Body - Front Door Window Wind Noise Above 45 MPH
L-SB-0007-10January 21, 2010
Front Window Glass Run Deformation Wind Noise
Service Category
Vehicle Exterior
Section
Window/Glass
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some 2007-2009 model year LS 460/460L and 2008-2009 LS 600h vehicles may exhibit a wind noise condition from the front side window area when driving at speeds above 45 mph caused by front door window glass run deformation. New window glass runs are available to improve this condition.
This TSIB addresses unusual interior noise caused by deformation in the front side window glass runs, and by carefully following the instructions in this TSIB, this noise can be improved. Your customers must be aware that some level of wind turbulence noise, especially in cross wind conditions, is present in all vehicles. Vehicles, such as the LS 460, LS 460L and LS 600h, which are some of the quietest vehicles in the market today, may tend to draw attention to normal wind turbulence or rushing sounds because of the relative absence of other ambient noises.
Production Change Information
Parts Information
Warranty Information
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
^ 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.
Required Tools & Equipment
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
Repair Procedure
1. Inspect front side window runs for deformation. If front side window run(s) are not deformed STOR this TSIB does not apply. Refer to the Repair Manual in the Technical Information System (TIS) for further diagnosis.
2. Remove the window glass run. Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model and model year Repair Manual.
^ 2007 / 2008 / 2009 model year LS 460/460L
Vehicle Exterior - Door/Hatch - Engine Hood / Door "Front Door: Removal"
^ 2008 / 2009 model year LS:600h
Vehicle Exterior - Door/Hatch - Engine Hood / Door "Front Door: Removal"
3. Install the NEW window glass run. Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model and model year Repair Manual.
^ 2007 / 2008 / 2009 model year LS 460/460L
Vehicle Exterior - Door/Hatch - Engine Hood / Door "Front Door: Installation"
^ 2008 / 2009 model year LS:600h
Vehicle Exterior - Door/Hatch - Engine Hood / Door "Front Door: Installation"
4. Confirm window operation.
5. If window will not fully close follow the initialization procedure below.
Initialization Procedure
1. With the battery connected turn the power switch to "IG-ON".
2. Close the power window to the complete closed position by pulling the power window regulator switch, and hold the switch for 6 seconds or more after the window is fully closed. (If the power window does not move or stops halfway even when the switch is fully pulled, release the switch and fully pull it again.)
3. Open the window to the complete opened position by pushing down the power window regulator switch, and hold the switch for 1 second or more after the window is fully opened.
4. Release the power window regulator switch. Then push and hold the switch 4 seconds or more.
5. Close the power window to the complete closed position by pulling the power window regulator switch, and hold the switch 1 second or more after the window is fully closed to reset the glass position. The initialization is complete.
6. Test drive vehicle to confirm reduction in wind noise.