Canada - Lighting - Headlamp Water, Intrusion

Bulletin
L-TCI-3113

Issue Date
February 29, 2012

Market
Canada

Title
HEADLAMP WATER INTRUSION

Service Category
Vehicle Exterior

Section
Lighting (ext)







APPLICABILITY:

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2010 - 2011 model year HS250h vehicles may exhibit a condition where excess condensation or moisture forms on the interior of halogen equipped headlamp(s). Headlamp units and a revised cool air intake duct seal have been developed to address this condition.

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:








This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown.







WARRANTY INFORMATION:







PARTS INFORMATION:







REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Confirm excessive headlamp condensation in one or both headlamp assemblies.
If head lamps have excessive condensation or water on the inside of the housing, proceed to step 2. If excessive condensation is not found, this TSB does NOT apply.

2. Remove the affected headlamp(s).
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model year Repair Manual:
- 2010/2011 HS250h:
Vehicle Exterior - Lighting (ext) - "Lighting (ext): Headlight Assembly (Except LED Headlight): Removal"

3. Disassemble the affected headlamp(s).
Refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
- 2010/2011 HS250h:
Vehicle Exterior - Lighting (ext) - "Lighting (ext): Headlight Assembly (Except LED Headlight): Disassembly"

4. Reassemble the headlamp(s) using the new headlamp unit(s).
Refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
- 2010/2011 HS250h:
Vehicle Exterior - Lighting (ext) - "Lighting (ext): Headlight Assembly (Except LED Headlight): Reassembly"

5. Install the new headlamp assemblies and cool air intake duct seal.
Refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
- 2010/2011 HS250h:
Vehicle Exterior - Lighting (ext) - "Lighting (ext): Headlight Assembly (Except LED Headlight): Installation"

6. Adjust the new headlamp(s).
Refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
- 2010/2011 HS250h:
Vehicle Exterior - Lighting (ext) - "Lighting (ext): Headlight Assembly (Except LED Headlight): Adjustment"

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.