Body - Left Rear Door Lock Difficult to Operate

BODY
BO008-05

September 22, 2005

Title:
LEFT REAR DOOR LOCK IMPROVEMENT

Models:
'06 GS 300 & GS 430

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 GS 300 and GS 430 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.





Production Change Information





Parts Information





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty:

This repair is covered under the Lexus Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.

Repair Procedure

To replace the rear door latch assembly, refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), 2006 model year GS 300 or GS 430 Repair Manual: Engine Hood/Door: Rear Door: On-Vehicle, Removal Adjustment

1. Disconnect the cable from negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.





2. Remove the rear door handle bezel plug. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the bezel plug.

HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.





3. Remove the rear door trim panel assembly.

A. Detach the 2 claws and trim lower cover located on the underside of the door arm rest in the map pocket.





B. Remove the 2 screws.

C Detach the 6 clips (labeled B) and remove the trim together with the weatherstrip.

D. Detach the 4 clips (labeled A) to separate the weatherstrip.





E. Disconnect the 2 cables from the inside handle.

F. Disconnect the connectors and remove the trim board.





4. Remove the rear door trim cover.

A. Remove the screw.

B. Using a clip remover, detach the 6 clips and remove the trim cover.





5. Remove the rear door frame garnish. Using the taped screwdriver, remove the 2 clips and garnish.

6. Remove the inner rear door glass weatherstrip by pulling it upward.





7. Remove the rear door service hole cover.

A. Remove the clip.

B. Remove the service hole cover.

NOTE:
Remove the remaining tape on the door.





8. Remove the rear door window division bar sub-assembly. Remove the 2 bolts, screw, and division bar.

NOTE:
Be careful when removing the bolts and screw as the division bar may fall and become damaged.





9. Remove the rear door with the motor lock assembly.

A. Disconnect the connector.

B. Using a Torx socket (T30), remove the 3 screws and door lock.

HINT:
Remove the door lock through the service hole.

NOTE:
Be careful when removing the bolts as the door lock may fall and become damaged.

10. Install the NEW door lock.

11. Reinstall the door components in reverse order of removal.

12. Re-initialize power systems. Refer to TSIB No. PDO2O-05, "Power System Initialization During PDS."