Audio/Interior - Audio Door Hard to Open/Close

BODY
BO001-05

Title:
AUDIO DOOR OPENING/CLOSING
EFFORT IMPROVEMENTS

Models:
'02 - '05 SC 430

February 16, 2005

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 SC 430 vehicles.





Parts Information





Components





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.









Repair Procedure





NOTE:
Refer to the procedure for removing the radio receiver assembly from the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly LWR CTR found in the Technical Information System (TIS), 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 positioning ribs in area A.

C. Install the original instrument cluster finish panel CTR LWR onto the new 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 the audio system finish panel operates properly.