Body - Rust Stains Below Exterior Door Handle(s): Overview

T-SB-0181-12

September 20, 2012

Rust Stain Below Outside Door Handle

Service Category
Vehicle Exterior

Section
Door/Hatch

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction





Some 2005 - 2012 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a condition where rust stains develop below one or more of the exterior door handles as shown in Figure 1. Replace the door handle nut to address this condition.





Parts Information





Warranty Information





Required Tools & Equipment





Production change Information

Procedure Overview

This bulletin will instruct you to replace the Door Handle nuts on all affected doors. It has been divided into 2 sections, refer to the Front Door repair procedure and the Rear Door repair procedure. Any rust stain(s) should be cleaned after disassembly and prior to reassembly.

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