T-SB-0044-10 Rev2 January 27, 2010 Service Category Vehicle Exterior Section Lighting (ext) Market USA Applicability YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2008 2010 Avalon TSB REVISION NOTICE October 13, 2011 Rev2: The entire TSB has been updated. Production Change Information has been removed TSB applies to ALL 2008 2010 model year Avalon vehicles. March 16, 2011 Rev1: Parts Information table has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this service bulletin should be discarded. Introduction On some 2008 2010 model year Avalon vehicles, the High Beam/DRL bulb may become inoperative earlier than expected. Although the High Beam and Daytime Running Light (DRL) operate on the same bulb, the High Beam/DRL light bulbs are separate from the headlights (low beams). This condition does not impact the ability to continue to use regular (low beam) headlights in the event a High Beam/DRL bulb were to become inoperative. Page 1 of 5
T-SB-0044-10 Rev2 January 27, 2010 Page 2 of 5 Warranty Information OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2 BD1123 R & R and Align Both Headlamp Assemblies 1.2 811#0-070#1 72 71 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. Please consult the Warranty Policy Bulletin, POL11-04: Customer Support Program (ZTR): Warranty Enhancement for High Beam/DRL Bulbs on Certain 2008-2010 MY Avalon Vehicles, for applicability of warranty, as an enhancement of the warranty coverage for High Beam/DRL bulbs is available. Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin. Parts Information PREVIOUS PART NUMBER CURRENT PART NUMBER PART NAME QTY 81110-07080 81110-07081 81110-07082 81150-07080 81150-07081 81150-07082 81110-07090 81110-07091 81110-07092 81150-07090 81150-07091 81150-07092 81110-07083 81150-07083 Headlamp Assembly RH (HID) Headlamp Assembly LH (HID) 81110-07093 Headlamp Assembly RH 1 81150-07093 Headlamp Assembly LH 1 1 1 Repair Procedure 1. Confirm the High Beam/DRL bulb is inoperative. If YES Replace both headlamp assemblies with revised assemblies. Go to step 2. If NO This TSB does NOT apply.
T-SB-0044-10 Rev2 January 27, 2010 Page 3 of 5 2. Verify if the vehicle has updated headlamp assemblies installed using the information below. FOR FUTURE SERVICE When replacing a High Beam/DRL bulb, verify the correct bulb type and part number is being used. Revised headlamp assemblies (-07083 and -07093) use the HB3 type bulb, part number 90981-13046. Part number 90981-13066 is the proper HIR type bulb for previous headlamp assemblies. Bulb type must match the type specified on the housing it is installed in. Figure 1 illustrates the difference between the HIR type bulb (P/N 90981-13066) and HB3 type bulb (P/N 90981-13046). Note Bulb shape is not always an accurate indicator of bulb type (HIR or HB3.) Check the back or side of the bulb base for type. Figure 1. 1 HIR Bulb 2 HB3 Bulb Bulb shape may not always indicate if the bulb is a HIR or HB3 Type. Check the writing on the bulb base for type.
Rev2 T-SB-0044-10 January 27, 2010 Page 4 of 5 3. Verify the type of headlamp housing installed by examining the front or back of the housing for HIR or HB3. The headlamp housing indicates the type of bulb to be used. Figures 2 and 3 show examples of locations of the correct bulb type. Figure 2. Bulb Type Location Figure 3. Bulb Type Location 4. If the indicated bulb type is HB3, the vehicle already has updated Headlamp assemblies and this TSB does not apply. 5. If the headlamp indicates HIR as the bulb type, go to step 6.
T-SB-0044-10 Rev2 January 27, 2010 Page 5 of 5 6. Remove the headlamp assemblies. Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year Repair Manual: 2008 / 2009 / 2010 Avalon: Vehicle Exterior Lighting (ext) Lighting: Headlight Assembly: Removal 7. Install the new headlamp assemblies. 2008 / 2009 / 2010 Avalon: Vehicle Exterior Lighting (ext) Lighting: Headlight Assembly: Installation Confirm the headlamp assemblies are properly aligned using the appropriate procedure in the Headlight Installation section of the Repair Manual. 8. After repair, confirm proper operation of the headlight system. Copyright 2011-2017 Service Repair Solutions, Inc.