ThumperPup

ok so i have searched this by using a few different search word combinations but havn't found what i was looking for
first i tried
Switch trunk opener
and Trunk switch button

so far its not coming up with anything about what im looking for

the button on my ES350 for the trunk is melted from all the heat down here in FL im gonig to guess thats why
i found i can get it for like 55 bucks from Sewell so im going to order it
because i don't think my warranty will cover that
but installing it im trying to find out about info for installation
i don't have the money right now to buy a service manual and i don't plan on fixing alot of things on my own anyways

so to be straight forward im hoping someone could explain to me how to go about removing thie old one and installing the replacement properly without damaging any parts
thank you

nevernu

maybe you can figure it out from this para 10-12

ThumperPup

thank you but not the one i need for

the one im asking about is the button on the trunk just above the license plate the one that you can push to open the trunk from outside without using the remote
that is melted doesn't work need to replace it

nevernu

ok try this one

MzKaylee

what year of your car?

ThumperPup

2007 es350

ThumperPup

ok so i think i understand this illustration to be explaining that i need to
remove the inside carpeting on the trunk lid
and then
after this is complete then i start removing things like the license plate frame mounting trims then from there i can remove the switch and install the new one is this correct ?

nevernu

yes after you have the carpeting off, it will be clearer if you really need to remove the frame mounting trim to get at the switch. when i installed my backup camara i took a picture of the trunk innards

ThumperPup

ok cool thanks

Tpcorr

Thumperpup,

If you have an extended warranty through Lexus on your car, I would at least give the dealer a call to see if it's a covered repair. The worst they could say is no. I don't think a part like that should melt just from exposure to the Florida sun. Good luck.

Tom

jcat_350

From what I can gather you're talking about the rubber button up underneath the trunk handle?

How the hell did that melt? Even if it's 90-100 degrees which I don't think it is right now in FL, how would it get enough direct heat exposure to melt?

SW17LS

Its actually really common for those buttons to melt...you read a lot about it on the LS460 forums too

ThumperPup

I called the dealer parts department a few days ago for a price check they said whats wrong with it i told them its melted he said really common issue with them here he sees at-least 4 or 5 a week they are replacing just for that issue he always keeps a hand full in stock for replacement

ill call back to the service department tomorrow and see if it is something they would cover

jcat_350

that's unexpected. Jesus, maybe that used the same rubber they made the steering wheel buttons out of for that haha

SICK350

iTrader: (1)

I agree, a lot of these rubber parts are crap. I added a link to Sewell parts in case it's not covered. You will get a discount for being a member to Club Lexus.

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2007/5686.html