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Fuel Tank - Shield Rattle Noise - Canadian Models

L-SB-0028-08

May 19, 2008

Fuel Tank Shield Rattle Noise

Service Category
Vehicle Exterior

Section
Exterior Panels/Trim

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction

Under certain driving conditions some customers with TMMC (Canadian) built RX 330 and RX 350 models may complain of a rattle vibration or thumping noise from underneath the vehicle.

This may be most noticeable at speeds above 40 mph (64 km/h). Use the following procedure to replace the fuel tank protector.





Parts Information

Production Change Information This SB applies to:

^ ALL 2004 - 2006 RX 330

^ 2007 - 2008 RX 350





vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.





Warranty Information

APPLICABLE WARRANTY

^ This repair is covered under the Lexus Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

^ Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.

Repair Procedure

Replace the fuel tank protector with a NEW service part.





1. Remove the No. 1 fuel tank protector by removing the 4 nuts and then remove the No. 1 fuel tank protector.

2. Install the No.1 fuel tank protector with the 4 nuts.

Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kg.cm, 19) in.lbf)

3. Test drive and confirm the noise is gone.