Canada - Entertainment - Audio Door, Opening/Closing

Bulletin
TSB2073

Issue Date
March 01, 2005

Title
AUDIO DOOR OPENING/CLOSING EFFORT IMPROVEMENTS

Component
BODY COMPONENT

Models
'02 - '05 SC 430

INTRODUCTION:
To improve the opening and closing effort of the audio door, the following repair procedures have been developed.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2002 - 2005 model year SC430 vehicles.

PARTS INFORMATION:

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

COMPONENTS:

REPAIR PROCEDURES:

NOTE:
Refer to the procedure for removing the radio receiver assembly from the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly LWR CTR found in ETAS, applicable model year SC 430 Repair Manual: Audio & Visual System: Radio Receiver Assy: Replacement (SC 430).

1. Replace Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-Assembly LWR CTR.

A. Remove the 2 clips shown in the illustration.

NOTE:
It is OK to cut the clips as new ones are provided in the service parts kit.

B. Remove the 3 screws from the backside of the instrument cluster finish panel CTR LWR and then remove the instrument cluster finish panel CTR LWR.

NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the 3 positioning ribs in area A.

C. Install a new instrument cluster finish panel CTR LWR onto the original instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly LWR CTR.

D. Tighten the 3 screws.

Torque: 0.69 to 0.71 N-m (6.83 to 7.24 kgf-cm, 0.49 to 0.52 ft-lbf)

E. Fully close the audio system finish panel by sliding the motor.

NOTE:
Do not close the audio system finish panel door by holding and sliding the door.

F. Install the 2 new clips from inward to outward in the areas B.

2. Reinstall and Inspect.
A. After assembling the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly LWR CTR, visually check the appearance to make sure that the instrument cluster finish panel CTR LWR is centered.
B. Check that audio system finish panel operates properly.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.