Canada - A/C - A/C Control Panel Peeling

Bulletin
0657

Issue Date
2004-03-10

Market
Canada

Reference
BC-04-002

Model
IS300

Year Range
2001 ~ 2003

Component
BC

Subject:
HVAC CONTROL PANEL PEELING (HEATER CONTROL HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY)

Some HVAC control panels on 2001 - 2003 model year IS 300 vehicles may experience peeling on the surface. The part has been improved to correct this condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2001 - 2003 model year IS 300 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.







PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







WARRANTY INFORMATION:







PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:







1. Remove Center Cluster Finish Panel
A. Using a screwdriver, remove center register opening cover.
B. Remove the 2 screws.
C. Using a screwdriver, remove center cluster finish panel.
D. w/ LEXUS navigation system: Disconnect the connectors.

NOTE:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.







2. Remove Lower Center Cluster Finish Panel
A. Using a screwdriver, remove the lower center cluster finish panel.
B. Disconnect the connectors.












3. Remove A/C Control Assembly
A. Remove the 4 bolts and pull out the A/C control assembly with radio assembly, then disconnect the connectors.
B. Remove the 12 screws and 2 brackets.
C. Separate the A/C control assembly and radio assembly.







4. Remove A/C Amplifier
A. Remove the 4 screws.







B. Using a screwdriver, release the 4 claws and remove the heater control housing sub-assembly.

5. Replace Cover and Reinstall
A. Install new heater control housing sub-assembly.
B. Reinstall all components in the reverse order of removal.