Canada - A/C - A/C Odors
BulletinTSB2607
Issue Date
March 4, 2009
Title
HVAC ODOR
Component
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Models
'06- '08 GS 300/350/430/450H/460
TSB SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this TSB supersedes TSB2270.
- Applicability has been updated to include 2007-2008 model year applicable vehicles.
TSB2270 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding.
INTRODUCTION:
Some customers may experience an intermittent climate control system odor. An A/C amplifier logic improvement, non-charcoal interior cabin filter and improved evaporator sub-assembly have been made available to decrease odor in the vehicle.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
REQUIRED SSTs:
APPLICABILITY:
REPAIR PROCEDURE A:
Removal Procedure
Remove and replace the evaporator sub-assembly.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model:
- 2006 GS 300
- 2007/2008 GS 350
- 2006/2007 GS 430
- 2007/2008 GS 450h
- 2008 GS 460
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
- Keyword: Air Conditioning Unit Removal
Disassembly Procedure
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model:
- 2006 GS 300
- 2007/2008 GS 350
- 2006/2007 GS 430
- 2007/2008 GS 450h
- 2008 GS 460
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
- Keyword: Air Conditioning Unit Disassembly
Reassembly Procedure
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model:
- 2006 GS 300
- 2007/2008 GS 350
- 2006/2007 GS 430
- 2007/2008 GS 450h
- 2008 GS 460
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
- Keyword: Air Conditioning Unit: Reassembly
Installation Procedure
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model:
- 2006 GS 300
- 2007/2008 GS 350
- 2006/2007 GS 430
- 2007/2008 GS 450h
- 2008 GS 460
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
- Keyword: Air Conditioning Unit: Installation
REPAIR PROCEDURE B
1. Remove and replace the A/C amplifier.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model:
- 2006 GS 300/430
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Air Conditioning Amplifier
- Keyword: Components/Removal/Installation
2. Reinitialize the power systems of the vehicle.
Clean Air Filter Replacement Procedures
1. Turn the air intake control to recirculated air mode
NOTE:
The filter case cannot be removed from the vehicle when the air intake is set to fresh air mode
2. Turn the vehicle OFF.
3. Open the glove box and remove the partition by pulling it towards you.
4. Pull the filter cover toward you.
5. Push the tabs and pull the filter case toward you.
6. Take out the filter.
7. Remove the filter from the filter case.
8. Install the NEW filter and reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
NOTE:
When installing the filter to the filter case, the UP marks on the filter and filter case should be observed and fitted as shown.
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.