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Glove Box Door - Rattle or Squeak Noise

90lexus02 BODY 004 02-09-90 LS400
Title GLOVE BOX DOOR CHECK-ARM RATTLE


CONDITION:

A rattle or squeak noise from the glove box door area may be apparent when the glove box door is closed and/or the vehicle is driven over rough roads. This condition may be caused by the movement of the glove box door check-arm against the glove box door and/or the checkarm through hole in the dash.



REPAIR (INSTALLATION) PROCEDURE:

To reduce the possibility of the check-arms rattling or squeaking, (1) Glue a small piece of felt to each edge of the through holes and (2) Place a felt washer on the check-arm pivots at the side of the glove box door--(See illustrations below for more details).
PRODUCTION EFFECTIVE:

From the end of October, 1989

From approximate VIN # JT8UF11E-L0010276