Canada - Body - Roof Side Drip Molding,Cracked/Discolored

Bulletin
L-TCI-3122

Issue Date
March 26, 2012

Market
Canada

Title
ROOF SIDE DRIP MOLDING POOR APPEARANCE

Service Category
Vehicle Exterior

Section
Exterior Panels/Trim








APPLICABILITY:

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2006 - 2010 model year IS 250/350 vehicles may exhibit deterioration of the roof side drip finish moldings causing a cracked/discolored appearance. Revised roof drip side finish moldings have been developed to address this condition.

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:








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







PARTS INFORMATION:







REQUIRED MATERIALS:







REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:







WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:








1. Confirm the roof drip side finish molding rubber is cracked or discolored (See Figure 1 ).
A. If the moldings have a poor appearance, continue to step 2.
B. If not, this bulletin does NOT apply.

2. Remove the Roof Drip Side Finish Moldings.








A. Put protective tape around the roof drip side finish molding.

NOTICE
Use masking tape and carefully remove the Finish Moldings to avoid damaging the vehicles paint and/or windshield.

B. Using a plastic pry tool, disengage the 6 clips and remove the roof drip side finish molding.
C. Repeat process for the other side.

3. Install NEW Roof Drip Side Finish Moldings in reverse order of removal and confirm repair.

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.