Canada - Interior - Instrument Panel Rattle Noise
BulletinTSB2447
Issue Date
October 3, 2007
Title
INSTRUMENT PANEL RATTLE NOISE
Component
BODY
Models
'07 - '08 LS 460/ 460L & '08 LS 600hL
INTRODUCTION:
Some 2007 - 2008 model year LS460/ 460L and 2008 LS 600hL customers may complain of a rattle noise from the instrument panel when driving on rough roads. The condition may also be worse when the weather is cold. Use the following repair procedure to improve this condition.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2007 - 2008 model year LS 460 / 460L and 2008 LS 600hL vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Record the radio station presets.
2. Remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: LS 460/460L or LS 600hL
- Year: 2007 or 2008
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Interior Panels/Trim
- Keyword: Instrument Panel Safety Pad: Removal
3. Install the 5 NEW clips to the cowl panel flange.
NOTE:
The main difference for the NEW clips is the thicker felt.
Install the clip so that the hole with the tab is visible at the TOP.
4. Install the instrument panel sub-assembly.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: LS 460 or LS 600hL
- Year: 2007 or 2008
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Interior Panels/Trim
- Keyword: Instrument Panel Safety Pad: Installation
5. Test drive the vehicle to make sure that the noise is repaired.
6. Reset the radio presets, clock, and re-initialize any affected power systems.
NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.