NHTSA ID Number: 10162746
Manufacturer Communication Number: L-SB-0018-14_Rev
TSB/Document Date: 2019-07-15
Summary
TSB: REVISION NOTICE June 13, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles. March 13, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year Lexus
vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2007 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX Tip) is available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models, a new drain hose is required to properly fit the ARINIX Tip. Follow the procedures in this bulletin for proper handling and installation of this optional service part. NOTE The ARINIX Tip is NOT registered or labeled for sale or use outside the United States or Puerto Rico.
L-SB-0018-14
Rev2
May 12, 2014
HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose Clogged Due to Insect
Intrusion
Service
Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Heating/Air Conditioning
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2011 - 2018
CT200H
2013 - 2019
ES300H
2007 - 2017
ES350, LS460
2010 - 2019
GX460, RX350, RX450H
2010 - 2012
HS250H
2018 - 2019
LC500, LC500H
2012
LFA
2007 - 2017
LS460
2018 - 2019
LS500, LS500H
2008 - 2016
LS600H
2016 - 2019
NX200T, NX300H
2019
UX200, UX250H
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REVISION NOTICE
June 13, 2019 Rev2:
Applicability has been updated to include 2018 – 2019 model year Lexus vehicles.
March 13, 2017 Rev1:
Applicability has been updated to include 2015 – 2017 model year Lexus vehicles.
The Parts Information section has been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
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HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose Clogged Due to Insect Intrusion
Introduction
Some 2007 – 2019 model year Lexus vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a
condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An
insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX® Tip) is available to help minimize future occurrences of
this environmental condition. For some models, a new drain hose is required to properly fit the
ARINIX® Tip. Follow the procedures in this bulletin for proper handling and installation of this
optional service part.
NOTE
The ARINIX® Tip is NOT registered or labeled for sale or use outside the United States or Puerto Rico.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
N/A
Not Applicable to Warranty
–
–
–
–
Parts Information
MODEL
MODEL YEAR
PART NUMBER
PREVIOUS
All
All
CT200h
2014 – 2019
ES350
NEW
87265-33010
2011 – 2013
2007 – 2018
ES300h
2013 – 2018
ES300h/
ES350
2019
GX460
2010 – 2018
HS250h
2010 – 2012
88539-12200
88539-02160
PART NAME
88539-12230
Connector, Water Hose
(ARINIX® Tip)
A & B
Hose, Drain Cooler
1*
1
A
90480-26030
Grommet
88539-12230
88539-06121
88539-33090
REPAIR
PROCEDURE QTY
88539-33160
1
B
1
A
1
Hose, Drain Cooler
88539-33130
88888-06020
1
B
88539-60340
88539-12200
1
88539-12230
90480-26030
A
Grommet
*LS requires 2.
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Parts Information (continued)
PART NUMBER
MODEL
MODEL YEAR
LFA
2012
LS460
2007 – 2017
PREVIOUS
NEW
Hose, Drain Cooler
1
88539-50090
Hose, Drain Cooler No. 1
1
88539-50101
Hose, Drain Cooler No. 2
1
2018
88539-50210
2019
88539-11020
LS600hL
2008 – 2016
2010 – 2015
REPAIR
PROCEDURE QTY
88539-77030
LS500/
LS500h
RX350/
RX450h
PART NAME
Hose, Drain Cooler
B
1
1
88539-50210
Hose, Drain Cooler No. 1
1
88539-11020
Hose, Drain Cooler No. 2
1
88539-48040
88539-0E010
A
1
2016 –2019
88539-0E080
1
2010 –2015
88539-0E010
1
NX200t/
NX300h
2016 –2019
88539-78010
LC500/
LC500h
2018
88539-11010
2019
88539-11020
UX200/
UX250h
2018 –2019
88539-47060
1
Hose, Drain Cooler
B
1
1
Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIAL
QUANTITY
Chemical Resistant Gloves (Made From Waterproof Material)
1
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Safety Requirements for Handling the ARINIX® Tip (Water Hose Connector)
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining personal protection equipment
(PPE). If no such instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE exist, use detergent and hot water.
Keep PPE separate from other laundry.
Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product.
Wash the outside of the gloves before removing.
Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, or using the toilet.
CAUTION
IF SWALLOWED:
Call the poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have the person
sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
Do NOT induce vomiting unless instructed by the poison control center or doctor.
Do NOT give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING:
Take off the contaminated clothing immediately. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water
for 15 to 20 minutes. Call the poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
IF IN EYES:
Hold eye open and rinse gently and slowly with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact
lenses (if present) after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call the poison control
center or doctor for treatment advice.
HOTLINE NUMBER:
Have the product container or label with you when calling the poison control center, doctor,
or going for treatment. You may also contact 800-424-9300 for emergency medical
treatment information.
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Directions for Use on ALL Repair Procedures
The ARINIX® Tip contains permethrin, a pesticide, as the active ingredient. Please note, it is a
violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Repair Procedure A
1. Follow the instructions provided in the Safety Requirements for Handling the ARINIX® Tip
(Water Hose Connector) section of this bulletin.
2. Locate the HVAC evaporator drain hose.
3. Following the vehicle specific Repair Manual, remove the HVAC evaporator drain hose.
4. Put on all necessary PPE and install the ARINIX® Tip (water hose connector) into the NEW
HVAC evaporator drain hose listed in the Parts Information section of this bulletin.
5. When installing the ARINIX® Tip, verify it is
fully seated in the HVAC evaporator drain
hose as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1.
6. Following the vehicle specific Repair Manual, install the HVAC evaporator drain hose.
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Repair Procedure B
1. Follow the instructions provided in the Safety Requirements for Handling the ARINIX® Tip
(Water Hose Connector) section of this bulletin.
2. Locate the HVAC evaporator drain hose.
3. Following the vehicle specific Repair Manual, remove the HVAC evaporator drain hose.
4. Put on all necessary PPE and install the ARINIX® Tip into the original HVAC evaporator drain
hose listed in the Parts Information section of this bulletin.
5. When installing the ARINIX® Tip, verify it is fully seated in the HVAC evaporator drain hose as
shown in Figure 1.
6. Following the vehicle specific Repair Manual, install the HVAC evaporator drain hose.
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