Interesting A/c Filter Issue

[Floater]

Hi guys...I'm a new forum member with an '06 IS 250. As a mechanical engineer I like to do all my own maintenance.

I tried following the "do it yourself" instructions in the owners manual for replacement of the A/C filter. This led me to brake a servo arm that controls the A/C mode...which would be a $2000 replacement at the dealership. WARNING: even though the manual says "set the A/C system to recirculated mode", what they fail to mention is that the micro dust and pollen removal mode button must also be pressed to access the filter.

Anyway, does anyone know how to safely remove the glove box so I can get back there to assess the damage? I would prefer not to risk having the airbags deploy and brake my neck.

thanks in advance for the help

[NicLX470]

I would say before doing any of that work, disconnect the battery.

[tohewi]

Anyway, does anyone know how to safely remove the glove box so I can get back there to assess the damage? I would prefer not to risk having the airbags deploy and brake my neck.

Moi,

Take a look at iPod integration kit installation guide. That contains step by step instructions on what panels to remove, how to handle passenger side knee air bag and how to remove glove box. I did that when i installed iPod adapter kit (had to drill a hole for iPod cable to the glove box).

You should be able to get the PDF at least from

http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/import/pdf/iPod_LexB.pdf

In general, these accessory installation guides like the iPod kit guide contain a lot of info on how to disassemble/assemble your is250. I've found them very useful and they are available for free (haven't found too many shop manuals for free).

[Floater]

Anyway, does anyone know how to safely remove the glove box so I can get back there to assess the damage? I would prefer not to risk having the airbags deploy and brake my neck.

Moi,

Take a look at iPod integration kit installation guide. That contains step by step instructions on what panels to remove, how to handle passenger side knee air bag and how to remove glove box. I did that when i installed iPod adapter kit (had to drill a hole for iPod cable to the glove box).

You should be able to get the PDF at least from

http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/import/pdf/iPod_LexB.pdf

In general, these accessory installation guides like the iPod kit guide contain a lot of info on how to disassemble/assemble your is250. I've found them very useful and they are available for free (haven't found too many shop manuals for free).

Very helpful advice, thank you! Is the nylon pry tool or the nylon trim removal tool anything special? If so, where can I get one?

[tohewi]

Very helpful advice, thank you! Is the nylon pry tool or the nylon trim removal tool anything special? If so, where can I get one?

Wide flat screw driver is ok. I used old scraping iron (it's just a flat, rectangular piece of metal) with some fabric tape to prevent scratching.

Likely CD box cover is too soft and will crack when prying panels, but you get the point. Something flat, wide and can be used as lever.

[bartkat]

For $10 you can get 24 hr access to download the shop manual PDF's at:

http://techinfo.lexus.com/

[cmasten]

Anyway, does anyone know how to safely remove the glove box so I can get back there to assess the damage? I would prefer not to risk having the airbags deploy and brake my neck.

Moi,

Take a look at iPod integration kit installation guide. That contains step by step instructions on what panels to remove, how to handle passenger side knee air bag and how to remove glove box. I did that when i installed iPod adapter kit (had to drill a hole for iPod cable to the glove box).

You should be able to get the PDF at least from

http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/import/pdf/iPod_LexB.pdf

In general, these accessory installation guides like the iPod kit guide contain a lot of info on how to disassemble/assemble your is250. I've found them very useful and they are available for free (haven't found too many shop manuals for free).

Very helpful advice, thank you! Is the nylon pry tool or the nylon trim removal tool anything special? If so, where can I get one?

I am looking over their site to download a similar guide for a 2006 Lexus GS300. Whats the secret to getting to that page? The IS seems similar, but I have the ML and Navi so there are differences IM sure. I need to see whats involved in taking out the glove box to repair the Damper Door I broke when changing out the air filter... IF I can..

Thanks