ES 330 V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
Rear Shelf: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body/Interior - Rear Seat/Parcel Tray Area Rattles
NVH
NV011-03
October 27, 2003
Title:
TRUNK PASS - THROUGH V - BRACE RATTLE
Models:
'02 - '03 ES 300 & '04 ES 330
Introduction
Some customers of 2002 - 2003 model year ES 300 and 2004 ES 330 vehicles may experience a rattle from below the rear package tray area or behind
the rear seat back while driving. The following procedure has been developed to improve this condition.
Applicable Vehicles
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2002 - 2003 model year ES 300 vehicles.
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2004 model year ES 330 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
Production Change Information
Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty:
This repair is covered under the Lexus Comprehensive 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 correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
Repair Procedure
1.
Remove Rear Seat Cushion Sub-Assembly.
A.
Pull up on either side of the 2 seat cushion fasteners to detach from the clips.
NOTE:
Pull up to release the front of the seat cushion as shown in the diagram to prevent deforming the seat cushion frame.