A/C - Intermittent Odors From Vents
L-SB-0154-09November 10, 2009
HVAC Odor
Service Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Heating/Air Conditioning
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some GX 470 models may exhibit an intermittent HVAC system odor. A newly designed evaporator sub-assembly has been made available to decrease the potential for HVAC odor.
Production Change Information
This TSIB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown.
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 occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.
Parts Information
Required Tools & Equipment
Repair Procedure
Removal Procedure
Remove and replace the evaporator sub-assembly. Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model and year Repair Manual:
^ 2006 to 01/2006 / 2006 from 01/2006 / 2007 / 2008 GX 470:
Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Removal"
Disassembly Procedure
Refer to TIS, applicable model and year Repair Manual:
^ 2006 / 2007 / 2008 GX 470:
Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Disassembly"
Reassembly Procedure
Refer to TIS applicable model and year Repair Manual:
^ 2006 / 2007 / 2008 GX 470:
Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Reassembly"
Installation Procedure
Refer to TIS applicable model and year Repair Manual:
^ 2006 to 01/2006 / 2006 from 01/2006 / 2007 / 2008 GX470:
Vehicle Interior - Heating/Air Conditioning - "Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Installation"