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Moonroof - Creak Noise Reduction

BODY
BO004-99

December 3, 1999

Title:
MOONROOF CREAK NOISE REDUCTION

Models:
'98 - '99 GS 400/300

Introduction
To reduce a creaking/popping noise from the moonroof area, the following two production changes have been made: Felt pieces have been added to the sliding Roof Garnish and the Sliding Roof Glass Sub-Assembly.

Applicable Vehicles
1998 - 1999 GS 400/300 vehicles.





Production Change Information





Required Tools and Material





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*:

This repair is covered under the Lexus Basic Warranty. This warranty in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.

Refer to the 1999 GS 400/300 Repair Manual Page BO-77 to remove sliding roof garnishes.

NOTE:
3M Anti-Squeak and Rattle Tape may be used instead of felt.





1. Tape felt washer (15 mm x 25 mm x 0.5 mm; hole diameter 8 mm; 15 mm slit) to locations # 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 of the Sliding Glass Roof Assembly. Repeat for opposite side.

2. Tape 2 pieces of felt (5 mm x 25 mm x 0.5 mm) to location # 6 of the Sliding Glass Roof Assembly. Repeat for opposite side.

3. Tape 1 piece of felt washer (10 mm x 20 mm x 0.5 mm; 15 mm slit) to locations # 7 and # 8 of the Sliding Glass Roof Assembly.





4. Apply 1 piece of felt (7 mm x 28 mm x 0.5 mm; 22 mm slit) to location A-A of the Sliding Roof Garnish Front. Repeat for opposite side.





5. Apply felt (5 mm x 140 mm x 0.5 mm) to the Sliding Roof Garnish RH/LH as indicated in illustration # 3.