Canada - Doors - Left Rear Door Lock Not Opening On First Pull
BulletinTSB2135
Issue Date
August 03, 2005
Title
LEFT REAR DOOR LOCK IMPROVEMENT
Component
BODY COMPONENT
Models
'06 GS300 & GS430
INTRODUCTION:
Customers may complain that the left rear door does not open on the first pull. Improvements to the internal latch mechanism have been made to correct this condition.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2006 model year GS300 and GS430 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Replace the left rear door latch assembly.
1. Remove the rear door inside handle bezel plug.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the bezel plug.
NOTE:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use
2. Remove a screw behind the bezel plug.
3. Remove the rear door trim panel assembly.
Detach the 2 claws and trim lower cover.
Remove a screw behind the trim lower cover.
4. Remove the rear door with motor lock assembly.
A. Disconnect the connector.
B. Using a T30 torx socket, remove the 3 screws and door lock.
5. Reassemble in the reverse order.
(Door with motor lock assembly x Door panel. Torque = 5.5Nm)
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.