LEXUS LS430 2003 Factory Repair Manual

Fig. 27: Installing Hood Auxiliary Catch Hook Assy
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e.INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE
a. w/ Pre-collision safety system:
Install the radiator grille garnish to the inside radiator grille with 4 new nuts.
b. Install the inside radiator grille to the outside radiator grille with the 8 screws.
c. Install the radiator grille protector.
d. Install the radiator grille with the 6 bolts.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in..lbf)

Fig. 28: Installing Radiator Grille Garnish To Inside Radiator Grille With New Nuts
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f.INSTALL AUXILIARY CATCH RELEASE LEVER ASSY
a. Install the lever with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in..lbf)
b. Connect the rod and lock the snap as shown in the illustration.

Fig. 29: Installing Lever With Bolts
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REPLACEMENT
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
A bolt without a torque specification is a standard bolt (see STANDARD BOLT ).
1.REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSY LH
a. Remove the 2 bolts and hood support.
HINT:
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Fig. 30: Removing Hood Support While Supporting Hood Panel
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2.INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT ASSY LH
a. Install the hood support with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 22 N.m (225 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
DISPOSAL
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1.DISPOSE OF HOOD SUPPORT ASSY LH
a. Remove the support (see REPLACEMENT
).
b. Horizontally fix the support in a vise with the piston-rod pulled out.

c. Using a metal saw, gradually cut any area between A and B to release the gas.
Specification:
AREA MEASUREMENT
Wear protective glasses.
Cover the area being cut.
Fig. 31: Disposing Of Hood Support Assy LH

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COMPONENTS
AreaMeasurement
a80 mm (3.15 in.)
b20 mm (0.80 in.)

Fig. 32: Identifying Front Door Components
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ADJUSTMENT
HINT:
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sure to disconnect the battery. After adjustment, inspect the SRS warning lamp, the side airbag system
and the curtain shield airbag system for normal operation (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
). Then initialize
both airbag systems (see INITIALIZATION
).
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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
Centering bolts are used to mount the door hinge to the vehicle body and door. The door cannot be
adjusted with the centering bolts on. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts (w/washers) when
making adjustments.
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see STANDARD BOLT ).
Fig. 33: Identifying Centering Bolts

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1.INSPECT FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH
a. Check that the clearance is within the standard ran
ge.

Fig. 34: Inspecting Front Door Panel Sub-Assy LH
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AREA MEASUREMENT REFERENCE STANDARD:
2.ADJUST FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH
a. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
b. Using SST, adjust the door horizontally and vertically by loosening the body side hinge bolts.
SST 09812-00010, 09812-00020
c. Tighten the body side hinge bolts after the adjustment.
Torque: 32.5 N.m (332 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)
AreaMeasurementAreaMeasurement
A8.0 +/- 1.5 mm (0.315 +/- 0.059 in.)C4.0 +/- 1.5 mm (0.157 +/- 0.059
in.)
B2.5 +/- 1.5 mm (0.098 +/- 0.059 in.)D4.0 +/- 1.5 mm (0.157 +/- 0.059
in.)

Fig. 35: Loosening Body Side Hinge Bolts
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d. As shown in the illustration, horizontally and vertically adjust the door by loosening the door side
hinge bolts.
e. Tighten the door side hinge bolts after the adjustment.
Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)

Fig. 36: Tightening Door Side Hinge Bolts
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f. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.