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May 7, 2002 | 04:05 PM

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Interior Cleaning

Below is a very good thread on how to go about cleaning the interior of your SC430.. Thanks to all the CL members who contributed their 2 cents on this little issue..

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...5&pagenumber=1

May 13, 2002 | 07:55 AM

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SC430 Oil Filter Gasket Part #

As promised, here is the part number for the gasket (washer) for the SC430 Oil change.

90430-12031

List price was $1.62 at the dealer parts counter.

May 21, 2002 | 10:07 PM

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Run Flat Pressure Sensor Pictures

A big thanks for RodF for posting these pictures of the run flat sensors.. For those who don't know what they look like take a peek at this thread below:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&postid=307695

Jul 23, 2002 | 08:55 PM

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Does your roof close properly??

Take a peek at this thread then go and check to see if all is well with your roof when it closes..

Thanks to Stevelaw for first posting this issue he had with his car..

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&postid=352261

Sep 23, 2002 | 07:58 AM

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Debadging your SC430

Much debated question here so I thought I would include this in the FAQ.. Hit this link below for a great post put together by TOPLEXS on how he debadged his car for a sleeker look..

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=50729

Also here is a post put together by Seattle SCone on the modified front grill appearance once the "L" is removed.. Pics included!

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=53477

Oct 17, 2002 | 01:14 AM

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Roof and Trunk Fix due to Operator Error

rscharf was nice enough to post a PDF from the NHTSA TSB for fixing operator error.. This is his post:

"Here's how your supposed to get your car/trunk/roof back together if you inadvertently open/close your roof and pop the rear of the trunk at the same time:"

http://www.nhtsa.com/TSBScans/sb622195.pdf
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...60#post1461860

Thanks Robert for looking out since a few of us have been guilty of this operation..

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Jan 27, 2005 | 12:06 AM

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for information on how to take out the rear seat:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...78829&posted=1

Jan 27, 2005 | 12:07 AM

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for information on how to take out the rear side panel:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...78831&posted=1

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Aug 12, 2005 | 12:32 AM

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if you want to see a collection of different body kits available for the sc430, look here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=174522

thanks to the hard work by talwang!

Aug 12, 2005 | 01:38 AM

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for those who are looking for wheels on their sc430 and wonder how different style of wheels would look on the car? here is the thread:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=174618