LEXUS LS430 2003 Factory Repair Manual

Fig. 37: Taping Screwdriver Tip Before Use
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g. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker
with a plastic-faced hammer.
h. Tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.
Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)
i. Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
j. Initialize both systems (see INITIALIZATION
).
k. Inspect the SRS warning lamp (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
).

Fig. 38: 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 DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL NO.2 LH
a. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the bezel.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig. 39: Disengaging Claws
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b. Driver's side:
2.REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL UPPER
a. Using a screwdriver, pry the armrest panel assembly.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the 3 screws and power window regulator master switch.
c. Remove the 2 screws and armrest base panel lower from the armrest base panel upper.

Fig. 40: Prying Armrest Panel Assembly
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d. Passenger's side:
3.REMOVE FRONT 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 lock control switch from the armrest
panel assembly.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
c. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the power window switch from the armrest
assembl
y.

HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Fig. 41: Removing Front Door Armrest Base Panel Upper

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d. Remove the 2 screws and armrest base panel lower from the armrest base panel upper.
4.REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSY LH
a. Remove the 7 screws as shown in the illustration.

Fig. 42: Removing Front Door Trim Board Sub-Assy LH
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b. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 clips.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
c. Remove the trim board upward.
HINT:
In order to prevent the door panel from being damaged, use protective tape to cover the areas
indicated b
y the arrow marks in the illustration.

Fig. 43: Removing Trim Board Upward
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d. Disconnect the 2 cables from the inside handle.

Fig. 44: Disconnecting Cables From Inside Handle
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e. Remove the screw.
f. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
g. Remove the inside handle.

Fig. 45: Removing Inside Handle
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h. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 clips and remove the courtesy lamp.
i. Remove the 2 screws and seat memory switch.
j. Remove the 3 screws and vent seal.
k. Remove the 2 screws and door pocket.

Fig. 46: Removing Courtesy Lamp
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5.REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH LH
a. Usin
g a clip remover, disengage the 2 clips and remove the garnish.