Canada - Doors - Doors Won't Lock/Unlock With Remote/Switch
BulletinTSB2446
Issue Date
July 17, 2007
Title
DOORS WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK WITH REMOTE OR INTERIOR SWITCH
Component
BODY COMPONENTS
Models
'04 - '07 LX 470
INTRODUCTION:
Some 2004 - 2007 model year LX 470 vehicles may experience a condition where the doors do not lock/ unlock when using the wireless remotes or the interior power door lock switches. The manual lock/unlock will continue to operate. A separate door lock actuator assembly is now available to address this condition.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2004 - 2007 model year LX 470 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Replace the door lock assembly.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: LX 470
- Year: 2004 OR 2005
- Service Category: Vehicle Exterior
- Section: Door Hatch
- Keyword: Front Door: Disassembly
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: LX 470
- Year: 2006 OR 2007
- Service Category: Vehicle Exterior
- Section: Door Hatch
- Keyword: Engine Hood / Door: Front Door: Disassembly
2. Remove the protector.
A. Remove the screw.
B. Disengage the claw near the lever.
Bend the protector in the direction of the arrow and disengage the claw.
C. Disengage the claw and remove the protector.
3. Disconnect the inside locking cable. Remove the cable from the bracket and detach cable from the lever.
NOTE:
Be careful NOT to bend the cable when removing.
4. Disassemble the actuator. Remove the 2 screws for the actuator and bracket.
5. Assemble the NEW actuator. Install the 2 screws for the actuator and bracket.
6. Connect the cable. Remove the cable to the lever and insert the cap to the bracket.
NOTE:
Be careful NOT to bend the cable when installing.
7. Assemble the protector.
A. Put the rod through the protector.
B. Pull out the clip from the protector.
C. Fit the projection to the protector hole and fit the claw.
D. Set the claw into the protector. Bend the protector in the direction of the arrow and set the claw.
E. Tighten the screw.
8. Confirm the assembly is correctly installed.
A. Confirm the bracket claws are inserted correctly to the protector.
B. Confirm that the door lock latch center pin is inserted and can be seen through the protector hole.
9. After installing the door lock assembly, confirm the following:
Refer to the Repair Manual within ETAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: LX 470
- Year: 2004 OR 2005
- Service Category: Vehicle Exterior
- Section: Door Hatch
- Keyword: Front Door: Reassembly
Refer to the Repair Manual within ETAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: LX 470
- Year: 2006 OR 2007
- Service Category: Vehicle Exterior
- Section: Door Hatch
- Keyword: Engine Hood / Door: Front Door: Reassembly
10. After installing the door lock assembly, confirm the following:
- The Lock/Unlock function operates with the remote switch and interior switch.
- The links and cable operate smoothly.
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.