. This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue with water leak diagnosis.

2. Remove and replace the High Mount Stop Lamp assembly.

Refer to the ETAS/TIS library applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

^ 2007 - 2012 Tundra:
Vehicle Exterior - Lighting (ext) - "Lighting: High Mounted Stop Light Assembly: Removal / Installation"

3. Water test vehicle in same manner to confirm water leak is no longer present.

4. Inspect and replace any interior components that may have been damaged due to the water leak.

NOTE:
Issue of the 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.

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