Canada - Doors - Liftgate Popping Noise When Operated
BulletinTSB2459
Issue Date
November 27, 2007
Title
POWER BACK DOOR NOISE
Component
BODY ELECTRICAL
Models
'04 - '06 RX 330, '06 - '07 RX 400h, & '07 RX 350
INTRODUCTION:
Some customers may experience a condition where the power back door will make a "popping" or "creaking" noise from the power back drive unit. The power back door drive assembly has been improved to remedy this condition. Use the following procedure to remove and replace the power back door drive assembly.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2004 - 2006 model year RX 330 vehicles.
- 2006 - 2007 model year RX 400h vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
- 2007 model year RX 350 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
REQUIRED SSTS:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Record radio presets.
2. Disconnect the battery from the negative (-) battery terminal.
3. Remove the trim panel and power back door linkage from the back door.
Using the plastic pry tool, disengage the 3 claws and remove the trim panel.
4. Remove the back window panel trim upper.
A. Using the plastic pry tool, disengage the 2 claws and 7 clips and remove the trim upper.
B. Remove the 2 bolts holding the linkage to the door.
5. Remove the roof headlining assembly.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: RX 330
- Year: 2004 or 2005
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Interior Panels/Trim
- Keyword: Roof Headlining Assy: Replacement
- Division: Lexus
- Model: RX 330
- Year: 2006
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Interior Panels/Trim
- Keyword: Interior: Roof Headlining Assy: Removal
- Keyword: Interior: Roof Headlining Assy: Installation
- Division: Lexus
- Model: RX 400h
- Year: 2006 or 2007
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Interior Panels/Trim
- Keyword: Interior: Roof Headlining Assy: Removal
- Keyword: Interior: Roof Headlining Assy: Installation
- Division: Lexus
- Model: RX 350
- Year: 2007
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Interior Panels/Trim
- Keyword: Interior: Roof Headlining Assy: Removal
- Keyword: Interior: Roof Headlining Assy: Installation
6. Remove the power back door drive assembly.
A. Disconnect the connector.
B. Remove the 4 bolts and the power back door drive assembly.
7. Install the NEW power back door drive assembly.
A. Apply adhesive to the threads of the 6 bolts.
Adhesive: Three Bond 1324 (P/N 08833-00070) or equivalent
B. Install the NEW drive unit to the vehicle body with the 4 bolts in the order shown.
Torque: 31 N-m (316 kgf-cm, 23 ft-lbf)
C. Install the drive unit arm to the door with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 31 N-m (316 kgf-cm, 23 ft-lbf)
D. Install the trim panel.
8. Install the roof headlining assembly in reverse order of disassembly.
9. Re-initialize any affected power systems.
10. Set radio presets and clock.
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.