GS 350 RWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE) (2007)
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Technical Service Bulletin # SB0157-08R1
Date: 081216
Engine - Brief Engine Knock/Rattle On Cold Start Up
L-SB-0157-08 Rev1
October 30, 2008
Brief Engine Knock/Rattle Noise at Cold Startup
Service Category
Engine/Hybrid System
Section
Engine Mechanical
Market
USA
Applicability
TSIB REVISION NOTICE
December 16, 2008 Rev1:
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Parts Information has been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this service bulletin should be discarded.
TSIB SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this TSIB supersedes TSIB No. EG020-07.
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Applicability has been updated to include 2008 model year vehicles.
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VINs have been updated in the Production Change Information table.
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The OFPs have been updated in the Warranty Information table.
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Part numbers for the Camshaft Timing Gear Assembly have been updated in the Parts Information table.
TSIB No. EG020-07 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before
proceeding.
Introduction
Immediately following a cold soak start, some 2007 2008 model year GS 350 vehicles may exhibit a brief rattle/knock noise from the engine
compartment for approximately one second. Refer to the repair procedure below to address customer concerns.
Production Change Information
This TSIB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
