Lexus SC300 / Lexus SC400. Manual - part 132

2. 

ADJUST FRONT DOOR IN LEFT/RIGHT AND VERTICAL
DIRECTIONS
Loosen the door side hinge bolts to adjust.

3. 

ADJUST FRONT DOOR LOCK STRIKER
(a)  Check that the door fit and door lock linkages are

adjusted correctly.

(b)  Using a screwdriver, remove the striker cover.
HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(c)  Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the

striker mounting screws, and hitting the striker with a
hammer. Tighten the striker mounting screws again.

(d)  Install the striker cover.

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Front Door

COMPONENTS

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REMOVAL OF FRONT DOOR

(See page 

BO–31

)

1. 

REMOVE FRONT SCUFF PLATE
Using the screwdriver, remove the plate.
HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. DISCONNECT 

CONNECTORS

(a)  Disconnect the front corner of the floor carpet.

(b)  Disconnect three connectors as shown.

3. REMOVE 

DOOR

While supporting the door, remove six door hinge bolts to re-
move the door.

REPLACEMENT OF DOOR HINGE

1. 

REMOVE DOOR HINGE
Remove four bolts and the hinge.

2. 

INSTALL DOOR HINGE
Install four bolts and the hinge.

INSTALLATION OF FRONT DOOR

(See page 

BO–31

)

INSTALL DOOR PARTS BY FOLLOWING REMOVAL SE-
QUENCE IN REVERSE

HINT:

After installing the door, adjust the door. (See page

BO–29

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DISASSEMBLY OF FRONT DOOR

(See page 

BO–31

)

1. 

REMOVE ARMREST BASE PANEL
(a)  Using the screwdriver, remove the clip.
(b)  Pull the panel forward and disconnect the connector.

2. 

REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL COVER
Using the small screwdriver, pry outward the cover.

3. 

REMOVE DOOR TRIM
(a)  Remove two caps and eight screws.

(b)  Insert the screwdriver between the panel and the trim

and remove clips.

HINT: 

Do not scratch the panel with the screwdriver.

(c)  Remove the trim by pulling all of the trim.

(d)  Remove the two cables from the door inside handle.
(e)  Disconnect the connector from the door curtesy light.

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