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Canada - Lighting - Dome Lamp Improvement

Bulletin
TSB2136

Issue Date
August 22, 2005

Title
DOME LAMP IMPROVEMENT

Component
BODY ELECTRICAL

Models
'06 GS300 & GS430

INTRODUCTION:
The rear dome lamp assembly retaining clips for the 2006 model year GS 300 and GS 430 have been improved in order to ensure positive attachment of the lamp to the dome lamp opening in the headliner.

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:






REQUIRED SSTs:

PARTS IDENTIFICATION METHOD:






Countermeasure became effective from "54A" for supply parts. Countermeasure parts can be identified by a parts packing date identification code, as shown.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

NOTE:
- Ensure that all systems requiring initialization have been completed properly after reconnecting the battery.
- When disconnecting the room lamp wiring connector do NOT pull on the wire. Pull on the connector only.


1. Disconnect cable from the 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 No. 2 Room Lamp Assembly.
A. Using a flat blade screwdriver, or plastic pry tool, detach the claws and remove the light.

NOTE:
Tape screwdriver tip before use.


B. Disconnect the wiring connector.

3. Reinstall wiring connector onto new dome lamp and reinstall part.
A. Slide the forward-most retaining clips into the dome lamp opening in the headliner.
B. Press the rear-most retaining clips into the headliner until the clips positively attach to the headliner.

4. Reconnect the cable to the negative battery terminal.
A. Perform initialization.
B. Reference Initialization instructions found on ETAS, 2006 model year GS 300 or GS 430 Repair Manual: Introduction: Repair Instruction: Initialization.

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