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Engine - Squealing Noise Coming From Engine Compartment

ENGINE
EG021-06

Title:
SQUEAL NOISE FROM
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Models:
'07 RX 350

December 4, 2006

Introduction

Some 2007 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a squeal noise from the passenger's side engine compartment due to an abnormally high vacuum in the engine crankcase. This is caused by an obstructed PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) port in the air cleaner hose following the manufacturing process. Use the following repair procedure to address this concern.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2007 model year RX 350 TMMC-built vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.





Production Change Information





Parts Information

Repair Procedure

Remove and replace the No. 1 Air Cleaner Hose.

NOTE:

^ Arrow indicates the PCV port location on the No. 1 Air Cleaner Hose.

^ Confirm that the PCV port is OPEN on the NEW part.





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.