dtaylor

2007 GX470, 160k on the clock. Recently noticed this black plastic rod sticking out the back of the ls / inside seat track of the RF seat. Never had this before.

Anyone know what this might be?

mrblister

I have a 2004 and had same issue. The truck was under warranty at that time they replaced the entire track bracket . It was no charge to me but I know what the part cost was listed for PASSENGERS SEAT RAIL ASSEMBLE $ 1965.00 . When I noticed it the black slide like piece would not go in it stayed out. I was surprised they had to replace the whole frame rail.

dtaylor

No way this is the best fix. I mean anything that it built can be rebuilt.

Anyone else ever had to deal with this?

mrblister

Don't shoot the messenger if you don't like the message. If I had to pay for it I am sure I would of took another path. The dealership has the luxury of just changing the part instead of fixing the part because of extended warranty. In my opinion if it happed once ok if it happened twice there is a trend . Maybe others have had this issue

IanB2

Then see if you can figure out how to fix it, or see if you can find one in a part out?

Posting a pic of the issue might help others that haven't had the problem provide suggestions on how to remedy.

dtaylor

lol...not shooting the messenger, and your post is helpful, but I know there are too many smart people on here for there not to be a better fix than replacing the whole track. I agree that sine we know at the very least that 2 of us have had it happen, there is an issue. I bet there are others who have had it happen, and someone has a fix.

mrblister

I have no picture to share since mine was fixed 4 years ago. Good luck

dtaylor

As soon as I get a chance I'm going to pull the seat and see what I can see. I may or may not find a solution but I'll have the chance to get a good scrubbing of that hard to reach area between the seat and console. If I can figure out a solution I'll post pics, etc.

bobbysack

dtaylor

Not yet. May have time to get into it in a week or so. I plan on removing the seat, flipping it and seeing what's up. my initial thought is that a foreign object got stuck in the rail and forced the rod past a factory stop. We shall see.

philipphry

Any updates?

I have one of the rods coming out of my passenger seat. If anyone has a solution before I end up disassembling it or replacing it, I'd be interested in hearing it.

Thanks!

Answer300

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My wife's has done this too! Once we get a good sunny day we're gonna address it and see what we come up with.

MickyT

Anyone find a solution to this issue? My passenger seat now has the same problem. Weird.

prich54

If anyone has any ideas, my RX450h has the same issue.

chiph9

Sorry, this is the GX forum.

I would check eBay - you can find entire seat frames for $200-300. You would need to transfer over everything else - foam pads, seat covers, plastic trim, wiring, sensors, as they're just the metal parts.

Not sure if Lexus uses hog-rings to hold the leather to the frame, but if they do - you will also need a hog-ring pliers.

Chip H.