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NHTSA ID Number: 10142502

Manufacturer Communication Number: T-TT-0441-17

TSB/Document Date: 2018-07-02


Summary

TT: During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been added to the A/C system. Adding stop leak products to the A/C system is not a recommended or approved ToyotaeBay logo repair process. During A/C service, moisture enters the A/C system, and can react with the previously added A/C stop leak, forming a gelatinous substance. The gel substance that forms can cause the A/C compressor to bind and or seize.


Tech Tip T-TT-0441-17

April 12, 2017

Subject

Market

Precautions regarding usage of A/C stop leak during
A/C system service

USA

Service Category

Section

Vehicle Interior

Heating/Air Conditioning

Applicability

Applicable Models With Air Conditioning
APPLICABLE VEHICLES

2016-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2017-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2017-2018
2016-2018
2017-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018

Highlander
Sienna
Mirai
4Runner
iA
RAV4 HV
Yaris
Tacoma
Yaris SD MEX-Prod
Camry
Hiace
C-HR
Yaris R
iM
Prius C
Highlander HV

2016-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2016
2017-2018
2017-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2017-2018
2016-2018

Prius
Tundra
Land Cruiser
Sequoia
Avalon
Venza
Prius Prime
86
Corolla
Avalon HV
Prius V
Hilux
RAV4
Avanza
Yaris THAI-Prod
Camry HV

CONDITION

During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been
added to the A/C system. Adding stop leak products to the A/C system is not a recommended or
approved ToyotaeBay logo repair process. During A/C service, moisture enters the A/C system, and can react
with the previously added A/C stop leak, forming a gelatinous substance. The gel substance that
forms can cause the A/C compressor to bind and or seize.

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Tech Tip T-TT-0441-17

April 12, 2017

Subject

Market

Precautions regarding usage of A/C stop leak during
A/C system service

USA

Applicability

RECOMMENDATIONS

In order to help prevent gelling and possible damage to A/C system components that can occur as a
result.
1) Do not use any A/C stop leak products to diagnosis or repair suspected A/C system leaks.
2) Because it's unknown if A/C stop leak has been used for A/C system service in the past,
precautions should be taken to ensure moisture does not enter the A/C system. Following these
precautions might help prevent gelling from occurring if A/C stop leak is already present in the system.
A) Seal disconnected parts with plugs or vinyl tape
B) Vacuum purge A/C system
C) Confirm leaks are not present
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TSB/Document ID: T-TT-0441-17

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MFR Communication Date: 2017-04-12

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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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