Lexus SC300 / Lexus SC400. Manual - part 120

REMOVAL OF TRIM, ASSIST GRIP AND
VISOR

(See page 

BO–121

)

1. 

REMOVE ASSIST GRIP
(a)  Lift up the grip so that the screwdriver can be inserted.
(b)  Insert the screwdriver into the groove in the cushion.
(c)  Turn the screwdriver while pulling the assist grip up

ward.

(d)  After the top of the assist grip is freed, pull the lower part

downward.

2. 

REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH
(a)  Remove two screws and the assist grip.
(b)  Pry out clips by your hand.
(c)  Pull the garnish upward to remove it.

3. 

REMOVE SUN VISOR
(a)  Pry out the cover.
(b)  Remove two screws, disconnect the connector and the

sun visor.

(c)  Remove the screw and the holder.

4. 

REMOVE CENTER VISOR
(a)  Pry out the cover.
(b)  Remove two screws, disconnect the connector and the

visor.

5. 

REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION AND BACK

6. 

REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT

7. 

REMOVE QUARTER TRIM AND ASSIST GRIP
(a)  Remove two caps, two screws and assist grip.
(b)  Remove the clip and the belt guide.
(c)  Remove the bolt and the front seat belt anchor.

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(d)  Using a clip remover, remove three clips.
(e)  Insert a screwdriver between the retainers and quarter

trim to pry it loose.

(f)  Remove the quarter trim.

8. 

REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH
(a)  Remove four screws.
(b)  Insert a screwdriver between the retainers and inner

garnish to pry it loose.

(c)  Remove the inner garnish.

9. REMOVE 

PACKAGE 

TRAY 

TRIM

(a)  Using a clip remover, remove two clips.
(b)  Pull the belt guide forward to remove it.
(c)  Pull the trim forward to remove it.

10.  REMOVE ROOM PARTITION TRIM

11.  REMOVE FRONT SCUFF PLATE

Using a screwdriver, remove the plate.
HINT: 

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

12.  REMOVE OUTSIDE SCUFF PLATE

Insert a screwdriver between the retainers and the plate to
pry it loose.
HINT: 

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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13.  (w/ Sliding Roof)

REMOVE SUN SHADE TRIM
(See steps 1 to 10 on pages 

BO–85

 to 86)

INSTALLATION OF TRIM, ASSIST GRIP
AND VISOR

(See page 

BO–121

)

1. 

(w/ Sliding Roof)
INSTALL SUN SHADE TRIM

2. 

INSTALL OUTSIDE SCUFF PLATE
Place the plate on the body and install it by tapping.

3. 

INSTALL FRONT SCUFF PLATE
Place the plate on the body and install it by tapping.

4. 

INSTALL ROOM PARTITION TRIM
Install the trim as shown.

5. INSTALL 

PACKAGE 

TRAY 

TRIM

(a)  Align the six retainers with the holes of the panel, then

push the trim backward.

(b)  Install two clips.
(c)  Install the belt guide to the trim.

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6. 

INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH
(a)  Place the inner garnish on the quarter panel and install

it by tapping it in.

(b)  Install four screws.

7. 

INSTALL QUARTER TRIM AND ASSIST GRIP
(a)  Place the trim on the quarter panel and install it by

tapping it in.

(b)  Install the belt guide with the clip.
(c)  Install the front seat belt anchor with the bolt.

Torque:

43 N

⋅

m (440 kgf

⋅

cm, 32 ft

⋅

lbf)

(d)  Install the assist grip with two screws and two caps.

8. 

INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION AND BACK
(See page 

BO–67

)

Torque:

18 N

⋅

m (185 kgf

⋅

cm, 13 ft

⋅

lbf)

9. 

INSTALL CENTER VISOR
(a)  Connect the connector.

(b)  Install the visor with two screws and the cover.

10.  INSTALL SUN VISOR

(a)  Install the holder with the screw.
(b)  Install the sun visor with two screws and the cover.

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