L-SB-0042-20 Rev

L-SB-0042-20
Rev1
November 11, 2020
Hood Release Cable Seizing, High Effort to Release
Service
Category
Vehicle Exterior
Section
Door/Hatch
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2016 - 2021
RX350
2016 - 2021
RX450H
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REVISION NOTICE
March 29, 2021 Rev1:
 The Production Change Information, Parts Information, and Repair Procedure sections have
been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2016 – 2021 model year North American Produced (NAP) TMMC-built RX 350 and RX 450h
vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the hood release cable is binding, seizing, or sticking.
The hood lock control cable assembly may be corroding and begin to seize, increasing the effort
required to pull the release lever and release the hood latch. Follow the Repair Procedure in this
bulletin to address this condition.
Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs
shown below.
MODEL
RX 350
RX 450H
DRIVETRAIN
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
AWD
2T2HZMDA#MC277217
FWD
2T2HZMAA#MC198594
AWD
2T2HGMDA#MC062080
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Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
530122
R & R the Hood Lock Control Lever
Sub-assembly and the Hood Lock
Control Cable*
1.2
53630-0E080
9A
17
*This issue is covered under warranty ONLY if it occurs within the Lexus standard warranty period.
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
53630-09000-##
Set, Cable & Lever, Hood Lock Control
1
NOTICE
You MUST remove the cable assembly AND lever sub-assembly and replace them with the
NEW cable and lever hood lock control set because the adjoining profile is unique.
Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
PART NUMBER
QTY
Plastic Pry Tool Kit*
00002-06020-02
1
*Essential SST.
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIAL
QUANTITY
Trim Removal Tool
1
String
5 ft.
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Repair Procedure
1. Confirm the condition exists.
A. Does the vehicle exhibit a condition in which the hood release cable is binding, seizing,
or sticking?
 YES — Continue to substep B.
 NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
B. Disconnect the hood lock control lever from the hood lock control cable and inspect the
cable for corrosion.
Is the condition caused by a rusted or seized cable?
 YES — Continue to step 2.
 NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
2. Replace BOTH the hood lock control cable assembly AND the hood lock control lever
sub-assembly with the NEW cable and lever hood lock control set.
A. Remove the hood lock control cable assembly AND the hood lock control lever
sub-assembly.

2016 – 2021 RX 350:
Vehicle Exterior – Door/Hatch – “Door / Hatch: Hood Lock Control Cable
Assembly: Removal”

2016 – 2021 RX 450h:
Vehicle Exterior – Door/Hatch – “Door / Hatch: Hood Lock Control Cable
Assembly: Removal”
B. Install the NEW cable and lever hood lock control set.

2016 – 2021 RX 350:
Vehicle Exterior – Door/Hatch – “Door / Hatch: Hood Lock Control Cable
Assembly: Installation”

2016 – 2021 RX 450h:
Vehicle Exterior – Door/Hatch – “Door / Hatch: Hood Lock Control Cable
Assembly: Installation”
3. Confirm the condition is no longer present.
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