dpallenman

Hi folks. I didn't take a picture, so hopefully my description will be enough. Underneath the front of my 2000 ES300 is a black plastic piece that looks like it is designed to deflect air underneath the car. It is not a part of the front bumper or front faschia; rather, it is further underneath the car.

Anyway, we had a lot of snow a couple of weeks ago and this black plastic piece got broken. Now it is hanging down.

Anybody know what this piece is called? Have you replaced one before? How much?

I could replace myself, as it is only held on with four or five bolts.

Thanks in advance.

lexsterES

go to your local lexus dealership. Ask the people who work in the parts department. If they don't know what you are talking about they can show you a diagram of the cars set up in the front and you can work it from there.

Lexbox

Guard something or another. haha Like a plastic skid plate.

mburnickas

I had the same problem about 1-year ago at school. Got pissed and ripped the stupid thing off the car. Now I feel better and never replaced it.

Tammy

Cooling Pan below and to the rear of front bumper. Your Lexus dealer may provide availbility and price.

steviej

iTrader: (1)

undercarraige splash guard???

on my 02, it comes in two sections. 10mm bolts hold it to the underside of the front bumper then there are about 7 or 8 push pin type fasteners.

It can't be more than $20.

steviej

Lexusfreak

That name sounds better than I can come up with.....other than a front air dam? lol

vinh

iTrader: (8)

i know exactly which piece you are talking about, the black plastic piece under the front bumper right? Well i went to my local dealer and they wanted 90 dollars for my 93 es.

Lexusfreak

Ouch. That's not cheap. But did you get the actual name of the part? lol.

vinh

iTrader: (8)

haha no sorry, i cant quite remember the name. But the service rep guy knew exactly what i was talking about and they will show you pictures and descriptions of the part before you buy it.

MASH835

I found this old pic in my HD, if you mean this platic piece, i think it is mud protector!!
I got to replace it last year, cann't remember how much it cost.

superpats

Same thing happened to my 2000 one day this winter when we had snow. I just ripped the damn thing off. I haven't replaced it and don't know if i will. It's main purpose I believe is to scoop air to cool the engine it also functions as a "rock deflector"

squarehat

Knowing Lexus, the part probably has an aerodynamic purpose as well (one of the ways they achieve such a low coefficient of drag for their sedans is by carefully engineering the airflow under the car) It might be good for an extra .01 MPG

steviej

iTrader: (1)

MASH835, I do not think that is the piece we are talking about.

The piece(s) we are talking about are two large flat squares that bolt/attach parallel to the ground. The go from the under side of one fender to the other, and from the bumper back to just before the first crossmember. The are a thin plastic with several holes and moldings.

Here is a picture:



It's a splash guard, not an air dam. your picture is of the old style air dam which is not on the newer ES's.

steviej

MASH835

I think dpallenman is takling about his 2000 ES300 which i think it is the same like my 2001 ES300. I know that it is common for these models to have that piece broken.

btw, your car looks very clean. i like to keep mine like that but not in winter!!