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L-SB-0017-14
April 3, 2014
Technical Service Information Bulletin
MIL "ON" OTC P0453 - Fuel in EVAP System
Service
Category
Engine/Hybrid System
Section
Fuel System
Market
Lexus Supports ~
A SE Certification. .
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2010 - 2014
RX350
Plant Code(s): W
Introduction
Some TMMC built 2010 - 2014 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following
conditions due to liquid fuel in the Evaporative Emissions system (EVAP system):
• MIL "ON " with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0453 stored
• Intermittent rough idle at operating temperature
Follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to address this condition .
Production Change Information
Th is bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown
below.
MODEL
RX 350
DRIVETRAIN
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
2WD
2T2ZK1BA#EC147697
4WD
2T2BK1BA#EC249546
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PREVIOUS
NEW
77001-0E031
77001-0E032
77740-0E030
PART NAME
QTY
Tank, Sub-assy, Fuel
1
Canister Assy, Charcoal
1
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MIL "ON" OTC P0453 - Fuel in EVAP System
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
237011
R & R Fuel Tank Sub-assembly
237811
R & R Charcoal Canister
DRIVETRAIN
TIME
2WD
2.3
AWD
7.2
2WD
AWD
0.4
OFP
T1
T2
08
13
77001-0E031
777 40-0E030
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.
•
For all model years: the Fuel Tank is covered under the Lexus Powertrain Warranty. This
warranty is in effect for 84 months or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's
in-service date.
•
For 2010 MY Only: the Charcoal Canister is covered under the Lexus Powertrain Warranty.
This warranty is in effect for 84 months or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the
vehicle's in-service date.
•
For California Specification vehicles sold and operated in Arizona ('12 MY only), California,
Connecticut, Delaware (starting with '14 MY), Maine, Maryland (starting with '11 MY),
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico ('10-'11 MY), Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
Vermont, and Washington, this repair is covered under the California Emission Warranty, which
is 84 months or 70,000 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.
Requ ired Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIER
QTY
TS2UNIT
Techstream 2.0*
TIS Techstream
PART NUMBER
ADE
Techstream Lite
TSPKG1
TSLITEDLR01
* Essential SST.
NOTE
• Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
• Software version 9.00.026 or later is required.
• Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE) at
1-800-368-6787.
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MIL "ON" DTC P0453 - Fuel in EVAP System
Repair Procedure
1. Using Techstream , check for DTC P0453 .
Is DTC P0453 present?
• YES • NO -
Proceed to step 3.
If NO DTCs are stored in memory, proceed to step 2.
2. Active test the Purge VSV using Techstream with the engine running at idle:
Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Active Test > Activate the VSV for Evap Control
With the VSV cycled ON , did the vehicle run rough or nearly stall?
• YES -
Proceed to step 3.
• NO - This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
3. Check for fuel in the EVAP system by disconnecting the fuel tank vent line from the
charcoal canister.
Is fuel present in the fuel tank vent line?
• YES -
Proceed to step 4.
• NO - This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
4. Replace the Fuel Tank Assembly.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) , applicable model and model year
Repair Manual:
• 2010 RX 350:
Engine/Hybrid System - Fuel System - "2GR-FE Fuel: Fuel Tank:
Removal (1212008 - 0812009) I Removal (0812009 - ) I
Installation (1212008- 0812009) I Installation (0812009 - )"
• 2011 RX 350 :
Engine/Hybrid System - Fuel System - "2GR-FE Fuel: Fuel Tank: Removal I Installation "
• 2012 RX 350:
Engine/Hybrid System - Fuel System - "2GR-FE Fuel: Fuel Tank: Removal I Installation "
• 2013 RX 350:
Engine/Hybrid System - Fuel System - "2GR-FE Fuel: Fuel Tank: Removal I Installation"
• 2014 RX 350 :
Engine/Hybrid System - Fuel System - "2GR-FE Fuel: Fuel Tank: Removal I Installation "
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
5. Replace the Charcoal Canister Assembly.
Refer to TIS , applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2010 RX 350:
Engine/Hybrid System - Emission Control - "2GR-FE Emission Control: Canister:
Removal (1212008 - 0812009) I Removal (0812009 - ) I
Installation (1212008 - 0812009) I Installation (0812009 - )"
• 2011 RX 350 :
Engine/Hybrid System - Emission Control - "2GR-FE Emission Control: Canister:
Removal I Installation"
• 2012 RX 350 :
Engine/Hybrid System - Emission Control - "2GR-FE Emission Control: Canister:
Removal I Installation"
• 2013 RX 350 :
Engine/Hybrid System - Emission Control - "2GR-FE Emission Control: Canister:
Removal I Installation"
• 2014 RX 350 :
Engine/Hybrid System - Emission Control - "2GR-FE Emission Control: Canister:
Removal I Installation"
6. Confirm the repair.
A. Clear all DTCs.
B. Using Techstream , run the Automatic EVAP System Check and verify NO pending DTCs set.
System Select> Engine and ECT > Utility > EVAP System Check
NOTE
If the Automatic EVAP System Check fails to run, perform the following:
• Turn the ignition key OFF.
• Turn Techstream OFF.
• Turn the ignition key ON and Techstream ON and restart the Automatic EVAP
System Check.
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