T-SB-0185-13 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

@TOYOTA

T-58-0185-13
Technical Service Bulletin
December 19, 2013
Wiper Blade Maintenance and Cleaning

Service

Category
Vehicle Exterior
Section
Wiper/Washer
Market
USA
Toyota Supports ~

ASE Certification.
Applicability

YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
1985 - 2014
4Runner, Avalon,

Avalon HV, Camry,

Camry HV, Celica,

Corolla, ~ressida ,

Echo, FJ Cruiser,

Highlander, Highlander

HV, Land Crui ser,

MR2, MR2 Spyder,

Matrix, Paseo, Pickup,

Previa, Pi-ius, Prius

C, Prius PHV, Prius

V, RAV4, RAV4 EV,

Sequoia, Sienna,

Sciara, Supra, T100,

Tacoma, Tercel, Truck,

Tundra , Van, Venza,

Yaris
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SUPERSESSION NOTICE

The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. B0030-01.

Service Bulletin No. B0030-01 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure

to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding.
Introduction
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a

customer concern for wiper performance.

NOTE

These procedures apply to the windshield and back glass (if the vehicle is equipped with a back

glass wiper assembly).
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Wiper Blade Maintenance and Cleaning
Warranty Information

OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
N/A
Not Applicable to Warranty
-
-
-
-
Inspection Procedure and Maintenance

Inspection Procedure
1. During routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance, please

inspect wipers for any performance concerns.

HINT

• Bugs, sap, road grime, car wax treatments, and other contaminants on the rubber inserts

or windshield, can cause wiper performance concerns.

• Make sure to complete the Inspection Procedure and the Cleaning Procedure before

deciding to replace the rubber wiper inserts or other wiper related parts.
Examples of Performance Concerns that Could Be Caused by Dirty Wiper lnserts/Winsh ield

POOR REMOVAL
CHATTER
ABNORMAL NOISE
WHITE FILM LEFT BEHIND
Incomplete Removal
Chattering During

Entire Travel
Friction Noise at End

of Travel
White Film Left Behind
Streaking
Friction Noise at Reverse

Position
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Inspection Procedure and Maintenance

Inspection Procedure (Continued)
2. Contributors to poor performance/decreased rubber wiper insert life (requiri ng rubber wiper

insert replacement).

• Dust or dirt on the glass surface causes the rubber edge to wear quickly.

• Sand and salt used for road conditioning during Winter months causes the edge to wear

quickly, so geographical locations with significant snowfall require more frequent rubber

wiper insert replacement.

• Heat and length of time in service can cause the rubber to become hard and brittle causing

the rubber to not turn over, resulting in streaking and/or unwiped areas on the glass.

• The use of an ice scraper near the blades can easily damage the rubber insert.

• Pulling blades off a frozen windshield can cause the rubber insert to tear.

• Using wipers instead of an ice scraper to remove frost and ice from the glass can dull ,

nick, or tear the rubber.

•
Slamming the wiper on the glass to remove ice & snow can cause the blade to bend and the

rubber to come out of the blade increasing the potential to scratch the glass.
• When ice forms in wiper blade pin joints, it may cause streaking and unwiped areas. To

remove ice from pin joints, compress the blade and rubber with your hand to loosen the

frozen joints.

Cleaning Procedure
1. If any performance concerns a re found , clean the rubber wiper inserts and the glass surface

using the following cleaning procedure.
A. Rubber wiper inserts: Clean road and
Figure 2. Rubber Wip er Insert
environmental debris from the rubber inserts

by using a cloth or paper towel soaked with

windshield washer fluid or a mixture of mild

detergent and water.

NOTICE

Do NOT use fuel, kerosene, or petroleum

based products to clean rubber inserts.
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Inspection Procedure and Maintenance

Cleaning Procedure (Continued)
B. Windshield : Rinse the glass with water and apply non- abrasive cleaner, such as Bon ami®

(www.bonami.com) or equivalent, with a sponge.

NOTICE

Make sure to use plenty of water with all powder based cleaners to avoid scratching th e

glass surface.
C. Inspect wipers for improved perform ance. If no improvement was found , continue to step 2.

2. If there is still a performance concern, inspect the wiper inserts, other related components, and

replace as needed.

Examples of Wiper Conditions

DEFORMED INSERT
WIPER INSERT HOLDER

DEFORMATION
WIPER ARM DEFORMATION
ABNORMAL BACKLASH AT

JOINTING BLADE
Replace Rubber Insert
Replace Wiper Blade
Replace Wiper Arm

Assembly
Replace Wiper Blade
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