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Should I wait or replace it at 68k miles ?

Dealership wants to charge $230-270 with parts and labor (90 minutes), I called three dealerships in Southern Ca and got 3 different prices ranging from $25, 35 and 55; probably just had it done outside dealership.

Part numbers are listed below, just in case you are a DIY person.

90080-91212 $9.83 (drives power steerting pump)

90080-91239 $15.14 (drives from crankshaft to alternator + A/C)

tks..

a.c.

Funny, I tried the dealer. They said they don't sell the plastic molding, I'd have to purchase the entire window and molding as a package for the quarter panel.

$200, plus installation. I just laughed as they told me. Not their fault obviously! Unreal though. Guess I'll try some double sided 3M exterior tape and glue!! $15.

My wife's 04 RX330 passenger side rear quarter panel window molding also GONE last week, at 1st I thought someone jacked it but later found out it is probably flew away while driving; what a defect from Lexus.

Called couple of junk yard places and checked ebay with absoluetely no luck, finally called total of 3 Lexus dealerships in Southern California and purchased a complete set with no choice; because it only sold as a complete assembly set; what a rip off.

For those who interested in replacing it anyway, the part no. is 62710-48170 ranging from $150-185 depending on which dealership you are calling; surprisingly they all have this part in stock, must be a highly demand popular item.

Installation is about $50 outside the dealership, ***highly recommended***. I was trying to do-it-myself and ended up broke the original glass and made a mess every where. I had to call professional help to finish the job, what a shame.. it's easier than it looks and requires special window adhesive..

have fun and good luck with this project...

a.c.