Interior - Puncture in Driver's Footrest Carpet
NUMBER: 23-044-04GROUP: Body
DATE: October, 22, 2004
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. DO NOT ORDER PARTS OR PERFORM ANY ACTIONS RELATED TO THIS BULLETIN UNTIL NOVEMBER 8, 2004.
SUBJECT:
Puncture In Carpet At Drivers Footrest
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the carpet and installing a foam block in the drivers footrest.
MODELS:
2005 (LX) 300/Magnum
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Puncture in carpet at footrest, usually due to high heel shoe.
DIAGNOSIS:
Visually inspect the carpet at the driver's footrest area, if a puncture exists, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove cowl extension trim (slim piece next to instrument panel). Insert a trim stick in the middle under the part, then raise trim stick up to the upper attachment, and pry to disengage clip. Repeat for lower attachment (Fig. 1).
2. Remove cowl side/front scuff trim starting at the B-pillar, by pulling upward.
3. Remove the left front carpet using the procedure outlined in TechCONNECT.
4. Insert foam block, p/n 04784045AA, into the footrest tool access cavity. The foam block is lightly press-fitted.
5. Install the left front carpet using the procedure outlined in TechCONNECT.
6. Reinstall carpet, and trim components.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.