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T-SB-0113-10
April 23, 2010
HVAC Control Panel Illumination Dim
Service Category | Vehicle Interior | ||
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Section | Heating/Air Conditioning | Market | USA |
Applicability
YEAR(S) | MODEL(S) | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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2003 – 2009 | 4Runner |
Introduction
Some 4Runner vehicles may exhibit a condition where the HVAC control panel illumination is dim, flickering, or intermittently inoperative. A newly designed light bulb has been made available to resolve this concern.
Production Change Information
This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
MODEL | DRIVETRAIN | ENGINE | PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN |
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4Runner | 2WD | 1GR-FE | JTEZU14R*9K024732 |
JTEZU17R*9K024733 | |||
2UZ-FE | JTEZT17R*9K001651 | ||
JTEZT14R*9K001653 | |||
4WD | 1GR-FE | JTEBU17R*9K038302 | |
JTEBU14R*9K038305 | |||
2UZ-FE | JTEBT17R*9K006867 | ||
JTEBT14R*9K006870 |
Warranty Information
OP CODE | DESCRIPTION | TIME | OFP | T1 | T2 |
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AC9011 | R & R HVAC Control Panel Illumination Bulbs | 0.3 | 90010-09017 | 72 | 41 |
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
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Parts Information
PREVIOUS PART NUMBER | CURRENT PART NUMBER | PART NAME | QTY |
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90010-09017 | Same | Bulb, Cooler Control Switch | 2 |
Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST’S) | PART NUMBER | QTY |
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Plastic Pry Tool Set* | 00002-06000-01 | 1 |
* Essential SST.
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335. |
Repair Procedure
- Confirm that the customer’s concern is of a dim, flickering, or intermittently inoperative HVAC illumination panel in the area shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1.
- Remove the air conditioning control assembly.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model year 4Runner Repair Manual:
- 2003 / 2004 / 2005 4Runner: Vehicle Interior – Heating/Air Conditioning – “Air Conditioning Control Assy: Overhaul”
- 2006 / 2007 4Runner: Vehicle Interior – Heating/Air Conditioning – “Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Control Assembly: Removal”
- 2008 / 2009 4Runner: Vehicle Interior – Heating/Air Conditioning – “Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Panel: Removal”
Using a small flat blade screwdriver, turn the light bulbs counter clockwise to remove and clockwise to install/tighten.
- Install the air conditioning control assembly.
Refer to TIS, applicable model year 4Runner Repair Manual:
- 2003 / 2004 / 2005 4Runner: Vehicle Interior – Heating/Air Conditioning – “Air Conditioning Control Assy: Overhaul”
- 2006 / 2007 4Runner: Vehicle Interior – Heating/Air Conditioning – “Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Control Assembly: Installation”
- 2008 / 2009 4Runner: Vehicle Interior – Heating/Air Conditioning – “Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Panel: Installation”
- Confirm the HVAC Control Panel Illumination and Controls are operating correctly.