How to remove lexus sc400 door panel. i taken all the screws apart but got hung up at the door latch. are there any screws there to remove.

Sounds like you need to have the valve guides replaced. This repair requires the engine to be taken apart. If the car is high miles then you might consider a rebuilt engine.

You will have to remove the door panel to find out

I would say 95% of the time, it is more than off the
track, if that is even possible.

In most cases the window regulator breaks or
wears out. Every vehicle is slightly different

remove the handle or handle cover, u ll find 2 hidden screws

Open trunk and remove the back trim panel (4 vinyl screws/nuts), underneath you'll find access to your tail lights - remove those nuts and you will have access to the bulbs.

Try to find your solution here, from Germany Lexus Owners:

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I justreplaced my door lock actuator on my 2003 Lexus RX300. A rather comprehensive set of instructions for removal of the door panel can be found at: clublexus.com door+panel+removal

To remove the door handle trim: after removing the screw in the door handle trim, pry (I use a painters 5 in 1 tool) the trim piece outwardsfrom the rear of the door panel at both the top and bottom of the trim piece. This will release the two small rear clips. Then push the trim forward to release the main clip located on the back side the handle trim piece

As the least expensive OEM replacement door lock actuator for Lexus RX300 is $230 or more, I opted for the $15 replacement option as outlined below: us.lexusownersclub.com/forums

Keep in mind that this job outlined above is a bit on the technical side.If you aren't that talented, spend the money and order a OEM Lexus replacement latch actuator and do the installation as the OEM latch assembly is not repairable.

Viel Gluck (good luck in German)
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I hope helps with this. Good luck.

You will need to take the antenna motor out and take the cover apart to remove that piece. Pretty simple.

you need to remove a couple screws, usually in the door latch area and door pull area, these are normally covered with a plastic cap. you will need a flat blade screw driver or flat pry bar, start at the bottom, disconnect the door lights if any and unplug the window switch. when removing, the panel will make a snapping or popping noise. this is normal. depending on the front or rear, there are usually two screws attaching the window to the PW base. you will need to carefully remove the plastic lining on the door. After you have taken out the screws reconnect the PW connection ad lower the base, remove the glass and re assemble as you have taken apart, Best of Luck!

for the most part, you will need to remove the door panel, this includes removing the couple of screws in the latch area and the arm rest pull. after this is done, traditionally you will need to remove either 3-4 screws from the bottom of the door panel of a flat blade screw driver or flat pry bar to pop out the panel. after you have removed the items the door panel should be set aside, and carefully remove the plastic lining on the door. locate through the access panel how the window is secured , normally by screws or bolts or by a locking clip. remove these and remove the window. there are usually three bolts around the regulator, remove them, in addition, there are 2 bolts on each side of the window tracks, remove these, you will need to twist out to remove, replace your new regulator and re assemble as you have taken apart, this is normally a 3-4 hour time period to replace, Good Luck!!!

The sending unit in your tank is bad replace it.
The trunk latch needs replaced.
Te fuel door release cable is stretched or broken, replace it.

Rear
Removal

1. Using a small screwdriver, remove the screw cover from the armrest of rear door trim panel (27406).
   

1. Remove the two retaining screws.
   

1. Using Trim Pad Removing Tool from Rotunda Windshield and Moulding/Trim Removal Kit 107-R0401 or equivalent, pry rear door trim panel from door inner panel.
   

1. Disconnect electrical connectors.
   

Installation

1. Position rear door trim panel on door inner panel, aligning two locators on rear door trim panel. Reverse Removal procedure.
   

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Removal

1. Remove door trim panel and watershield. Refer to Section 01-05 .
   

1. Check all connections of remote control links and cables. Service as necessary.
   

1. Remove remote control assembly.
   

1. Remove door latch remote control assembly from latch assembly.
   

1. Drill out rivet at bellcrank and link (264B14).
   

1. Remove three screws attaching latch assembly to door.
   

1. Drill out rivet that attaches actuator motor to door.
   

1. Remove latch assembly with actuator motor and door latch control rod lever link assembly.
   

Installation

1. Install new bushings and clip onto latch assembly.
   

1. Install latch with links and power lock actuator into door cavity.
   

1. Position latch assembly to door, aligning screw holes in latch and door. Install three screws. Tighten to 10-13 Nm (89-115 lb-in).
   

1. Attach door latch actuator motor to door with a new rivet.
   

1. Install bellcrank and link to door using a new rivet.
   

1. Install inside door handle and remote control assembly to door.
   

1. Open and close door to check latch assembly operation.
   

1. Install watershield and door trim panel. Refer to Section 01-05 .
   

Item Part Number Description 1 221A00 Door Handle to Door Latch Actuating Cable 2 26446 Rear Door Control Rod Retainer 3 377901 Plug Button 4 26412 Rear Door Latch 5 W623451-S2 Push Nut 6 224A32 Counter Balance 7 22450 Door Outside Handle Tension Spring 8 W701210-S309 Screw 9 224A20 Outside Door Handle Anti Rattle Pivot (2 Req'd) 10 22404 Door Handle 11 224A24 Front Door Outside Handle Spacer (2 Req'd) 12 264A64 Rear Door Actuating Rod 13 22408 Outside Door Handle Anti-Rattle Bumper 14 22428 Outside Door Handle Large Pad 15 N621906-S2 Nut (2 Req'd) 16 N807329 Screw (3 Req'd) 17 26595 Rear Door Electric Latch Actuator (RH) 18 W701566-S47 Rivet 19 431C04-A Rear Door Latch Striker Assembly 20 — Door Lock Striker Plate (Part of Door Shell Assy) 21 W525172-S Rivet (2 Req'd) 22 264B14 Bellcrank and Link (RH) 23 264A50 Bushing 24 N802034-SG Rivet 25 26420 Rear Door Latch Control Rod Link 26 W525172-S Rivet (2 Req'd) 27 21818 RR Door Latch (Inside) 28 A26460 RR Door Latch Push Button Rod 29 21982 Door Latch Rear Striker Assembly 30 N808377-S101 Screw (2 Req'd) 31 250A04 Rear Door Catch 32 N801010-S100 Truss Head Bolt (2 Req'd) 33 N804234-S2 Screw 34 266A74 Rear Door Latch Actuator Retainer 35 24630 Rear Door 36 26552 Rear Door Latch Control Escutcheon A — Tighten to 21-29 Nm (16-21 Lb-Ft) B — Tighten to 10-13 Nm (89-115 Lb-In) C — Tighten to 7-8 Nm (62-70 Lb-In) D — Tighten to 26-34 Nm (20-25 Lb-Ft) E — Tighten to 3-4 Nm (27-35 Lb-In)