Interior - B-Pillar Lower Moulding Scratched/Gouged

L-SB-0038-08

July 16, 2008

B-Pillar Lower Garnish Damaged

Service Category
Vehicle Interior

Section
Interior Panels/Trim

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction
Some 2006-2008 model year GS vehicles may exhibit gouging and scratching on the lower center "B" pillar garnish moldings. A countermeasured garnish molding has been developed to remedy this condition. This bulletin provides updated parts information and recommended repair procedures for replacement of both the RH and LH lower "B" pillar garnish moldings.

Production Change Information





This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.








Parts Information





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





1. Remove the front door scuff plate LH.

Using a molding remover detach the 5 claws and remove the scuff plate.

2. Remove the front door scuff plate RH.

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

3. Remove the front door opening trim cover LH.

Using a molding remover detach the 3 claws and remove the trim cover.

4. Remove the front door opening trim cover RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.





5. Remove the rear door scuff plate LH Detach the 5 claws and remove the scuff plate.

6. Remove the rear door scuff plate RH

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.





7. Remove the center pillar garnish Lower LH

Detach the 2 claws and 5 clips and remove the garnish.

8. Remove the center pillar garnish lower RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

9. Reinstall in reverse order.