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Instruments - Mirror Compass Inoperative

ELECTRICAL
EL007-02

Title:
COMPASS IMPROVEMENT

Title:
'01 - '02 GS 430/300, IS 300, LX 470 & RX 300

July 5, 2002

Introduction

Some owners of 2001 or 2002 model year Lexus vehicles may note that the in-mirror compass is inoperative or shows "--"in the display. To address this condition, an updated rear view mirror assembly has been made available.

Applicable
^ 2001 - 2002 model year GS 430/300, IS 300, LX 470, and RX 300 vehicles produced Vehicles before the VINs shown below.





Production Change Information





Parts Information

Repair Procedure

1. Remove the mirror cover with a wrapped screwdriver.

2. Access and disconnect the mirror wire harness connector.

3. Remove the Torx(R) Screw and Mirror Assembly.

4. Install new mirror in reverse order of disassembly.

5. Re-Calibrate the compass per Lexus TSIB No. PG007-00, "Initial Calibration of Compass During PDS," dated September 1, 2000.

6. Verify proper operation.





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty *:

This repair is covered under the Lexus Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 50,000 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.