NHTSA ID Number: 10183270
Manufacturer Communication Number: T-SB-0049-20 Rev
TSB/Document Date: 2020-11-30
Summary
TSB: Some 2014 ? 2020 model year 4Runner vehicles may exhibit a gap due to disengagement of the front bumper cover clips and the fender retainer near the headlamp assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0049-20
Rev2
May 28, 2020
Front Bumper Cover Gap at Fender
Service
Category
Vehicle Exterior
Section
Exterior Panels/Trim
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2014 - 2020
4Runner
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REVISION NOTICE
October 16, 2020 Rev2:
The Repair Procedure section has been updated.
June 26, 2020 Rev1:
The Production Change Information section has been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2014 – 2020 model year 4Runner vehicles may exhibit a gap due to disengagement of the front
bumper cover clips and the fender retainer near the headlamp assembly. 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
JTEBU5JR#L5790365
4WD
JTEBU5JR#L5790414
4Runner
Tahara
JTEZU5JR#L5221445
2WD
JTEZU5JR#L5221461
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Motor Sales, USA
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Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
BD1920
Remove the Front Bumper Cover and Replace
the Retainers. Apply 3M™ Dual Lock™
Fasteners on the Front Bumper Cover and
Retainers and Reinstall the Front Bumper Cover.
1.0
52115-35152
52116-35152
62
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.
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
QTY
52115-35153
Support, Front Bumper Side, RH
1
52116-35153
Support, Front Bumper Side, LH
1
Garnish Set
1
PREVIOUS
NEW
52115-35152
52116-35152
67069-35010
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Repair Procedure
1. Confirm the condition exists.
Does the vehicle exhibit a gap due to disengagement of the front bumper cover clips and the
fender retainer near the headlamp assembly?
YES — Continue to step 2.
NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
Figure 1.
2. Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2014 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 4Runner:
Vehicle Exterior – Exterior Panels/Trim – “Exterior Panels/Trim: Front Bumper: Removal”
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Repair Procedure (continued)
3. Remove the old retainers and Install the NEW retainers.
Figure 2. Retainers
2
1
1
Left-hand Side Retainer (Part No. 52116-35153)
2
Right-hand Side Retainer (Part No. 52115-35153)
NOTE
You MUST order the garnish set (part no. 67069-35010) BEFORE continuing to step 4.
Figure 3. Primer Application and Dual Lock™ Fastener Installation Areas on the Front Bumper Cover
1
1
Along the Side Wall
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Repair Procedure (continued)
4. Using 3M™ PAC Cleaner No. 300, clean ALL front bumper cover and retainer surfaces
where the Dual Lock™ Fasteners will be installed.
NOTE
Use one cleaner pack to clean ALL surfaces.
Ensure ALL debris and contaminants are removed.
Figure 4. Front Bumper Cover and Retainer Cleaning Surfaces
1
1
1
Clean Using 3M™ PAC Cleaner No. 300
NOTE
Refer to the instruction video link: Cleaning Example.
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Repair Procedure (continued)
5. Apply 3M™ PAC Primer K-500 to the surface on each side of the front bumper cover where
the Dual Lock™ Fasteners will be installed and allow it to dry for AT LEAST two minutes and
a MAXIMUM of four minutes.
Figure 5.
1
1
Apply 3M™ PAC Primer K-500
NOTE
Ensure the primer is completely dry BEFORE continuing to step 6.
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Repair Procedure (continued)
6. Apply 3M™ PAC Primer K-500 to the retainer surface on each side where the Dual Lock™
Fasteners will be installed and allow it to dry for AT LEAST two minutes and a MAXIMUM of
four minutes.
Figure 6.
1
1
Apply 3M™ PAC Primer K-500
NOTE
Refer to the instruction video link: Primer Application Example.
Ensure the primer is completely dry BEFORE continuing to step 7.
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Repair Procedure (continued)
7. Apply the larger Dual Lock™ Fasteners (35 mm x 20 mm) to each side of the
front bumper cover.
Figure 7.
25 mm
1
A
2
A
Front Bumper Cover Side Wall
1
Apply Along the Shape
2
Apply Along the Line
8. Apply the smaller Dual Lock™ Fasteners (25 mm x 20 mm) to both side retainers. Paste the
Dual Lock™ Fasteners inside the cut-out area.
Figure 8.
1
1
Cut-out Area on the New Retainer
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Repair Procedure (continued)
9. Confirm proper Dual Lock™ Fastener adhesion. Press hard on ALL corners of the Dual
Lock™ Fastener. In case of retainer, hold for 10 – 15 seconds on each corner to
achieve adhesion.
Figure 9.
1
1
B
A
A
Retainer
B
Front Bumper Cover Side Wall
1
Press
1
Press
NOTE
Refer to the instruction video link: Dual Lock™ Fastener Application.
Make sure the bottom of each Dual Lock™ Fastener is completely pasted on the front bumper
cover and retainer surfaces.
10. Insert the washer from the set on each side
bumper flange around the wheel arch during
the front bumper cover reinstallation.
Figure 10.
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Repair Procedure (continued)
11. Reinstall the front bumper cover.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2014 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 4Runner:
Vehicle Exterior – Exterior Panels/Trim – “Exterior Panels/Trim: Front Bumper: Installation”
NOTE
The bumper needs to be fully installed with radiator grill and top cover, all clips engaged before
continuing to step 12.
12. Press on the area where the fasteners are
installed to ensure the Dual Lock™
Fasteners are properly engaged AFTER the
front bumper cover installation has
been completed.
Figure 11.
NOTE
Refer to the instruction video link:
Proper Dual Lock™ Fastener Engagement.
1
1
Press
13. Visually confirm the overall front bumper cover condition has improved.
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