2003 LEXUS LS430 Factory Repair Manual

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual sure to disconnect the battery. After adjustment, inspect the SRS warning lamp, the side airbag system 
and the curtain shield airbag system for normal operation (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
 ). Then initial

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 34: Inspecting Front Door Panel Sub-Assy LH 
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AREA MEASUREMENT REFERENCE STANDARD: 
2.ADJUST FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH 
a. Disconnect the negative

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 35: Loosening Body Side Hinge Bolts 
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d. As shown in the illustration, horizontally and vertically adjust the door by loosening the door side 
hinge b

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 36: Tightening Door Side Hinge Bolts 
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f. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the cover. 
HINT: 
Tape the screwdriver tip before use

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 37: Taping Screwdriver Tip Before Use 
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g. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker 
with

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 38: Inspecting SRS Warning Lamp 
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OVERHAUL 
HINT: 
The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 39: Disengaging Claws 
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b. Driver's side:  
2.REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL UPPER 
a. Using a screwdriver, pry the armrest panel assembly.

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 40: Prying Armrest Panel Assembly 
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d. Passenger's side:  
3.REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL UPPER 
a. Using a screwdriver, pry the armrest p