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other thing i noticed on my old mans lux after his bonnet recall was done (I still havent had mine done yet).. was he had a rubber seal that ran all the way across the front of the underside of the bonnet (called a headlamp seal i think) to prevent dust etc getting in.. they removed the seal (worth $55 to buy BTW), and threw it out..

Steve

Hey TOMUCH.. how does your bonnet struts go with the extra weight of the recall ?

Steve

Steve, Havnt had the recall dont yet... will call today and book it in and let you all know... Cheers TOMUCH

My work lux bonnet clicks on the 1st bit/click but won't shut from there. I have to lift the bonnet up approx 15cms & let it drop to shut the sucker!! Ouch!! No more jumping up & putting pressure on it!!

Do others here have to do this?? Surely, I can't be that much of a piss ant to be able NOT to close it from the 1st click!! :o

Doinit

Doesnt sound right... I have mine booked in for next Tuesday... will have a look at it then... Cheers TOMUCH

YEP have to slam to shut and the bonnet protector hits the grill when shutting I hate it when other people mess around with the car.
Had the indicator recall done and they disconnected the batt and lost all my stereo blue tooth contacts and then had to pull it out because they didn't know the code and now won't play cd's so they ordered me another unit.

What year model is involved in the recall. I have not been notified (mine July 2005). What is the problem that requires fixing? Ok got my recall in the mail we 25/04/08 and have already had it fixed. Now bonnet is real heavy. They did not put on gas struts so Must push like hell to get it up.

But good job with no problems at Nowra Toyota.
Cheers Jack

Yeah I lost my seal as well. Has anyone had the work done but the seal remained???

Yeah bushpig,

Another work Lux that is 2007 model didn't get a recall on the bonnet but did on the blinker bullswool!

Regards
Doinit

McSumWay

Yes i still have the seal go have a chat to them if you need a photo of it to stick up them let me know

Recalls can be checked on the DOTARS website - Toyota Hilux Four Wheel Drive Vehicles - Toyota Accessory - Bullbar/Hazard Light Relay Kit http://www.recalls.gov.au/view_recall_detail.php?Recall_ID_Auto=15185
Toyota Hilux - Engine Hood (Bonnet) Striker - http://www.recalls.gov.au/view_recall_detail.php?Recall_ID_Auto=15186

Guys, I got the Lux back this afternoon, and am happy to report that there were no problems and no surprises... the struts push the bonnet up very easily, and hold it up no problems... the bonnet seal was refitted, and I was told that they took extra special care not to leave any metal filings (swarf) in the bonnet... Oh and they replaced the bonnet sound / heat shield.. .(the big black thing).. they told me it was part of the modification kit...My first happy experiance with Bridge Toyota Darwin. Here is a pic of hte finished product. Cheers TOMUCH

TOMUCH,
What happened to the rubber seal that goes across the front of the bonnett?
I can't see it anywhere in the pic.

Rich

Edit: wait, maybe I can, I'm not sure, is it there?

This is the only seal that goes across my bonnet( First Pic).. but his seal runs across my Grill (2nd Pic)

Cheers TOMUCH

Mark,

Very good mate. When I saw the picture of your black heat shield I was wondering how the heck did you keep it so clean?



Very kind of Toyota to change a new one for you......

Cheers

Brendon

Brendon, they told me they were going to replace it when I booked it in.. said it was part of the recall parts list for that mod. ??? dunno... but very happy. Cheers TOMUCH

That is way different to mine....did they change it all around as part of the mod?

hey TOMUCH.. did you not have the rubber seal that ran right around the edge of the bonnet as well ? (not the small one you pointed to).. but the one that goes from one side to the other (I think thats the one Rich is talking about too)..

Apparently it has to be removed to fit the new plate rich, and they throw it out.. $52 to buy from toyota spares though..

Steve

which bit is diffrent rich, mines was booked in tomorrow, but im going away so resch till feb.

be good if i could keep an eye for what should be there but wasn't at TSV Yota

No I dont think I ever had that seal your talking about guys, but he only other seal is the one on the top of my front grill.. here is a pic of before the mod..
Cheers TOMUCH