Tacoma PreRunner Dbl Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2001)
Auxiliary Step / Running Board: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Tube Step Squeaks/Rattles/Knocking Noises
ACCESSORIES
AX003-02
July 26, 2002
Title:
TUBE STEP NOISE
Models:
'01 - '02 Tacoma
Introduction
A Tacoma Tube Step (by Steel Horse) Field Fix Hardware Kit has been created for dealers to repair abnormal noise conditions (i.e., squeaking, rattling,
and/or knocking) stemming from the Tacoma Tube Steps.
As of April 15, 2002 (Date Code: 15D02), all production kits have been produced without nut plates. Refer to the date code located on the part number
label.
Date Code nomenclature XXYZZ:
XX = Date
Y = Corresponding month (A = January, B = February, etc.)
ZZ = Year
The Tacoma Tube Step Field Fix Hardware Kit (PTS06-35020-HW) contains:
^
4 each: 8 mm Hex Bolts
^
4 each: 8 mm Lock Washers
^
4 each: 8 mm Flat Washers
^
4 each: 8 mm Flange Nuts
NOTE:
Even though the original installation utilizes the same 8 mm hex bolts, lock washers and flat washers, they must be replaced with new hardware when
the replacement kit is installed.
Applicable Vehicles
^
2001 - 2002 model year Tacoma trucks.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
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.