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Roof Rack Crossbar Interference With Roof Antenna
Service
Category

Vehicle Exterior

Section

Exterior Panels/Trim

Market USA

Applicability
YEAR(S)

MODEL(S)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2020

Tacoma

VDS(s): AX5GN, AZ5CN, BZ5DN, CZ5AN,
DZ5BN, EZ5CN, GZ5AN
Body Type(s): Double Cab

Introduction

Some 2020 model year Tacoma double cab vehicles equipped with a Toyota genuine roof rack
may exhibit a condition in which the cross bar interferes with the roof antenna. 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 VINs
shown below.
MODEL

PLANT

DRIVETRAIN

PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN

TMMTX

5TFCZ5AN#LX227937

Tacoma

All
TMMBC

3TMEZ5CN#LM130706

Warranty Information
OP CODE

DESCRIPTION

TIME

OFP

T1

T2

BD2001

Remove Roof Rack & Install Roof Moldings

1.8

PT278-35170

9A

57

APPLICABLE WARRANTY
 This repair is not applicable under the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
 Refer to Warranty Procedures Bulletin PRO20-05 for more information and additional claim
submission requirements.
 Repair is limited to the occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.

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Parts Information
PART NUMBER

PART NAME

QTY

62475-04020

Foam Seal

6

75561-02020

Molding Clip

2

75552-04081

Roof Drip Molding LH FR

1

75551-04081

Roof Drip Molding RH FR

1

75554-04020

Roof Drip Molding LH RR

1

75553-04020

Roof Drip Molding RH RR

1

Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIAL

QUANTITY

T25 Torx Driver

1

T30 Torx Driver

1

Plastic Pry Tool Kit

1

Approved Dealer Body Cleaner (Painted Surface)

1

3MTM 08302 Auto Body Sealant (or Equivalent)

1

3MTM 06388 Double-sided Tape (or Equivalent)

1

Repair Procedure

1. Confirm the condition exists.
Does the vehicle have a Toyota genuine
roof rack and exhibit a condition in which
the cross bar interferes with the
roof antenna?


YES — Continue to step 2.



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

Figure 1.

1

1

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Repair Procedure (continued)

2. Remove the roof rack from the vehicle.
A. Remove the cross bar by removing the
Torx head pivot bolt with a T25 Torx
driver and discard the cross bar.
The right-hand side process is shown,
repeat the process for the left-hand
side.

Figure 2.

B. Remove the two wafer head screws
with a T25 Torx driver at the front of the
side rail and discard the screws. The
right-hand side process is shown,
repeat the process for the
left-hand side.

Figure 3.

C. Remove the three pan head screws
using a T30 Torx driver and discard
screws. The left-hand side process is
shown, repeat the process for the
right-hand side.

Figure 4.

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Repair Procedure (continued)

D. Use a trim removal tool to peel the rear
ditch molding strip from the vehicle.
The right-hand side process is shown,
repeat the process for the
left-hand side.

Figure 5.

E. Remove the side rail by pulling it up
from the roof and discard side rail.
The left-hand side process is shown,
repeat the process for the
right-hand side.

Figure 6.

NOTE
The front of the side rail is attached to
the bracket with a clip. Pulling straight up
will disengage the clip.

F. Remove the side roof rack brackets by
removing the two button head bolts
using a T30 Torx driver and discard the
brackets. The right-hand side process
is shown, repeat the process for the
left-hand side.

Figure 7.

G. If the roof drip molding clip vertical
walls have been removed, use a trim
removal tool to remove the front
molding clips and clip adhesive from
the vehicle and discard the clips.

Figure 8.

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Repair Procedure (continued)

3. Install the roof drip molding clips. The left-hand side process is shown below, repeat the
process for the right-hand side.
A. Using an approved cleaner, clean the area where the roof drip molding clips will be
adhered to the roof.
B. If present, remove the peeling paper from the face of the roof drip molding clips.
C. Install the roof drip molding clips
using 3MTM Double-sided Tape
(or equivalent). The front position
is shown.

Figure 9.

1
3
2

4

1

Double-sided Tape

2

6.2 mm (0.244 in.)

3

Alignment Mark

4

Sealant

D. Apply 3MTM Autobody Sealant (or equivalent) along the edges of the clips.

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Repair Procedure (continued)

4. Cover the 10-weld nut holes.
A. Using an approved cleaner, clean the surface of the punched vehicle seals and roof ditch.
Remove ANY silicon and foam gasket residue.
B. Place a small amount of 3MTM Autobody Sealant (or equivalent) in the 10-weld nut holes
to seal them.
C. Use the NEW foam seals to cover the
10-weld nut holes in ALL six locations.
Place the NEW seal over the old seal.

Figure 10.

D. Apply 3MTM Autobody Sealant
(or equivalent) along the edges of the
foam seal AFTER installed to the roof
ditch and ensure ALL exposed edges
of the seal are covered with sealant.

Figure 11.

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Repair Procedure (continued)

5. Install the front roof drip molding on the vehicle. The left-hand side process is shown below,
repeat the process for the right-hand side.
A. Clean the vehicle body surface.
(1) Remove any double-sided tape residue from the vehicle body.
(2) Using an approved cleaner, wipe off ANY remaining tape residue and ensure the
vehicle body surface is free of dirt or debris.
B. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the front roof drip molding.
C. Engage the front roof drip molding to the front attachment clip.
D. Starting at the front of the molding,
press into the roof ditch evenly along
the top surface and assure it is properly
seated. Multiple passes of pressure
along the entire molding may be
needed to ensure the tape is adhered
and it is correctly seated in the
roof ditch.

Figure 12.
1

2

Front Attachment Clip
1

Adhesive

2

Peeling Paper

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Repair Procedure (continued)

6. Install the rear roof finish molding on the vehicle. The left-hand side process is shown below,
repeat the process for the right-hand side.
A. Clean the vehicle body surface.
(1) Remove any double-sided tape residue from the vehicle body.
(2) Using an approved cleaner, wipe off ANY remaining tape residue and ensure that the
vehicle body surface is free of dirt or debris.
B. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the rear roof finish molding.
C. Attach the rear roof finish molding to the rear attachment clip.
D. Tuck the rear bottom edge under the
rear window molding, then press
evenly along the top surface to ensure
good tape adhesion to the
body surface.

Figure 13.

1

2

Rear Attachment Clip
1

Adhesive

2

Peeling Paper

7. Visually confirm the repair is complete.

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