T-SB-0179-17

January 3, 2017

Rear Air Suspension - Vehicle Lean to the Left
Service
Category

Suspension

Section

Front Suspension

Market USA

Applicability
YEAR(S)

MODEL(S)

2013 - 2016

Sequoia

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Introduction

Some 2013 – 2016 model year Sequoia vehicles equipped with air suspension may exhibit a
vehicle lean condition towards the left side. The lean condition is noticed when the vehicle is
parked. Refer to the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
Production Change Information

This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs
shown below.
DRIVETRAIN

PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN

2WD

5TDYY5G1#GS065911
5TDDY5G1#GS145445

4WD

5TDDW5G1#GS145445

Warranty Information
OP CODE

DESCRIPTION

TIME

OFP

T1

T2

SU1606

Front Left Coil Spring Replacement

1.2

48132-0C031
48132-0C061

45

99

SU1606A

Head Lamp Aiming and Height Recalibration

0.6

81110-0C051
81150-0C051

45

99

SU1606B

Radar Cruise Control Recalibration

0.5

88210-34010

45

99

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.

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Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PREVIOUS

NEW

48132-0C031
48132-0C061

48132-0C070*
48132-0C080*
48132-0C090*
48132-0C100*

PART NAME

QTY

Front Coil Spring

1

*Coil spring replacement is based on lean amount.

Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)

PART NUMBER

QTY

Compressor Coil

09727-30022

1

Laser Radar Adjust*

09870-60000

1

* Essential SST.
REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIAL

QUANTITY

Measure Device

1

NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.

Repair Procedure

1. Make sure vehicle has a full tank of fuel.
2. Place vehicle on alignment rack to ensure that ALL 4 wheels are ALL at the same level.
3. Start engine and cycle the suspension height: low to high; high to neutral. (Allow vehicle to sit
at each height selection for 10 seconds.)

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

4. Measure vehicle ride height at rear at the point where the body meets the bumper at each
wheel (2 total measurements).
Figure 1.

MEASUREMENT

A

B

HEIGHT MEASURED VALUE

Figure 2. Rear (A and B)

B-A

5. Compare the difference values for B-A, and compare to the action table below.
#

HEIGHT MEASURED VALUE

1

Less than 10 mm

2

Between 10 mm and 15 mm

3

Greater than 15 mm

ACTION

2WD

4WD

No Action
Change FR LH Coil

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48132-0C070

48132-0C090

48132-0C080

48132-0C100

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

6. Based on the results in the table above, if the vehicle exhibits conditions #2 or #3, order the
corresponding parts and follow the Repair Procedures below to replace the Front Coil Spring.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year
Repair Manual:
 2013 – 2016 Sequoia:
Suspension – Front Suspension – “Front Suspension: Front Shock Absorber
Disassembly / Reassembly”
 2013 – 2016 Sequoia:
Suspension – Front Suspension – “Front Suspension: Front Shock Absorber
Disassembly / Reassembly”
 2013 – 2016 Sequoia:
Engine/Hybrid System – Cruise Control – “Cruise Control: Laser Sensor: Adjustment”
 2013 – 2016 Sequoia:
Vehicle Exterior – Lighting – “Lighting (EXT): Headlight Assembly: Adjustment”
7. Confirm repair.

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