A/C Condenser Fan Relay Corrosion - 1998-2000 Lexus LX470

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AC002-00
August 11, 2000

Title:
A/C CONDENSER FAN RELAY CORROSION

Models:
’98 – ’00 LX470

Introduction

Some 1998 – 2000 model year LX470 vehicles may have a condition in which the A/C condenser fan continues to run after the ignition is turned off due to corrosion in the relay connector. A repair kit (P/N 88840-60070) consisting of a new relay and sealant has been made available to correct this concern.

Applicable Vehicles

1998 – 2000 model year LX470 vehicles built before the VIN listed below.

Production Change Information

MODEL			ENDING VIN
1998 – 2000 MY LX470			JT6HT00W#Y0114880

Parts Information

CURRENT PART NUMBER		PART NAME				QTY
88840-60070		Air Conditioner Accessory Assembly (Condenser Fan Relay & Sealant Tape)				1

Warranty Information

OP CODE	DESCRIPTION			TIME	OPN	T1	T2
AC0002	Assembly Installation			0.4	88630-60090 (Cooling Fan Relay)	82	17

Applicable Warranty*:

This repair is covered under the Lexus Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 48,000 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

Remove A/C Condenser Fan Relay.

A. Disconnect the connector.

B. Remove the two relay bracket retaining bolts.

C. Remove the relay from the bracket.

Connect the New Relay to the Wire Harness.

If necessary, replace the engine wire harness.

Wrap the Connector & Wire Harness With The Sealant Tape As Shown.

Press the Sealant Tape From All Sides To Ensure Good Contact.

NOTE:

Ensure that there is no gap between the relay and the sealant tape.

Reinstall the Relay to the Bracket.
Reinstall the A/C Condenser Relay Retaining Bracket and Torque the Retaining Bolts to: 5.0 N m (55 kgf cm, 48 in lbf)