Audio System - Door Replacement Procedure

BODY
BO002-05

Title:
AUDIO DOOR REPLACEMENT

Models:
'02 - '05 SC 430

February 16,2005

Introduction

The audio system door can be replaced separately without having to replace the complete lower sub-assembly. The following repair procedure has 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 Cr15), applicable model year SC 430 Repair

Manual: Audio & Visual System: Radio Receiver Assy: Replacement (SC 430).

1. Replace Instrument Cluster Finish Panel CTR LWR (Audio Door).





A. Remove the 2 clips shown in the illustration.

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 3 positioning ribs in area A.

C. Install a new instrument cluster finish panel CTR LWR onto the original 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.