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Applicability
• Parts Information has been updated (parts quantity has been revised for RR Floor Silencer Pad).
• Applicability has been updated (2008 model year has been added).
TSB No. DL001–08 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review
the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding.
Introduction
Some customers may complain of an excessive whine or howling noise from the rear of the vehicle
between 50 – 70 mph (80 – 113 km/h) when lightly accelerating or decelerating. Use the following
repair procedure to address this concern.
Warranty Information
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
• This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60
months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.
Parts Information
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling SPX/OTC at 1-800-933-8335.
Repair Procedure
2007 Tacoma:
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – "Seat: Front Seat Assembly (for Separate Seat Type Front
Passenger Side): Removal"
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – "Seat: Front Seat Assembly (for Separate Seat Type Driver Side):
Removal"
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – "Seat: Front Seat Assembly (for Bench Seat Type): Removal"
2008 Tacoma:
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – "Seat: Front Seat Assembly (for Separate Seat Type Front
Passenger Side): Removal"
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – "Seat: Front Seat Assembly (for Separate Seat Type Driver Side):
Removal"
• Vehicle Interior – Seat – "Seat: Front Seat Assembly (for Bench Seat Type): Removal"
3. For bucket seat type ONLY: Remove the center console. If bench seat type, go to step 4.
For more information, refer to the TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2005 Tacoma:
Vehicle Interior – Interior Panels/Trim – "Instrument Panel Sub-Assy: Replacement"
• 2006, 2007, or 2008 Tacoma:
Vehicle Interior – Interior Panels/Trim – “Instrument Panel: Instrument Panel Safety Pad:
Removal”
: 1
: 2
1 Clip
2 Claw
: 1
: 2
1 Clip
2 Claw
Figure 4.
: 1
1 Claw
For more information, refer to the TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2005 Tacoma:
Vehicle Interior – Interior Panels/Trim – “Instrument Panel Sub-Assy: Replacement”
• 2006, 2007, or 2008 Tacoma:
Vehicle Interior – Interior Panels/Trim – “Instrument Panel: Instrument Panel Safety Pad:
Removal”
: 1
: 2
1 Clip
2 Claw
5. Unbolt the lower seat belt anchor mount on both sides of vehicle.
6. Pull back the carpeting to reveal approximately 2 feet (0.6 m) of floorboard.
NOTE
Use 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner (or equivalent) to clean the area of the floorboard
where the silencer sheets will be located.
Figure 6.
The centerline of the truck is indicated by the small metal dimple in the floorpan (see Figure
7 below).
Figure 7.
1 Dimple