I must have a busy local Lexus dealer. Just bought my IS350 yesterday and called today to make an appointment to get the airbag done. And its being swapped out on Monday and I get a loaner

 

Same here, I haven't done a thing about my airbag until today. I didn't feel like wasting my time with them until there was a solution, just wait until they start fixing them. So, I just called for the first time about this a few minutes ago and they immediately offered for me to bring in it today. I declined and set it up for tomorrow though.

 

I got my letter today too, tried to setup an appointment and they are booked and will call me when there is an opening....

 

I assume they pull the dash out to complete the recall, right? Wonder if they could fix some of my dash rattles at the same time

 

I got the call my airbag is in. Need to turn the car in and get one.

 

I am picking up my car today, and now all I have to wait for it are the door panels, and dashboard for 09 is350

 

Got mine done today.

 

how many days does it usually take the dealership? Once you drop off your car at the dealership.

 

Days?!? Only takes 4-5 hours. Dropped mine off at 9:30am, picked it up at 2:30pm.

 

oh my.. haha, have my appointment in a few weeks. Thanks for the heads up!

 

Anyone know if the dash needs to come off?

 

The instructions call for the dash to be removed, yes.

Jeff

 

Too bad they can't just throw in a new dash while they have it out.

 

The job takes 4-5 hours. However, they are only replacing based on priority and location. Each part of the country is broken up into different regions. Once they run out they will have to wait for another batch of air bags to show up. You are better off getting it fixed as soon as possible. I had called last month and they said it could be months and then I got a call and immediately set up my appointment.

 

Pretty sure dash doesn't come out. Tech told me they just swap it from underneath. I certainly saw no signs of the dash being removed on mine.