Lexus SC 430 2004 User manual

2004 Lexus SC 430 V8-4.3L (3UZ-FE)
Vehicle > Body and Frame > Roof and Associated Components > Convertible Top > Service and Repair > Procedures
MANUAL CLOSE OPERATION
MANUAL CLOSE OPERATION
NOTE: When operating manually, make sure that the audio set is turned off and the radio antenna is retracted.
1.RELEASE LUGGAGE DOOR LOCK
a.Open the cover of the center console box and turn up the mat.
b.Remove the cover.
c.Pull the luggage door lock release wire to unlock.
2.FULLY OPEN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR

a.Fully open the luggage compartment door.
3.OPEN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR FROM FRONT SIDE
a.Pull out the luggage front lock release wire.

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b.While pulling the wire, slowly raise the front lower part of the luggage link (shown as part "a").
NOTE:
-The operation should be performed by 2 persons.
-As this operation requires considerable force, gradually apply force to the part.
-Never apply force to any part other than "a" (e.g. luggage, door). Doing so may cause deformation.
-Raise it almost equally on the right and left sides.
HINT: Part "a" is marked with green.

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c.Open the luggage compartment door from the front side as illustrated.
NOTE: The operation should be performed by 2 persons.
4.RAISE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM

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a.Place both hands under the rear part of the package tray in the positions close to both ends and raise the
package tray gradually at 30 ° to 45 °.
NOTE:
-Place both yours hands on the slide board in the positions close to the both ends.
-Do not apply direct force to the side board as it is operated in connection with the main board.
-Do not place the hands on the edges of the main board.

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b.Disconnect the joints of the cables from the package tray trim gear box.
CAUTION: Take cave not to injure your hands when disconnect the joints.
NOTE:
-As the cable is coated with grease, carefully prevent the seat, seat belt or other parts from being contact with
it.
-Be careful to prevent the removed cable from being excessively pressed against the package tray gear box.

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c.Raise the package tray gradually until it stops.
NOTE: Do not apply direct force to the side board as it is operated in connection with the main board.

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d.Place both your hands on the slide board in the positions close to both ends and push it down.
NOTE: Do not touch the side board.
HINT:
-Push down the slide board until it reaches the same height of the main board.
-If the slide board is lowered, at the same time, the slide board is retracted in connection with the slide board.
5.REMOVE ROOF STOPPER

a.Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 2 bolts
b.Slide the roof stopper and take it off from the hook.
c.Use the same manner described above to the other side.

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6.HALF-CLOSE ROOF PANEL
a.Insert your hands at the lower part of the roof and lift the roof upward gradually. At the time, lift the front of the
roof a little.
NOTE: The operation should be performed by 2 persons.
b.Stop the motion when the back window stands upright.
NOTE:
-As this operation requires considerable force, gradually apply force to the part.
-Raise it almost equally on the right and left sides.
7.FOLD DOWN PACKAGE TRAY TRIM