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Canada - Body - Lower B-Pillar Worn

Bulletin
TSB2574

Issue Date
April 7, 2008

Title
B-PILLAR LOWER GARNISH WEAR

Component
BODY

Models
'08 LS 600H, '07 - '08 LS 460, & '07 - '08 LS460L

INTRODUCTION:

Some 2007 and 2008 Model Year LS460, LS460L and LS600h vehicles may exhibit a lower B pillar garnish that becomes worn in a contact area. The shape of this garnish has been changed. Use the repair procedure below to improve this condition.






APPLICABILITY:






PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Remove the front door scuff plate LH






1. Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate
2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips.






3. Detach the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

Remove rear door scuff plate LH






1. Put protective tape around the rear door scuff plate.
2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips.






3. Detach the 7 claws and remove the rear door scuff plate.

Remove lower center pillar garnish LH






1. Detach the 2 claws and 6 clips, and remove the center pillar garnish lower.
2. Replace the center pillar garnish lower LH with the new part.

NOTE:
Repeat the procedure on the RH side.


Reassembly is reverse of disassembly.

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.