2004 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Manual Open Operation

  1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  2. REMOVE WIND DEFLECTOR BOARD ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE COVER (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  5. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  6. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  7. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSY RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  8. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSY FRONT RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  9. MANUALLY OPEN QUARTER WINDOW ASSY RH 
    1. Remove the connector of the power window regulator motor RH.
    2. Connect the battery positive terminal to terminal 2 of the connector, and the negative one to terminal 1. Then open the quarter window assy.
      Fig 1: Connecting Battery To Terminals 2 & 1
      G03479732Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    On the LH side, connect the battery positive terminal to terminal 1 and the negative one to terminal 2.

  10. INSTALL QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSY FRONT RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  11. INSTALL DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSY RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  12. INSTALL REAR SEAT BACK ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

    Torque: 

    • Bolt: 18 N.m (184 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf) 
    • Nut: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 63 in.lbf) 
  13. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSY 

    Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf) 

  14. INSTALL WIND DEFLECTOR BOARD ASSY 

    Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf) 

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.