Lighting - Excess Moisture Inside Headlamp(s)
L-SB-0008-10Rev1
January 22, 2010
Headlamp Condensation
Service Category
Vehicle Exterior
Section
Lighting (ext)
Market
USA
Applicability
April 26, 2010 Rev1:
^ Parts Information has been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this service bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2004 - 2009 RX vehicles may exhibit a condition where excess condensation or moisture forms on the interior of the headlamp(s). To address this condition and to improve serviceability of the headlamp, an improved headlamp housing has been developed. Use the following repair information to replace the headlamp housing as necessary.
TSIB Overview
This TSIB provides details on newly available headlamp housings that can be utilized as an alternative to replacement of the entire headlamp assembly when addressing excessive headlamp condensation complaints.
Production Change Information
This TSIB applies to all 2004 - 2006 RX 330 vehicles and to RX 350 and RX 400h vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
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
The "Unit, Headlamp" part name in the tables refers to a housing only and is not a complete assembly.
For vehicles equipped with HID AFS headlights, ensure that you order the correct part number for the specific production date range for the vehicle being repaired.
For Japan built vehicles starting with WMI "JTJ"
For North American built vehicles starting with WMI "2T2"
Remove and replace the headlamp housing or assembly. Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model and model year Repair Manual: