2005 LEXUS ES300 glove box

PRE±DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) INFORMATION FOR ES 330 ± PD002-03 August 26, 2003
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REMOVAL OF FRONT EMERGENCY TOWING EYELET AND INSTALLATION OF
TOWING EYELET HOLE COVER (PERFORMED AT PORT)
1. Remove the emergency towing eyelet
from the front bumper by turning
counterclockwise.
NOTE:
If it is hard to loosen the emergency
towing eyelet, use a steel bar.
2. Place the removed emergency
towing eyelet in the tool tray in the
luggage compartment.
3. Install the front towing eyelet hole
cover which is stored in the glove box
onto the front bumper as shown in
the diagram. ITEM NO. 2:
Emergency Towing Eyelet
Installation
Procedure

PRE±DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) INFORMATION FOR ES 330 ± PD002-03 August 26, 2003
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INSTALLATION OF RUBBER BODY PLUGS
The ES 330 is provided with front and rear torque box holes to tie down the vehicle by
wire or carrier truck transportation.
Four (4) rubber body plugs are included in the glove compartment at the assembly plant.
Install them into the two (2) front and two (2) rear torque box holes during Pre±Delivery
Service (PDS).
NOTE:
If the rubber body plugs are not securely installed, road (tire) noise will transfer to the
vehicle interior through the torque box holes and rust could occur inside the torque
boxes by water entry.
Front Torque Box Hole Rear Torque Box Hole
FrontFront
ITEM NO. 6:
Introduction
Installation
Procedure

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Title:
INSTALLATION OF RUBBER BODY
PLUGS DURING PDS
Models:
'05 ± '06 ES 330
Technical Service
Information Bulletin
August 25, 2005
PD035-05
The ES 330 is equipped with front and rear torque box holes to tie down the vehicle
during transportation. Rubber body plugs need to be installed during Pre-Delivery
Service (PDS).
2005 ± 2006 model year ES 330 vehicles.
Four (4) rubber body plugs are included in the glove compartment at the assembly plant.
Install them into the two (2) front and two (2) rear torque box holes located under the
vehicle on both sides.
NOTE:
If the rubber body plugs are NOT securely installed, road (tire) noise will transfer to
the vehicle interior through the torque box holes and rust could occur inside the
torque boxes by water entry.
Front Torque Box Hole Rear Torque Box Hole
FrontFront
OP CODEDESCRIPTIONTIMEOFPT1T2
N/ANot Applicable to Warranty±±±±
PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE
Introduction
Applicable
Vehicles
Installation
Procedure
Warranty
Information

FRONT EMERGENCY TOWING EYELET & EYELET HOLE COVER ± PD037-05 August 26, 2005
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2. Place the emergency towing
eyelet in the tool tray in the
luggage compartment.
3. Install the front towing eyelet hole
cover, which is stored in the glove
box, onto the front bumper as shown
in the illustration.Installation
Procedure
(Continued)