T-SB-0106-10 April 13, 2010

Instrument Panel Rattle Below Glove Box

Service
Category Vehicle Interior

Section Interior Panels/Trim Market USA

Applicability

YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2005 – 2009 Tacoma

Introduction

Some 2005 – 2009 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit an instrument panel rattle or tick noise
below the glove box area. The faint noise is most evident when accelerating slowly between the
1000 – 1600 RPM range. The rattle has been found to be coming from a wire harness cover coming
into contact with the HVAC bracket. Use the following repair information to correct this condition.

Production Change Information

This TSB applies to all 2005 – 2009 model year vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change
Effective VINs shown below.
MODEL PLANT CAB TYPE PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN

Standard
NUMMI Access 5TE####N#9Z667583
Tacoma
Double
TMMBC Double 3TM##4#N#9M035912

Warranty Information

OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2

R & R Glove Compartment & Insulate

BD1078 0.3 55550-04060-## 91 57
Harness to Bracket

APPLICABLE WARRANTY
• This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive 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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Required Tools & Equipment

TOOLS & MATERIAL QUANTITY

EPT Foam (30 x 40 x 10 mm [1.20 x 1.60 x 0.40 in.] W x L x H)

1 strip
(from Wind Noise Kit P/N 08231-00810 or equivalent)

Repair Procedure

1. Locate the point of contact at the wire harness cover to the HVAC bracket shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1.

2. Remove the wire harness grommet (clip) from the Figure 2. .

HVAC bracket as shown in Figure 2.

NOTICE
Be careful NOT to damage the wire harness
grommet (clip) when removing since this clip
will be reused.

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

3. Apply EPT foam to the edge of the HVAC bracket Figure 3. .

at the point of contact and wrap it to the underside
of the bracket as shown in Figure 3.
Width = 30 mm (1.20 in.)
Length = 40 mm (1.60 in.)
Height = 10 mm (0.40 in.)

4. Re-install the wire harness grommet (clip) previously removed in step 2.

5. Test drive and confirm noise is no longer present.

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