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

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a.Slowly fold down the main board rearward.
NOTE: Do not place the hands on the edges of the main board.
8.RELEASE REMOVABLE ROOF LOCK

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a.Remove the service hole cover from the roof headlining.
b.Insert the hexagon wrench tip into the drive gear shaft and turn the hexagon wrench about one turn
counterclockwise as viewed from the bottom.
NOTE: After the rotation is stopped, do not apply excessive to the drive gear shaft.
HINT: Approx. one full rotation makes it unlock.

9.FULLY CLOSE ROOF PANEL
a.Put each of your hands on the roof panel and the back window and slowly close the roof panel.
b.Check that the guide pin on the edge of the roof panel is aligned with the catch on the pillar.

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c.Strongly push down the roof panel and the back window near the parting line.
NOTE:
-The operation should be performed by 2 persons.
-When closing, move it at almost same angles on the right and left.
10.LOCK REMOVABLE ROOF LOCK

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a.Insert the hexagon wrench tip into the driver gear shaft in the roof head lining and turn it about one turn
clockwise as viewed from the bottom.
NOTE: Do not apply excessive force to the drive gear shaft after the rotation stops.
HINT: Approx. one full rotation makes it lock

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b.Push up the roof panel and the back window near the parting line and check that they are locked.
NOTE: The operation should be performed by 2 persons.
11.CLOSE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR FRONT
a.Place your hands on part "a" of the luggage link and slowly apply force downward to lower the luggage link.
b.After moving it to the lowermost position, press it hard again.
NOTE:
-When closing, move it at almost same angles on the right and left.
-Lowering the luggage link requires large force initially.
12.CLOSE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR REAR

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a.Close the luggage panel as usual.
13.CLOSE QUARTER WINDOW
a.Turn the ignition switch ON.
b.Turn the luggage opener main switch from ON to OFF.
c.Push the roof opener switch on the "OPEN" side twice slowly within 10 seconds after step (b).
d.Hold down the same switch on the "CLOSE" side keep pressing within 10 seconds after step (c).
HINT: If step (d) is not performed correctly, restart the operation from step (b).