Body - Trunk Lid Is Hard To Close

L-SB-0065-12

August 1, 2012

Trunk Hard to Close

Service Category
Vehicle Exterior

Section
Door/Hatch

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction

Some 2013 GS 350 vehicles may exhibit a condition where the trunk is hard to close. On rear spoiler equipped models, this may also be perceived as an unusual amount of force required to pull down the trunk lid. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address the condition.

Production Change Information





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





Warranty Information





Parts Information





Required Tools & Equipment

Repair Procedure

For Vehicles Without a Rear Spoiler:

1. Remove the 4 rubber cushions located in the lower portion of the luggage door.

2. Insert the 4 new rubber cushions.

3. Confirm successful repair.

For Vehicles With a Rear Spoiler:

1. Remove the luggage door hinge torsion bars. Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

^ 2013 GS 350:

Vehicle Exterior - Door/Hatch - Door/Hatch: Luggage Door Hinge Torsion Bar: Removal

2. Install the new luggage door hinge torsion bars. Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

^ 2013 GS 350:

Vehicle Exterior - Door/Hatch - "Door/Hatch: Luggage Door Hinge Torsion Bar: Installation

3. Remove the 4 rubber cushions located in the lower portion of the luggage door.

4. Insert the 4 new rubber cushions.

5. Confirm successful repair.



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