Canada - A/C - Evaporator Drain Blockage
BulletinTSB2544
Issue Date
December 21, 2007
Title
HVAC EVAPORATOR DRAIN BLOCKAGE
Component
HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING
Models
'06 GS 300, '06 - '07 GS 430 & IS 250/350, & '07 GS 350/450h
INTRODUCTION:
Some customers may experience water on the front or rear carpets of the vehicle due to the HVAC evaporator drain becoming blocked by debris. An improved HVAC evaporator drain and packing have been made available as separate serviceable parts. Use the following repair procedure to correct this concern.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2007 model year Tahara-produced GS 350 vehicles.
- 2006 - 2007 model year GS 430 and IS 250/350 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
- 2007 model year GS 450h vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
REPAIR PROCEDURES:
1. Remove the air conditioning unit.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: applicable model
- Year: applicable year
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
- Keyword: Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Removal
2. Remove the HVAC evaporator drain and packing.
3. Install the NEW HVAC evaporator drain and packing to the air conditioning unit.
4. Install the air conditioning unit.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: applicable model
- Year: applicable year
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
- Keyword: Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning Unit: Installation
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.