Body - Paint Chipping On Hood From Grille Contact

T-SB-0167-12

August 30, 2012

Paint Chip on Hood Due to Grille Contact

Service Category
Vehicle Exterior

Section
Exterior Panels/Trim

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction

Some 2010 - 2012 model year Tundra vehicles may exhibit a condition where paint chips or a rub mark may appear due to contact at the corner edges of the hood where the front grille meets. This condition applies to vehicles with Chrome Grilles ONLY. Replace the grille assembly following the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition.

Production Change Information








This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.





Parts Information








Warranty Information

Inspection Procedure





1. Inspect for paint chips on hood and confirm paint chip location is on the corner edges of the grille and hood. See Figure 1.

2. If condition does NOT appear in the same location as Figure 1. STOP This bulletin does NOT apply.

Repair Procedure

1. Refer to the Repair manual for removal and installation instructions.





Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

2. Sublet to body shop for proper refinishing of paint chips on the hood.

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