Canada - Fuel System - Fuel Tank Shield Rattle
BulletinTSB2578
Issue Date
May 21, 2008
Title
Fuel Tank Shield Rattle Noise - TMMC
Component
BODY
Models
'04 - '06 RX 330 & '07 - '08 RX 350
INTRODUCTION:
Under certain driving conditions, some customers with TMMC (Canadian) built RX 330 and RX 350 models may complain of a rattle, vibration or thumping noise from underneath the vehicle. This may be most noticeable at speeds above 64 km/h. Use the following procedure to replace the fuel tank protector.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
This TSB applies to all '04 - '06 RX 330, '07 RX 350, and '07-'08 RX 350 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Replace the Fuel Tank Protector with NEW service parts.
1. Remove the No.1 Fuel tank protector by removing the 4 nuts and then remove the No.1 fuel tank protector.
2. Install the No.1 fuel tank protector with the 4 nuts.
Torque: (5.5 N-m (56 kgf-cm, 19) in-lbf)
3. Test drive and confirm the noise is gone.
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.