Body - Convertible Top Ticking/Rattling Noises

NVH
NV005-03

May 16, 2003

Title:
REAR GLASS FRAME IMPROVEMENT

Models:
'02 -'03 SC 430

Introduction





Certain 2002 - 2003 SC 430 vehicles built prior to the reference VIN below may experience ticking or rattling from the rear glass frame areas of the convertible top as shown in the illustration. The following procedures have been developed to improve this condition.

Applicable Vehicles
^ 2002 - 2003 model year SC 430 vehicles produced before the VIN shown below.





Production Change 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.

Repair Procedure

1. Using the manual operation procedures in Section 74 of the Repair Manual, open the roof panel to the half-open position.

2. Remove the roof side inner garnish.

A. Use a clip tool to pull out the clip at the top of the garnish.





B. Disengage the 7 clips located as shown.

NOTE:
Use a nylon pry tool or a screwdriver with a taped tip to prevent damage to the garnish or body.

C. Remove the garnish.

D. Repeat steps A, B, and C for the other side.





3. Remove the 2 nuts on either side of the back window frame inner panel located as shown in the picture.

4. Return the roof to the closed position and test drive.

A. If the noise is gone, go to step 8.

B. If the noise is still present, continue.

5. Return the roof to the half-open position.

6. Bend the back window frame inner panel.





Using a screwdriver, bend the shaded area of the inner panel 2 mm away from the outer panel as shown.

NOTE:
Do not bend the outer panel. Bending the outer panel may damage the glass. If bending is more than 3 mm, the inner panel may contact the side garnish and create additional noise.

7. Return the roof to the closed position and test drive.

A. If the noise is gone, reinstall the roof side inner garnishes.

B. If the noise is still present, repeat steps 5-7 to ensure no additional contact is being made between the inner and outer panels.

8. Reassemble and test drive vehicle to confirm the condition is corrected.