Canada - Body - Precaution Door Lock Installation

Bulletin
0472

Issue Date
2001-06-25

Market
Canada

Reference
BC-01-019

Model
LS430

Year Range
2001~ 2005

Component
BC

Subject:
PRECAUTION FOR DOOR LOCK INSTALLATION

When installing the driver side front door lock, remove the door key cylinder and make sure that the door key cylinder rod fits completely into the key lever







APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2001 model year LS430 vehicles.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Refer to the 2001 model year LS430 Repair Manual Volume #2.

Disassembly
1. Remove the No. 2 door inside handle bezel.
2. Remove the armrest base panel assembly.
3. Remove the courtesy light assembly.
4. Remove the inner door trim panel.
5. Remove the door frame garnish.
6. Remove the outside rear view mirror.
7. Remove the door speaker.
8. Remove the service hole moisture barrier cover.
9. Remove the door belt moulding.
10. Remove the door glass run.
11. Remove the door glass.
12. Remove the door window regulator.
13. Remove the door window guide (rear).






14. Remove the key cylinder (See figure 2).
A. Remove the plug from the service hole.
B. Use a torx wrench to loosen the screw and remove the key cylinder.
C. Remove the screw and take out the door lock.

Reassembly







1. Install the key cylinder.
A. Install the door lock and screw.
B. Insert the key cylinder. Visually check, through the service hole, that the rod is inserted in the key lever. Use a torx wrench to tighten the screw.







NOTE:
Also perform a second visual check as illustrated in figure 4.

The remainder of assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

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.