Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 146

BO09U–01

N21405

N21406

N21779

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BODY

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR AND HINGE

BO–37

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ADJUSTMENT

1.

ADJUST LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR

(a)

Remove the 11 clips and luggage compartment door trim.

(b)

For forward/rearward and horizontal adjustment loosen
the bolts.
Torque: 8.0 N·m (82 kgf·cm, 71 in.·lbf)

(c)

For vertical adjustment of the front end of the door, in-
crease or decrease the number of washers between the
hinge and the door.
Torque: 8.0 N·m (82 kgf·cm, 71 in.·lbf)

2.

ADJUST DOOR LOCK STRIKER

(a)

Remove the LH and RH rear floor finish side plates.

(b)

Remove the rear floor finish plate.

(c)

Loosen the 2 lock striker set bolts.
Torque: 5.5 N·m (56 kgf·cm, 49 in.·lbf)

(d)

Using a hammer and a brass bar, tap the striker to adjust
it.

BO09V–01

BO–38

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BODY

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR AND HINGE

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REASSEMBLY

Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly (See page 

BO–36

).

BO09W–01

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BODY

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR AND HINGE

BO–39

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page 

BO–34

).

BO09X–03

H02890

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque

Fuel Filler
Opening Lid

Fuel Tank
Cap Hanger

Fuel Tank Cap

Ring

Fuel Lid Lock Assembly

Fuel Filler Opening
Lid Lock Retainer

Fuel Tank
Shield

Inner LH Cover
Luggage Compartment Trim

Luggage Compartment Floor Mat

RH Rear Floor
Finish Side Plate

Rear Floor Finish Plate

LH Rear Floor 
Finish Side Plate

5.5 (56, 49 in.·lbf)

5.5 (56, 49 in.·lbf)

BO–40

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BODY

FUEL LID

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FUEL LID

COMPONENTS