Interior - Inside Rear View Mirror Loose/Vibrates

NVH
NV003-04

Title:
INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATION

Models:
'02 - '04 SC 430

April 27, 2004

Introduction Some 2002 - 2004 model year SC 430 vehicles may experience a loose or vibrating inner rear view mirror. Attempts to service or reinstall the rear view mirror will deform the setting spring. A service part is now available for the inner rear view mirror setting spring and mounting screw.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2002 - 2004 model year SC 430 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.





Production Change Information





Parts Information





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.





Components

Repair Procedure

1. Remove Inner Rear View Mirror Stay Holder Cover.





A. Using a screwdriver, remove the inner rear view mirror stay holder cover.

HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Remove Inner Rear View Mirror Assembly.





A. Remove the mirror assembly by turning the stay part of the mirror counterclockwise.





3. Replace Inner Rear View Mirror Setting Spring.

A. Remove the screw, and then remove the inner rear view mirror setting spring.

B. Install a new inner rear view mirror setting spring.

C. Tighten with the new screw included with the spring.

Torque: 1.8 to 2.3 N.m (18.4 to 23.5 kgf.cm, 15.9 to 20.4 in.lbf)

NOTE:
Check that the screw is not loose, and that the spring does not rattle while touching by hand.





4. Install Inner Rear View Mirror Assembly.

A. Align the claw of the stay part of the mirror with the cut part of the base.

B. Turn the stay part of the mirror clockwise so that the stay comes to the original position, and then adjust the mirror assembly.

NOTE:
Do not reuse setting springs. Use a new setting spring for each reinstallation.

5. Install Inner Rear View Mirror Stay Holder Cover.