NHTSA ID Number: 10143948
Manufacturer Communication Number: T-SB-0073-18
TSB/Document Date: 2018-08-20
Summary
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma, 2017 ? 2018 model year Sienna, Highlander, and 2018 model year Camry vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit an engine oil leak from the cam sensor bolt hole(s). Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0073-18
July 26, 2018
2GR-FKS Engine Oil Leak From Cam Sensor Bolt
Hole(s)
Service
Category
Section
Lubrication
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2018
Camry
VDS(s): BZ1HK
2017 - 2018
Highlander
VDS(s): BZ3FH, BZRFH, DZ3FH, DZRFH,
JZRFH, KZRFH, YZ3FH, YZRFH, ZZ3FH,
ZZRFH
2017 - 2018
Sienna
VDS(s): DZ3DC, JZ3DC, KZ3DC, MZ3DC,
XZ3DC, YZ3DC, ZZ3DC
2016 - 2018
Tacoma
VDS(s): AZ5CN, BZ5DN, CZ5AN, DZ5BN,
EZ5CN, FZ5DN, GZ5AN, HZ5BN, RZ5CN,
SZ5AN
Introduction
Some 2016 – 2018 model year Tacoma, 2017 – 2018 model year Sienna, Highlander, and 2018
model year Camry vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit an engine oil leak from
the cam sensor bolt hole(s). Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective Engine
Numbers shown below.
ENGINE
MDOEL
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE ENGINE NUMBER
Camry
Sienna
2GR-FKS
Highlander
2GR 7956809
All “8” Serial Engines are Post-countermeasure
All “F” Serial Engines are Post-countermeasure
2GR M352598
Tacoma
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Motor Sales, USA
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2GR-FKS Engine Oil Leak From Cam Sensor Bolt Hole(s)
Warranty Information
MODEL
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
EG1803
R & R Camshaft Housing
15.8
COMBO A
Opposite Side
1.7
EG1804
R & R Camshaft Housing
18.3
COMBO A
Opposite Side
0.3
OFP
T1
T2
11104-0P020
11103-0P020
65
48
Tacoma
Camry,
Highlander,
Sienna
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
60 months or 60,000 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
QTY
PART NAME
PREVIOUS
NEW
LH
RH
90105-A0103
90105-06323
Bolt, Flange
2
2
11103-0P020
11103-0P022
Housing Sub-Assy, Camshaft, RH
–
1
11104-0P020
Housing Sub-Assy, Camshaft, LH
1
–
11213-0P030
Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover, RH
–
1
11214-0P010
Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover, LH
1
–
11159-0P040
Gasket, Camshaft Bearing Cap Oil Hole
1
1
15193-0P010
Gasket, Oil Pump
11213-31080
Gasket, Cylinder Head
2
2
11193-0P010
Gasket, Spark Plug Tube
3
3
1
NOTE
Order parts as needed. (ONLY one cam housing is required unless the vehicle is leaking from BOTH
cam housings.)
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2GR-FKS Engine Oil Leak From Cam Sensor Bolt Hole(s)
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm the condition exists.
Does the vehicle exhibit an oil leak from one or more cam sensor bolt holes?
(Refer to Figures 1 – 4.)
YES — Continue to step 2.
NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
Figure 1. Cam Sensor Locations
Figure 2. Cam Sensor Locations (Close Up)
1
1
Front of Vehicle
Figure 3. Engine Oil in Cam Sensor Bolt Hole
(Bolt Removed)
Figure 4. Cam Sensor Bolt Hole
(Valve Cover Removed)
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2GR-FKS Engine Oil Leak From Cam Sensor Bolt Hole(s)
Repair Procedure (continued)
2. Remove the affected cam housing.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2016 – 2018 Tacoma:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical –
“2GR-FKS Engine Mechanical: Cylinder Head Gasket: Removal”
2017 – 2018 Sienna:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical –
“2GR-FKS Engine Mechanical: Cylinder Head Gasket: Removal”
2017 – 2018 Highlander:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical –
“2GR-FKS Engine Mechanical: Cylinder Head Gasket: Removal”
2018 Camry:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical –
“2GR-FKS Engine Mechanical: Cylinder Head Gasket: Removal”
3. Install the NEW cam housing.
NOTE
Replace ALL cam sensor bolts on the NEW cam housing with NEW bolts.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2016 – 2018 Tacoma:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical –
“2GR-FKS Engine Mechanical: Cylinder Head Gasket: Installation”
2017 – 2018 Sienna:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical –
“2GR-FKS Engine Mechanical: Cylinder Head Gasket: Installation”
2017 – 2018 Highlander:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical –
“2GR-FKS Engine Mechanical: Cylinder Head Gasket: Installation”
2018 Camry:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical –
“2GR-FKS Engine Mechanical: Cylinder Head Gasket: Installation”
4. Confirm that the oil leak no longer exists.
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