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Canada - Body - Cowl Cover Noise

Bulletin
0652

Publication Date
2004-02-24

Reference
BC-03-014

Model
ES300

Year Range
2002, 2003

Component
BC

Subject:
COWL COVER (LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY) NOISE







In cold ambient temperatures, some owners may experience a rattle or tick noise from the base of the windshield. The cowl cover (louver sub-assembly) has been modified to improve this condition. Replace the cowl cover with an updated one, as identified in the parts section.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2002 - 2003
model year ES 300 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.






PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER
2. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM LH
a) Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor assy at the automatic stop position.

3. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM RH






4. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH
a) Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver sub assy.

5. RE-INSTALL NEW COWL COVER IN REVERSE ORDER