T-SB-0044-16

Rev2

May 19, 2016

Paint Stains Under Rapgard
Service
Category

Vehicle Exterior

Section

Paint/Coatings

Market USA

Applicability
YEAR(S)

MODEL(S)

2010 - 2019

4Runner, 86, Avalon, Avalon
HV, Camry, Camry HV,
Corolla, FJ Cruiser,
Highlander, Highlander HV,
iA, iM, Land Cruiser, Mirai,
Prius, Prius C, Prius PHV,
Prius Prime, Prius V, RAV4,
RAV4 EV, RAV4 HV,
Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma,
Tundra, Venza, Yaris, Yaris
R, Yaris SD MEX-Prod

2017 - 2019

C-HR

2019

Corolla Hatchback

2010 - 2014

Matrix

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

REVISION NOTICE
February 7, 2019 Rev2:
 Applicability has been updated to include 2010 – 2014 model year Matrix, 2017 – 2019 model
year C-HR, 2019 model year Corolla Hatchback, and 2018 – 2019 model year Toyota vehicles.
 The Introduction and Repair Procedure sections have been updated.
March 7, 2017 Rev1:
 Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Toyota vehicles.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.

SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0040-08.
 Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2016 model year vehicles.
Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0040-08 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded.

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Paint Stains Under Rapgard
Introduction

Some 2010 – 2019 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of
Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles
in the Rapgard™. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped
moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Follow the Repair
Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.

Warranty Information
OP CODE

DESCRIPTION

TIME

T1

T2

BD1506

Paint Stains Under Rapgard™

0.6

67

99

APPLICABLE WARRANTY
 This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive 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.

Required Tools & Equipment
TOOLS & MATERIAL

QTY

Infrared Lamp or Heat Gun

1

Aluminum Foil or Damp Cloth

1

Thermometer

1

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Paint Stains Under Rapgard
Repair Procedure

1. Confirm the condition exists.
AFTER Rapgard™ removal, does the
vehicle exhibit paint stains as shown?


YES — Continue to step 2.



NO — This bulletin does NOT apply.
Continue diagnosis using the
applicable Repair Manual.

Figure 1.

NOTE
It is NOT necessary to repaint the stained area.

2. Using aluminum foil or a damp cloth, cover ANY plastic and/or rubber parts located near
the stain.
3. With an infrared lamp or heat gun, apply heat to the stain for 5 – 10 minutes at 158˚F – 176˚F
(70˚C – 80˚C).
NOTICE
Do NOT allow the surface to become hotter than 176˚F (80˚C). Measure the temperature with
a thermometer.

4. Wait AT LEAST 5 minutes AFTER heat application, then examine the area and determine if
the stain has been removed.
Does the vehicle still exhibit paint stains?
 YES — Repeat steps 3 – 4.
NOTE
If the stain is still present AFTER repeating steps 3 – 4 a maximum of three times, continue
diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.



NO — The repair is complete.

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