Aaronb Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Was replacing the door moulding and weatherstripping on my ‘01 LS430 UL. Was removing the bolt for the door check on my 3rd door so that I could install the new moulding. The bolt broke loose but then just spins without loosening. I have tried wedging a screw driver between the bracket and the body panel to create tension so the bolt will spin, but no luck. Anyone else have this problem? I’m guessing the nut was tack-welded to the inside of the body panel. Can I get access to the inside of the panel with a wrench to hold it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 You should be able to remove the inside door panel: Front 2001 Lexus LS430 Driver Door Panel Removal - Bing video Rear: Removing Lexus LS430 Rear Door Panel - Bing video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronb Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 Thanks - unfortunately though, the bolt that is spinning is the bolt that attaches the door check strap to the door hinge Pilar and not the door. Any advice for this dilemma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Does it look like removing the inside pillar cover would allow access? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronb Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 I’m not sure removing the inside pillar cover would allow access. Was hoping someone could confirm that doing so would allow access before I take it all apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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