LEXUS LS430 2003 Factory Repair Manual

Fig. 84: Exploded View Of Rear Door Components
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ADJUSTMENT
HINT:

Before adjusting the door position for vehicles equipped with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, be
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 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. 85: Identifying Centering Bolts

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

Fig. 86: Inspecting Rear Door Panel Sub-Assy LH
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AREA MEASUREMENT REFERENCE STANDARD:
2.ADJUST REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH
a. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
b. Remove the front door inside scuff plate (see REPLACEMENT
).
c. Remove the rear door inside scuff plate (see REPLACEMENT
).
d. Remove the center pillar lower garnish (see REPLACEMENT
).
e. Remove the retractor part of the front seat belt (see REPLACEMENT
).
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. 87: Removing Front Door Inside Scuff Plate
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f. As shown in the illustration, horizontally and vertically adjust the door by loosening the body side
hinge nuts.
g. Tighten the body side hinge nuts after the adjustment.
Torque: 32.5 N.m (332 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)

Fig. 88: Tightening Body Side Hinge Nuts
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h. Horizontally and vertically adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.
i. Tighten the door side hinge bolts after the adjustment.
Torque: 30 N.m (306 kgf.cm. 22 ft.lbf

Fig. 89: Tightening Door Side Hinge Bolts
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j. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig. 90: Removing Cover
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k. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker
with a plastic-faced hammer.
l. Tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.
Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)
m. Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
n. Initialize both systems (see INITIALIZATION
).
o. Inspect the SRS warning lamp (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
).

Fig. 91: Inspecting SRS Warning Lamp
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OVERHAUL
HINT:
The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation
procedures requiring additional information are included.
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 shown in the standard bolt chart (see STANDARD BOLT ).
1.REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL LH
a. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the bezel.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig. 92: Removing Rear Door Inside Handle Bezel LH
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2.REMOVE REAR DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL UPPER
a. Using a screwdriver, pry the armrest panel assembly.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the window control switch from the
armrest panel assembly.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
c. Disconnect the connector and ash receptacle light, and remove the armrest base panel assembly.
d. Remove the 2 screws and armrest base panel lower from the armrest base panel upper.

Fig. 93: Removing Screws And Armrest Base Panel Lower From Armrest Base Panel Upper
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3.REMOVE SIDE TRIM BOARD COVER FRONT LH
a. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.