L-SB-0090-08

Rev2

September 9, 2008

Upper/Lower Windshield Tick Noise
Service
Category

Vehicle Exterior

Section

Window/Glass

Market

USA

Applicability
YEAR(S)

MODEL(S)

2003 – 2013

CT200H, ES300,
ES300H, ES330,
ES350, GS300,
GS350, GS430,
GS450H, GS460,
GX460, GX470,
HS250H, IS F, IS250,
IS250C, IS300, IS350,
IS350C, LFA, LS430,
LS460, LS600H,
LX470, LX570, RX300,
RX330, RX350,
RX400H, RX450H,
SC430

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

REVISION NOTICE
April 2, 2013 Rev2:
• Applicability has been updated to include 2011 – 2013 model year Lexus vehicles.
• Introduction, Stopper/Retainer Locations, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated.
May 12, 2010 Rev1:
•

Applicability has been updated to include 2009 – 2010 model years.

Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.

SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. NV005-06.
• Applicability has been updated to include 2008 model year applicable vehicles.
Service Bulletin No. NV005-06 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure
to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding.

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Introduction

If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, the source of the
noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield or the windshield
retainers bonded to the lower edge of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair
procedure to eliminate these types of noises from the windshield area.
NOTE
• Some vehicles have both stoppers and retainers while others may only have stoppers at the
top of the windshield. Use the chart in this bulletin to determine the location of the windshield
holding devices.
• If replacing the windshield glass, please do NOT perform this bulletin until the new glass
has been installed.

Warranty Information
OP CODE

DESCRIPTION

TIME

OFP

NV5017

Remove Top Windshield Locating Pins (2)

0.4

56116-#####

NV5018

Remove Bottom Windshield Locating
Pins (1 or 2)

0.3

56114-#####

T1

T2

91

41

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 occurrence of the specified condition described in this
bulletin.

Required Tool & Equipment
PART NUMBER

QTY

00002-06000-01

1

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)

Plastic Pry Tool Set*
* Essential SST.

NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

“Mini” Hacksaw for 10-inch blades (or equivalent)

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PART NUMBER

QTY

Snap-On H55A

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Stopper/Retainer Locations
MODELS

TOP OF WINDSHIELD

QTY

BOTTOM OF WINDSHIELD

QTY

CT 200h

Yes

2

N/A

N/A

ES 300/330/350/300h

Yes

2

Yes

2

GS 300/350/430/450h/460

Yes

2

Yes

2

GX 460/470

Yes

2

N/A

N/A

HS 250h

Yes

2

N/A

N/A

IS 250/250C/300/350/350C/F

Yes

2

N/A

N/A

LFA

Yes

2

N/A

N/A

LS 430/460/600h

Yes

2

Yes

2

LX 470/570

Yes

2

N/A

N/A

RX 300

Yes

2

N/A

N/A

RX 330/350/400h/450h

Yes

2

Yes

(1)* (2)**

SC 430

Yes

2

Yes

2

* One retainer at the bottom of the windshield ONLY applies to 2003 – 2009 RX models.
** 2010 and newer RX models have 2 retainers at the bottom of the windshield.
Figure 1.

: 1
: 2
1

Retainer

2

Stopper

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Stopper/Retainer Locations (Continued)
Figure 2. 2003 – 2009 RX models ONLY

: 1
: 2
1

Retainer

2

Figure 3. Windshield Stoppers

Stopper

Figure 4. Windshield Retainers

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Repair Procedure
Windshield Stopper Repair

1. Remove both sun visors and both A-pillar garnishes, and then carefully lower the front of the
headliner to gain access to the windshield stoppers (refer to the appropriate model year Repair
Manual for the proper procedure).
NOTICE
It is very important that the front of the headliner be lowered carefully and slowly. Applying
too much downward force on the headliner will cause it to develop a permanent crease in
the surface material.

The stoppers are located on the inside of the passenger compartment behind the windshield
glass blackout section (near the top front edge of the metal roof opening). The stoppers are
typically located 200 – 250 mm (7.9 – 9.8 in.) inboard of the top corners of the windshield glass.
Figure 5.
1

1

200 – 250 mm (7.9 – 9.8 in.)

2

2

200 – 250 mm (7.9 – 9.8 in.)

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Repair Procedure (Continued)
Windshield Stopper Repair (Continued)

2. Cut OFF the tip of the plastic stopper as shown in the illustration.
NOTE
Stopper design varies by vehicle model and may not appear exactly as shown below.
See Figures 3 and 4 in this bulletin for photos of actual stoppers and retainers.

HINT
It is sometimes necessary to bend the metal body tab down to gain access to the shaft
of the stopper.
Figure 6.

1
2

3

1
2

3

5

4

1

Windshield Glass

4

Fragment Glass Stopper

2

Roof Panel

5

Cut

3

Glass Stopper

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Repair Procedure (Continued)
Windshield Stopper Repair (Continued)

3. Once the tip of the stopper has been removed, use a screwdriver to open a gap between the
roof panel and the remainder of the plastic windshield stopper.
NOTICE
Apply tape to the screwdriver tip before use to prevent scratching.
Figure 7.

1
2

1

2

Opening Gap

Roof Panel

4. Test drive vehicle prior to reassembly to confirm that the noise has been eliminated.
5. Reassemble the vehicle.

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Repair Procedure (Continued)
Windshield Retainer Repair

1. Carefully remove the plastic cowl top ventilator louver at the base of the windshield and store
it in a safe location for reinstallation later (refer to the appropriate model year Repair Manual
for the proper procedure).
Figure 8.

1

Plastic Cowl Top Ventilator Louver

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Repair Procedure (Continued)
Windshield Retainer Repair (Continued)

2. Locate the windshield retainers at the lower edge of the windshield.
The retainers are typically located 140 – 200 mm (5.5 – 7.9 in.) inboard of the lower corners of
the windshield. The flat portion of the retainer is adhered to the backside of the windshield with
double-sided, foam-backed tape.
Figure 9.

1

Pin Attached to Plastic Block Underneath Windshield

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Repair Procedure (Continued)
Windshield Retainer Repair (Continued)

3. Use a “Mini” Hacksaw with a fine tooth 10-inch blade to cut OFF the pin portion of the glass
retainer flush with the flat portion of the windshield retainer (see Figures 9 and 10 for pin location).
Figure 10. View from Underneath Windshield

1

Plastic Pin

4. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the elimination of the noise.
5. Reinstall the plastic cowl top ventilator louver(s).

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