Body - Poor Rear Bumper Cover Fit
L-SB-0039-10June 16, 2010
Rear Bumper Cover Poor Fit
Service Category
Vehicle Exterior
Section
Exterior Panels/Trim
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some 2010 model year RX 350 and RX 450h models may exhibit a condition where a gap develops at the left and/or right corners of the rear bumper cover. This condition may occur more frequently in high ambient temperatures. An improved bumper cover and support have been developed to correct this condition. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to install the improved bumper cover and supports.
Production Change Information
This TSIB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
Parts Information
Required Tools & Equipment
Warranty Information
^ 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.
Sublet should only be used for claiming preparation and painting of rear bumper cover.
TSIB Overview
This TSIB provides an inspection and rear bumper cover replacement procedure to correct excessive gaps at the corners of the rear bumper.
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm that the rear bumper cover is loose at either the left and/or right side corner(s) below the taillight assembly as shown in Figure 1.
A. If the rear bumper cover is loose proceed to step 2 of the procedure.
B. If the rear bumper cover is NOT loose STOP This TSIB does NOT apply.
2. Remove No.2 luggage compartment side cover protector.
A. Remove the 2 screws and grommet.
B. Remove the 4 screws 2 Bolts and 3 Clips.
C. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No.2 luggage compartment side cover protector.
3. Remove the No. 1 luggage compartment side cover protector.
A. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 screws.
B. Remove the 2 clips and No. 1 luggage compartment side cover protector.
4. Remove rear bumper assembly.
A. Put protective tape around the rear bumper assembly.
B. Using a clip remover remove the 2 clips.
C. Remove the 2 screws and 2 rear bumper upper stoppers.
D. Remove the screw.
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
E. Disengage the 7 claws.
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
F. Disconnect the No.3 luggage room wire harness connector.
G. Disengage the 4 claws and 4 guides and remove the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
5. Remove both the left and right side rear bumper supports and discard.
A. Remove the 2 screws.
B. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear bumper side supports and discard.
6. Send the vehicle to the body shop for painting and finishing of the new bumper cover. Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) and the following manuals:
^ Lexus Fundamental Body Repair Procedures manual
^ Complete set of Lexus Collision Repair manuals
7. Transfer components from original bumper cover to new bumper cover please refer to TIS for procedure.
^ 2010 RX 350 vehicles with a production date of 07/2009 and earlier
Vehicle Exterior - Exterior Panels/Trim - "Rear Bumper: Disassembly / Reassembly"
^ 2010 RX 350 vehicles with a production date of 08/2009 and later
Vehicle Exterior - Exterior Panels/Trim - "Rear Bumper: Disassembly / Reassembly
8. Install the New left and right side rear bumper supports.
A. Engage the 2 claws.
B. Install the rear bumper side support LH with the 2 screws.
Torque: 7.5 N*m (77 kgf*cm, 66 in*lbf)
HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
9. Install rear bumper assembly.
A. Connect the No.3 luggage room wire harness connector.
B. Engage the 4 claws and 4 guides and install the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
C. Engage the 7 claws.
HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
D. Install the screw.
Torque: 2.5 N*m (26 kgf*cm, 22 in*lbf)
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
E. Engage the 2 rear bumper upper stoppers and install the 2 screws.
Torque: 7.5 N*m (77 kgf*cm, 66 in*lbf)
F. Install the 2 clips.
10. Confirm fit and finish of rear bumper cover.