Interior - Center Console Wood Grain Panel Cracked

L-SB-0040-11

July 13, 2011

Center Console Wood Grain Panel Cracked

Service Category
Vehicle Interior

Section
Interior Panels/Trim

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction

Some 2007-2011 model year LS 460/460L/600hL vehicles may exhibit a "crack" in the clear coat of wood trimmed center console components. Updated center console components are now available for Medium Brown Walnut and Matte Dark Brown Ash Burl colored panels.

Production Change Information





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








Parts Information





Warranty Information





Required Tools & Equipment





Required Materials

Repair Procedure





1. Inspect the upper console panel sub-assembly upper rear console panel sub-assembly and instrument panel cup holder sub-assembly wood grain panels for cracks in the clear coat.





2. If a crack is found in the clear coat of one or more of the upper console panels proceed to step 2 otherwise this TSIB does not apply.

3. Remove the affected front center console components. Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model and model year Repair Manual.

2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 LS 460/600hL Vehicle Interior - Interior Panels/Trim - Front Console Box: Removal

4. If necessary separate the Instrument Panel Cup Holder from the Upper Rear Console Panel Sub Assembly.





A. Flip the Upper Rear console Panel Sub-Assembly over and disconnect the jumper harness to the combination switch assembly.

B. Remove the 4 Instrument Panel Cup Holder retention screws.





C. Flip the Upper Rear Console Panel Sub-Assembly over and apply masking tape to the Instrument Panel Cup Holder Cover to avoid damaging the finish.





D. Open the Instrument Panel Cup Holder Cover half-way to expose the plastic retention claw and using a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool disengage the claw.

5. Install the NEW front center console component(s) and reassemble the front console box. Refer to TIS applicable model and model year Repair Manual.

2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 LS 460/600hL
Vehicle Interior - Interior Panels/Trim - Front Console Box: Installation

6. If necessary reinstall the Instrument Panel Cup Holder to the Upper Rear Console Panel Sub Assembly in reverse order of disassembly.

NOTICE

Some color variation is normal in wood trimmed components.