L-SB-0015-14

March 12, 2014
L-58-0015-14
Technical Service Information Bulletin
Second Row Seat Squeak
Service
Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Seat
Market
USA
Lexus Supports ~
AS E Certification
V
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2010 - 2013
GX460
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Introduction
Some 201 O - 2013 model year GX 460 vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise coming from the second
row seats when driving over uneven terrain .
The bracket for the inside hinge of the 60% second row seat may rub the seat frame . Follow the
procedure outlined below to address this condition .
Production Change Information
MODEL
GX 460
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
JT JJM7FX#D5062180
JTJBM7FX#D5062135
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Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
801402
Insulate Rear Seat Bracket
0.6
72731-60010
91
57
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
• This repair is covered under the Lexus Basic 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.
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
QTY
08231-00801
Interior Noise Kit
1
Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
PART NUMBER
QTY
Plastic Pry Tool Kit*
00002-06020-02
1
REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIAL
T45 TORX® Socket Wrench
* Essential SST.
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
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Repair Procedure
1. Test drive the vehicle for a noise from the 2nd row inner bracket for the 60% seat.
2. Remove the center seat hinge cover.
Figure 1.
3. Confirm that a noise is being generated by two surfaces rubbing , as shown below.
Figure 2. Approximate Vantage Point (Reposition Foam
to Access View)
Figure 3. Up-Close View
4. Remove the 60% second row seat.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) , applicable model and model year Repair
Manual :
• 2010 I 2011 I 2012 I 2013 GX 460:
Vehicle Interior- Seat - "Seat: Rear No. 1 Seat Assembly (for 60140 Split Slide Walk-in
Seat Type LH Side) : Removal"
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
5. Position the seat as shown to access the Rear
Seat Reclining Bracket.
Figure 4.
NOTICE
Be sure to protect the seat during service by
utilizing a clean/covered work surface.
6. Partially remove the rear seatback lower cushion
cover at the locations shown.
Figure 5.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
7. Remove the right Rear Seat Reclining Bracket.
Figure 6.
A. Using a T45 TORX® Socket Wrench , remove
the Rear Seat Reclining Bracket with the
TORX® bolt.
B. Remove the 12 mm bracket bolt.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
8. From the Interior Noise Kit, cut a section of felt to
the following dimensions:
Figure 7.
Length: 40 mm
Width: 20 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
1
140 mm
9. Apply the felt to the bracket as shown.
Figure 8.
Figure 9.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
10. Reassemble the bracket to the 60% second
row seat.
Figure 10.
A. Using a T45 TORX® Socket Wrench , install
the Rear Seat Reclining Bracket with the
TORX® bolt.
Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft*lbf)
8 . Install the 12 mm bolt.
Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft*lbf)
1
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Bracket Tab
11 . Install the seat into the vehicle.
Refer to TIS , applicable model and model year Repair Manual :
• 2010 I 2011 I 2012 I 2013 GX 460 :
Vehicle Interior- Seat - "Seat: Rear No. 1 Seat Assembly (for 60140 Split Slide Walk-in
Seat Type LH Side) : Installation"
12. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the squeak noise has been corrected .
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