Canada - Body - Misoperation Trunk Closer

Bulletin
0475

Issue Date
2001-07-12

Market
Canada

Reference
BE-01-004

Model
LS430

Year Range
2001

Component
BC, BE

Subject:
TRUNK CLOSER MISOPERATION

Some owners of 2001 model year LS430 vehicles may complain of problems with the power trunk closer system. These complaints can come about when any of the three release methods are used: Dash Button, Key Cylinder or Wireless Transmitter.

Complaints may include:
- Trunk re-closing itself after release.
- Excessive force required to open the trunk fully after release.
- After opening, the trunk is unable to be re-closed until the trunk is released again.

To correct this condition, the following improvements have been made to the hop-up lever of the Luggage Door Striker:
- Rubber height has been decreased.
- Rubber hardness has been increased.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2001 model year LS430 vehicles built prior to the VIN below.







PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:







1. Remove the 5 clips securing the rear floor finish plate and remove the panel (see Figure 1).
2. Remove the 2 bolts retaining the luggage door striker.












3. Replace the luggage door striker with an updated part (as identified on the parts label) (see Figures 2 and 3).







4. Using a brass hammer, tap the striker to adjust it (see Figure 4).
5. Torque the striker bolts to 5.5 N-m (49 in-lbf)
6. Re-secure the rear floor finish plate.







REPAIR TIME:

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.