A/C - Odors Noticed Intermittently
L-SB-0068-09June 2, 2009
HVAC Odor
Service Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Heating/Air Conditioning
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some customers may experience an intermittent HVAC system odor. A changed evaporator sub-assembly has been made available to decrease odor in the vehicle.
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.
Production Change Information
This TSIB applies to:
^ All 2007 - 2009 model year TMMC produced RX 350 and vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below:
^ 2007 - 2008 model year LS 460
^ 2006 - 2008 model year IS 250/350
^ 2007 - 2009 model year TMK produced RX 350
^ 2006 - 2008 model year RX 400h 2007 - 2008 model year ES 350
Parts Information
Required Tools & Equipment
NOTE
Additional refrigerant service equipment may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment.
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
Repair Procedure
Remove and replace the evaporator sub-assembly.
Removal Procedure
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
^ 2007 / 2008 ES 350 Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Removal"
^ 2006 / 2007 / 2008 IS 250/350 Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Removal"
^ 2007 / 2008 LS 460 Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Removal"
^ 2007 / 2008 / 2009 RX 350 Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Removal"
^ 2006 / 2007 / 2008 RX 400h Vehicle Interior- Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Removal"
Disassembly Procedure
Refer to TIS applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
^ 2007 / 2008 ES 350 Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Disassembly"
^ 2006 / 2007 / 2008 IS 2501350 Vehicle Interior- Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Disassembly"
^ 2007 / 2008 LS 460 Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Disassembly"
^ 2007 / 2008 RX 350 Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Disassembly"
^ 2006 / 2007 / 2008 RX 400h Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Disassembly"
Reassembly Procedure
Refer to TIS applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
^ 2007 / 2008 ES 350 Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Reassembly"
^ 2006 / 2007 IS 250/350 Vehicle Interior- Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Reassembly"
^ 2007 / 2008 LS 460 Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Reassembly"
^ 2007 / 2008 RX 350 Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Reassembly"
^ 2006 / 2007 / 2008 RX 400h Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Reassembly"
Installation Procedure
Refer to TIS applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
^ 2007 / 2008 ES 350 Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Installation"
^ 2006 / 2007 / 2008 IS 2501350 Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Installation"
^ 2007 / 2008 LS 460 Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Installation"
^ 2007 / 2008 RX 350 Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Installation"
^ 2006 / 2007 RX 400h Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Installation"