Canada - Body - Outer Rear View Mirror Not Operating Smoothly
Bulletin2385
Issue Date
March 3, 2007
Title
OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR OPERATION
Component
ELECTRICAL
Models
'04 - '05 RX330
INTRODUCTION:
Some 2004 -- 2005 model year RX 330 vehicles may exhibit a condition where one or both of the outer rear view mirrors will not operate smoothly from the switch. An updated mirror actuator is available to correct this condition.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2004 -- 2005 model year RX 330 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Disconnect the negative (--) battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the mirror.
A. To prevent damage, apply protective tape on the lower side of the mirror body.
B. Push the upper corner of the mirror to tilt out the lower corner.
C. Insert a flat blade screwdriver between the mirror holder (black) and plate pivot (white), and twist to disconnect the two (2) lower claws.
D. Push the lower side of the plate pivot to tilt it down.
E. Pull up the mirror to disconnect the two (2) upper claws.
F. For heated mirrors: Disconnect both 1-pin connectors from the mirror assembly.
G. Take off the ECM connector from the mirror assembly, and pull off the white connector.
3. Remove the mirror actuator.
A. Remove the three (3) screws from the actuator.
B. Gently disconnect the three (3) connectors from the mirror actuator.
C. Remove the OLD actuator and discard.
4. Assemble a NEW actuator and mirror.
Reassembly is the reverse order of disassembly.
You MUST fit in the harness connector correctly.
Confirm correct connector color indication on the back surface of the mirror actuator (one gray and one black flat 2-pin connector).
A. Tighten the three (3) screws for the actuator.
Torque: 1.5 -- 1.96 N-m (15.30 -- 19.99 kgf-cm, 13.28 -- 17.35 in.-lbf)
B. For heated mirrors: Resecure the heater terminals.
C. Fit the ECM connector to the mirror assembly.
D. Hook the upper claws of the mirror holder into the plate pivot.
E. Reconnect the mirror holder - Apply pressure to the indicated areas until you hear the holder clips snap into place.
CAUTION:
If pressure is applied in areas other than the ones indicated, the mirror glass may break.
5. Repeat steps 1B through 3D on the opposite side rear view mirror.
6. Reconnect the negative (--) battery terminal.
7. Test normal operation of mirrors.
8. Remove the protective tape and clean the mirror housing and glass.
9. Re-initialize power systems.
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.
