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Canada - Interior - Lower Seat Cushion Too Firm

Bulletin
TSB2617

Issue Date
June 11, 2009

Title
LOWER SEAT CUSHION UNCOMFORTABLE

Component
BODY COMPONENTS

Models
'07- '09 LS 460, LS 600H

INTRODUCTION:
Some customers may complain that the rear portion of the driver or passenger seat cushion is uncomfortable or seems too firm. A revised seat cushion has been developed to improve this condition.






APPLICABLE VEHICLES:

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:






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






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

PARTS INFORMATION:






LH Front Seat






RH Front Seat

NOTE
Some 2007 MY vehicles will need a cushion cover along with the replacement pad. Please refer to the VIN information in the table below for which vehicles need to receive a cover and cushion.







PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove seat and replace lower cushion pad assembly.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: LS 460
- Year: 2007/2008/2009
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Seat
- Keyword: Front Seat Assembly: Removal
- Keyword: Front Seat Assembly: Disassembly
- Keyword: Front Seat Assembly: Reassembly

- Model: LS 600H
- Year: 2008/2009
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Seat
- Keyword: Front Seat Assembly: Disassembly
- Keyword: Front Seat Assembly: Reassembly

2. Initialize passenger front seat.

NOTE
When performing repair on Passenger Front Seat, be sure to initialize Occupant Classification ECU once repair is complete.


- Division: Lexus
- Model: LS 460 / LS 600H
- Year: 2007/2008/2009
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Supplemental Restraint System
- Keyword: Occupant Classification System: Initialization

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.