2004 Toyota Highlander Technical Service Bulletins

146 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Toyota Highlander. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10131984Sep 9, 2013Equipment, Brakes. A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
• 10061620Sep 9, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062051Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132045May 3, 2013Electrical system. Some customers may complain that the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system is inoperative if the have misplaced the parental passcode for the system.
• 10132320Apr 23, 2013Seats, Electrical system. Some customers may complain that the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system is inoperative if they have misplaced the parental passcode for the system.
• 10132295Apr 23, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0054-13.
• 10132287Apr 23, 2013Equipment. California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to ensure proper label application.
• 10132281Apr 4, 2013Body and structure, Back-over prevention (rear camera). If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, or at the top of the rear glass, the source of the noise may be the two stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield/rear glass, or the windshield retainers bonded to the lower edge of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate these types of noises from the windshield/rear glass area.
• 10133860Feb 27, 2013Electrical system. The customer is having difficulty changing the multi-display screen from Day Mode. If the multi-display screen is set to Day Mode when the headlights are on, the setting we be memorized when the engine is turned off.
• 10133875Feb 25, 2013Equipment. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-up notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed
• 10133874Feb 25, 2013Equipment. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-up notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed
• 10060836Feb 25, 2013Steering, Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133836Feb 20, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains general vehicle pulling diagnosis and repair procedures along with specific information to help correct pulling complaints.
• 10133867Feb 7, 2013Equipment. SSTs are key elements to provide your customers with swift and accurate repairs resulting in superior customer satisfaction.
• 10133901Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0012-13.
• 10133897Jan 29, 2013Electrical system. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW.
• 10133915Jan 3, 2013Air bags. Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
• 10133878Jan 2, 2013Electrical system. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates…
• 10133974Oct 4, 2012Body and structure. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture occurs, it may be possible to repair the tire and return it to service. With a conventional tire it is not possible to drive for an extended amount of time with the tire at low pressures as damage to the tire may occur.
• 10061649Oct 4, 2012Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10045140Jun 13, 2012Vehicle speed control. Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied.
• 10042555Sep 6, 2011Air bags, Seats. Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags.
• 10037592Mar 2, 2011Engine cooling. Toyota: there may be damaged cylinder head bolts threads.
• 10034265Apr 19, 2010Engine cooling. Toyota: 2az-fe & 2az-fxe throttle body. Engine control. Provide updated throttle body part number information for certain vehicles. The drain pipe has been eliminated on throttle body service parts.
• 10034284Feb 4, 2010Engine cooling. Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. Flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. Model years from 2001-2011.
• 10024893Apr 15, 2008Exterior lighting. Some 2004-07 model year highlander or 2006-07 model year highlander hv vehicles may exhibit a condition where the headlight lens cover and/or headlight bulb is discolored.
• 10022143Apr 26, 2007Other or unknown. Techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure.
• 10018854Dec 4, 2006Brakes. Tire pressure warning system light on.
• 10017317May 9, 2006Engine cooling. No start in sub-freezing ambient air temperatures.
• 10019873Feb 16, 2006Steering. Steering intermediate shaft noise.
• 10018853Dec 20, 2005Body and structure. Front door opening weatherstrip becomes loose or comes off easily.
• 10016636Aug 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. U140f transmission solenoid identification.
• 10015488Jun 3, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Engine control module (ecm) calibration: transmission shift feeling enhancement.
• 10015482Jun 3, 2005Equipment. Countermeasures to the air conditioner (a/c) magnetic clutch relay for a/c light flashing (inoperative a/c) issues on some vehicles equipped with a magnetic clutch compressor.
• 10015882May 27, 2005Equipment. Diagnostic guide for rear seat entertainment systems.
• 10019153May 23, 2005Electrical system. Occupant classification system: dtc b1785. The srs and passenger airbag off indicator lights remain on.
• 10019154Apr 5, 2005Electrical system. Passenger airbag indicator lamp may switch from on to off for front seat passengers weighing approximately less than 100 pounds. Toyota.
• 10015494Mar 24, 2005Engine cooling. Fuel injector ticking noise. Update. *tt original.
• 10015541Feb 18, 2005Engine cooling. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0346 (camshaft position sensor).
• 10015530Feb 10, 2005Body and structure. Wind noise coming from both the front and rear door window glass.
• 10015531Feb 9, 2005Engine cooling. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0031, p0051, p2238 and/or p2241.
• 10015194Jan 12, 2005Other or unknown. The weld stud on the 2004 and 2005 model year highlander towing receiver hitch accessory bracket torque specification has changed.
• 10011806Nov 30, 2004Brakes. Intermittent vsc activation after starting the engine and driving straight from a stop position. This condition is always accompanied by the instrument panel vsc light and audible warning buzzer turning on at the same time. *nm update.
• 10011803Nov 12, 2004Engine cooling. Repair manual supplement: lev ii evap system check - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0441, p0442, p0446, p0451, p0452, p0453, p0455 and p0456.
• 10197476May 4, 2001Equipment. Replacement vin plates.
• 10197473Jan 18, 1991Equipment. Product general information.

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