T-SB-0086-16

July 28, 2016

Gas Cap "No Click" and/or "No Spring Return"
Service
Category

Engine/Hybrid System

Section

Fuel System

Market USA

Applicability
YEAR(S)

MODEL(S)

2014 - 2016

Corolla

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Introduction

Some 2014 – 2016 model year Corolla vehicles may exhibit a “No Click” and/or “No Spring
Return” condition from the fuel cap when fully seated and sealed. In some instances, MIL ON
may occur with DTC P0455, P0456 (Gross and Small Evaporate Leak). In some vehicles the fuel
filler neck may be out of position leading to this condition. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to
address this condition.
Production Change Information

This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN
shown below.
MODEL

PLANT

PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN

Corolla

TMMMS

5YFBURHE#GP431465

NOTE
This bulletin ONLY applies to TMMMS built Corollas. Identified by the WMI (first 3 digits of
VIN) - 5YF
Warranty Information
OP CODE

DESCRIPTION

TIME

OFP

T1

T2

EG1619

Adjust Fuel Filler Neck Position

0.8

77277-02180

94

13

APPLICABLE WARRANTY
This repair is covered under the Toyota Federal Emission 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.
For California specification vehicles sold, registered, and operated in California, Connecticut,
Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
Vermont and Washington, this repair is covered under the CA Emission Warranty for 36 months
or 50,000 miles from the vehicle's in-service date, whichever occurs first.
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Gas Cap "No Click" and/or "No Spring Return"
Repair Procedure

1. Confirm the condition.
A. Remove and reinstall the fuel cap.
Does the cap exhibit a “No Click” condition?
 YES – Continue to step B.
 NO – This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
B. Does the fuel filler neck exhibit contact with the fuel shield? (See Figure 1.)
 YES – Continue to step 2.
 NO – This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
Figure 1. NG Condition

1

Contact with fuel shield

Figure 2. OK Condition

1

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No contact with fuel shield

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

2. Remove the left rear wheel.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year
Repair Manual:
 2014 – 2016 Corolla
Suspension – Tire/Wheel – “Tire/Wheel: Tire and Wheel System: Inspection”
3. Remove the Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Protector.
A. Remove the four 10mm screws.
B. Pull outward to release the liner holder.
Figure 3.

1

10mm screws (4)

2

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Liner holder

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

4. Loosen the filler neck brackets.
A. Loosen the upper 12mm bolt.
B. Loosen the two 10mm bolts.

Figure 4.

1

12mm bolt

2

10mm bolt (2)

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

5. Reposition filler neck so opening protrudes further outside of the body.
A. Firmly Press Up from the bottom joint while pulling outward on the fuel neck opening.
Figure 5. Bottom Joint

Figure 6. Fuel Neck Opening

1

1

Pull out

Press up

B. While holding in the raised position tighten the lower 10mm bolt.
C. Tighten the remaining 12mm and 10mm bolts.

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

6. Verify filler neck is now protruding from body
panel and fuel cap is not making contact
with the fuel shield.

Figure 7. OK Condition

1

No contact with fuel shield

7. Reinstall inner fender liner.
8. Reinstall left rear wheel.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
 2014 – 2016 Corolla
Suspension – Tire/Wheel – “Tire/Wheel: Tire and Wheel System: Inspection”
HINT
Wheel Torque – 76ft. lbs. (102.9Nm)

9. Confirm proper vehicle operation.
A. Confirm fuel cap “Click” and/or “Spring Return”.
B. Using Techstream Utility, perform an “Evaporative System Check” and verify no EVAP
codes are present.

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