NVH

NV006-02
Title:
DASH PAD RATTLE REPAIR TIPS
Technical Service Models:

BULLETIN ’01 – ’04 Tacoma

May 17, 2002

TSB REVISION NOTICE:

January 28, 2004: 2003 and 2004 model years have been added; Production Change
Information has been removed; Parts Information has been updated; Figure 3 has
been updated; TIS Repair Manual references have been added throughout the bulletin.
Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.

Introduction Some customers may experience rattles from the dash area. The following procedures
were developed to reduce noise from the dash area.

Applicable S 2001 – 2004 model year Tacoma vehicles.

Vehicles

Warranty OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2

Information
BD1042 Instrument Panel Sub–Assembly 4.0 55301–04020–## 91 57

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 correction of a problem based upon a customer’s specific complaint.

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Parts PART NUMBER PART NAME QTY

Information
08231–00810 Wind Noise Kit (EPT Sealer)* 1
08231–00801 Noise Kit (Felt Insulation)* 1
55950–04020 Defroster Nozzle (’01 – ’02 model year only) 1
90249–04057 Dash Pin (replace as needed) As Needed
90467–15024 Clip (replace as needed) As Needed
* There is enough material in these kits to repair numerous vehicles.

Required TOOLS & MATERIALS PART NUMBER QUANTITY

Tools &
3M Squeak Reduction Tape* 3M 06356 1
Material
3M Window Weld* 3M 08611 1
* There is enough material to repair several vehicles.

Repair Test drive and locate the source of the noise by using the palm of your hand to apply
Procedure pressure on the suspect area or by grasping and holding onto the suspected source.
When disassembling the dash, it is suggested that all of the identified noise reducing
countermeasures be performed, as shown below.

Noise Located at Defroster Duct for 2001 – 2002 Model Year Tacoma Only

1. Remove instrument panel. Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS):

2002 model year Tacoma Repair Manual: Body (Mechanical) Instrument Panel.
2. Remove plastic defroster nozzle assembly and discard.
3. Add EPT sealer to the inlet and outlet surfaces of a new defroster nozzle assembly.
4. Install the new defroster nozzle assembly.

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Repair 5. Insulate all clips, pins and connectors used.

Procedure
(Continued) NOTE:
S Strips found in referenced Wind Noise Kit are pre–cut (290 x 5 x 4 mm) for this
application.
S One Wind Noise Kit supplies enough material to repair approximately 10 vehicles.

Figure 1

Add EPT Sealer to Duct Outlet:

4 pieces at 290 x 5 x 4 mm
2 pieces at 230 x 5 x 4 mm

Add EPT Sealer to Duct Inlet:

2 pieces at 100 x 5 x 4 mm
2 pieces at 105 x 5 x 4 mm

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Repair Noise Located at Duct Mounting Pins

Procedure
1. Inspect locating pins of defroster nozzle and add 3M Squeak Reduction Tape
(Continued)
(P/N 3M 06356) to locating pins as shown in Figure 2.
2. Add 3M Window Weld (P/N 3M 08611) to each of the four defroster nozzle assembly
mounting points on the body.

Figure 2

Add 3M Squeak Reduction

Tape to Pins

Add 3M Window Weld to

Each of the Four Nozzle
Mounting Locations on
Engine Wall

Noise Coming From Broken Dash Mounting Clips

1. Remove broken clips and pins (see Figure 3) and discard.
2. Install new clips and pins where needed.
3. Apply 3M Squeak Reduction tape (P/N 3M 06356) to pins as shown below.

Figure 3

Replace Clips if Broken

Replace Pins if Broken and

add 3M Squeak Reduction
Tape (P/N 3M 06356)

3M Squeak Reduction Tape

(P/N 3M 06356)

Pin

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Repair Noise Located at Airbag Assembly

Procedure
Loosen airbag, reposition and retighten bolts to specified torque. Please refer to the
(Continued)
Technical Information System (TIS): 2004 model year Tacoma Repair Manual: Body
(Mechanical) Instrument Panel.

Noise Located at ECM

Remove ECM and apply EPT sealer (P/N 08231–00810) to insulate the bracket from
the ECM.

Figure 4
ECM

ECM Connector

Lower No. 2 Finish Panel

Glove Compartment

Noise Located at Reinforcement Bar

1. It will be necessary to unbolt the junction block, lower steering column, and unfasten
ECM (Figure 4) to complete this operation.
2. Loosen No. 1 brace by removing 2 top bolts (see Figure 5).
3. Loosen No. 2 brace by removing top bolt.
4. Loosen reinforcement bar by removing 4 nuts and 3 bolts that hold it in place.
5. Place felt insulation from Noise Kit (P/N 08231–00801) at each end of the
reinforcement bar to eliminate the source of the noise.
6. Reinstall reinforcement bar, junction block, steering column and ECM. For assembly
instructions, please refer to the Technical Information System (TIS): 2004 model year
Tacoma Repair Manual: Body (Mechanical) Instrument Panel.
For torque specifications, please refer to TIS: 2004 model year Tacoma Repair
Manual: Service Specifications: Body.

Figure 5

Instrument Panel Reinforcement

Remove Bolts and
Nuts as Shown Circled

No. 1 Brace No. 2 Brace

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Repair Noise From Wiring

Procedure
1. Wrap any wiring that appears to rub on the underside of the I/P with foam from
(Continued)
Wind Noise Kit (P/N 08231–00810).
2. Use foam to insulate all plastic connectors on wiring harness that may be potential
sources of noise from Wind Noise Kit (P/N 08231–00810).

Noise From HVAC Cables

1. Make sure cables are properly secured to the mounting brackets.
2. Wrap cables with foam from Wind Noise Kit (P/N 08231–00810).

Noise From Radio Bezel

Wrap the radio bezel clips with 3M Squeak Reduction Tape (P/N 3M 06356).

Noise From “A” Pillar

Wrap the “A” pillar clips with 3M Squeak Reduction Tape (P/N 3M 06356).

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