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Front underbody panel! - Dragging

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Apr 10, 2017 | 08:49 PM

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IS350xx

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Front underbody panel! - Dragging

So I was driving on the interstate one day at high speeds, and went over a bump...I heard terrible scraping noises coming from my car so I pulled over after I merged off the interstate and noticed the entire front panel under the vehicle had come loose and had been dragging. Well, as it was dragging it must have broken partially because now it will not go back into place as a large chunk is missing. Advice?

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Apr 10, 2017 | 10:00 PM

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pics? im thinking its the engine cover underneath, wish is held on by 12+ screws.

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Apr 11, 2017 | 07:27 AM

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Maybe the last person (mechanic or DIYer) who removed the bottom cover thought the number of fasteners Lexus used was excessive and didn't replace them all when he put it back?

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Apr 11, 2017 | 02:23 PM

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You can purchase that under engine cover used or brand new. I have a brand new one sitting in my attic. Long story. LOL!

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Apr 11, 2017 | 03:01 PM

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Haha yeah, strange. I'll either purchase a new piece or lift the car and make shift something to keep it in place.

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Apr 12, 2017 | 09:30 AM

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Suggest you use the original intended cover. There are aftermarket ones that are slightly cheaper or else go to the junk yard.

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