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Body - Door Mirrors Won't Hold Position After Folding

L-SB-0126-11

October 4, 2011

Exterior Side View Mirror Poor Position Retention After Folding

Service Category
Vehicle Exterior

Section
Mirror (ext)

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction

Some 2006-2010 IS 250/350, IS 250C/350C, 2007-2010 ES 350, and 2010 HS 250h, models may exhibit a condition after folding the mirror housings where the exterior side view mirror housing(s) may not hold their normal/returned position and are loose on the pivot. Revised outer mirror actuator assemblies are available to address this condition.





Production Change Information

This TSIB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.





Warranty Information





Parts Information





Required Tools & Equipment

Repair Procedure





1. Confirm the exterior side view mirror will not retain its position on the pivot. If the side view mirror will retain its position this TSIB does not apply.

2. Remove the affected outer mirror actuator assembly.








Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

3. Install the New outer mirror actuator assembly.





Refer to TIS applicable model and model year Repair Manual: