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Old May 31, 2026 | 07:36 AM
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Default Rubber bung please help to Identify

Hi all,

Im trying to locate this part on the epc but cant find it. Its this rubber bung marked by the arrow. Its near the exhaust.
Any help gratefu;;y appreciated!


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Old May 31, 2026 | 10:45 AM
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Look at the side member section there are some hole plugs shown, although that part pictured looks off to me what secures it and what does it do?
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I just noticed mine ia missing. No idea what it does. Cant locate it on this section of the epc


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https://www.japan-parts.eu/lexus/us/..._side-member/3
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Cant seem to find it
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Me either.
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That bracket is an anchor point for shipping a new vehicle. The plastic plug is probably to reduce noise (whistling) while driving.
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Originally Posted by Nevada
That bracket is an anchor point for shipping a new vehicle. The plastic plug is probably to reduce noise (whistling) while driving.
Any idea of the part number please?
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Edit: Yours is a different plug, the one I suggested is on the lower "frame rail" close to the pinch welds.

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I seriously doubt you'll find a replacement. Unless you find one in the junk yard. FWIW, it's a hard plastic, double-sided plug, identical on either side of the loop.



Since it's not to be used as a tie-down, I'm going to assume this loop is used on the assembly line at some point.
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Mine says "Don't use for towing" lol. It is plastic and honestly not really worth replacing. Idk why you would want to. Unless you're planning on selling to someone who for some reason pays very specific attention to whether or not this plug is reinstalled, there will be plenty of other things to be looking for on a car this old that I'm sure they wouldn't notice.
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