Body - Rattle Noise from Headliner Area

NVH
NV008-06

Title:
RATTLE NOISE FROM HEADLINER AREA

Models:
'07 ES 350

December 15, 2006

Introduction

Some customers may experience a buzz or slight rattle noise from the rear portion of the headliner when the vehicle hits small sharp bumps. It has been determined that the source of such a rattle may be the Tire Pressure Warning System (TPWS) antenna located above the headliner between the rear of the sliding roof opening and the top of the back glass.

To improve this condition, the rigidity of the bracket holding the TPWS Antenna to the roof cross brace has been increased. Replace the older style receiver assembly with the new type assembly on vehicles built PRIOR to the starting VIN shown below.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2007 model year ES 350 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.





Production Change Information





Parts Information





Required Tools & Material





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.





Components

Repair Procedure

1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the roof headlining assembly.

NOTE:
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), 2007 model year ES 350 Repair Manual, Vehicle Interior - Interior Panels/Trim - "Interior: Roof Headlining: Removal".





3. Remove the tire pressure warning receiver assembly.

A. Disconnect the connector.

B. Remove the two nuts and the tire pressure warning receiver assembly.