Interior - Panels Have Sticky/Poor Appearance

L-SB-0144-11

December 2, 2011

Interior Panels Sticky/Poor Appearance

Service Category
Vehicle Interior

Section
Interior Panels/Trim

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction

Some 2006 - 2008 model year IS 250/350 vehicles may exhibit sticky interior panels that have a shiny/degraded appearance. This condition may be present on the Instrument Panel Pad and/or the Door Panel Trim. Revised interior panels have been developed to address this condition.

Production Change Information





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





Required Tools & Equipment





Warranty Information





Parts Information

Repair Procedure





1. Confirm the customer specified interior components for sticky feel/poor appearance (see Figure 1)

^ If sticky components are identified continue to step 2.

^ If not this TSIB does NOT apply

2. Remove the affected interior panel





Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model year Repair Manual:

3. Install the NEW interior components





Refer to TIS applicable model year Repair Manual: