T-SB-0079-13 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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Technical Service Bulletin
June 13, 2013
T-SB-0079-13
Loose Windshield Dam at Lower Right Corner of

Windshield

Service

Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Interior Panels/Trim
Market
USA
Toyota Supports ~

ASE Certification ~
Applicability

YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2012 - 2013
Prius C
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Introduction
Some 2012 - 2013 model year Prius C vehicles may exhibit a condition where a piece of foam that

fits between the instrument panel and the windshield may come loose. Parts have been revised to

address this condition.

Figure 1.
Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown

below.

MODEL
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
Prius C
JTDKDTB3#D1036901
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Warranty Information

OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
R & R Instrument Panel Cushion
801303
1.5
R & R Instrument Panel Cushion No. 5
OFP
55349-52180

55359-52190
T1
T2
62
13
APPLICABLE WARRANTY

• This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic 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 occurrence of the specified condition described in this

bulletin .
Parts Information

PART NUMBER

PART NAME
QTY
55349-52250
Cushion, Instrument Panel
1
55359-52150
Cushion, Instrument Panel, No. 5
1
PREVIOUS
NEW
55349-52180

55359-52190

Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
Plastic Pry Tool Set*
PART NUMBER
QTY
00002-06000-01
1
* Essential SST.
NOTE

Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
Repair Procedure
1. Remove the instrument panel.

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

Manual:

• 2012 I 2013 Prius C:

Vehicle Interior - Interior Panels/Trim - "Interior Panels/Trim: Upper Instrument Panel:

Removal"
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
2. Remove the top Instrument Panel Cushion.
I ~~':ove
excess glue that remains.
Figure 2.
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3. Install the NEW Instrument Panel Cushion.

A. Install the Instrument Panel Cushion along the front edge of the instrument panel starting at

the installation mark shown below.

Figure 3.
1
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instrument Panel Cushion
2
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Repair Procedure (Continued)

Figure 4.
1
I
instrument Panel Cushion

Figure 5.
HINT
Some overhang will be present.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
B. Carefully turn the instrument panel so that the bottom is accessible.

NOTICE
Use caution to protect the instrument panel from damage.
(1) Wrap overhang onto bottom of instrument

panel.
...,--~~----
(2) Ensure that foam is installed as shown.
Figure 7.
Figure 6.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
C. Secure Instrument Panel Cushion with pressure at the indicated points.

Figure 8.
Leading Edge of Instrument Panel Cushion
4. Remove the Instrument Panel Cushion No. 5.
Figure 9.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
5. Install the NEW Instrument Panel Cushion No. 5 at the furthermost inner installation position

as shown.

Figure 10.
CD - .

1
I
Center of Instrument Panel
2
Furthermost Inner Installation Position
NOTE
Improper position will interfere with instrument panel installation. Be sure to use furthermost

inner installation position as shown in Figure 10.
6. Confirm final assembly is as shown.
Figure 11 .
1
Instrument Panel Cushion No. 5
2
Instrument Panel Cushion
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
7. Reinstall the upper instrument panel.

Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

• 2012 I 2013 Prius C:

Vehicle Interior - Interior Panels/Trim - "Interior Panels/Trim: Upper Instrument Panel:

Installation"

NOTE

Confirm that the instrument panel cushion does NOT obstruct the Vehicle Identification

Number.
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