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Old 05-18-12, 12:47 PM
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Default Center console door jammed

Anyone know how to fix this?

A pack of gum has got between inner and outer shell of console and so the doors will not fully open.

The pack fell down where the door goes when it opens. So now door will not fully open.

How do I take this apart to remove it?
Old 05-18-12, 02:06 PM
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See #12 & 13 in the attached PDF below.
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Old 05-18-12, 06:33 PM
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Default A little more detail - PDf makes it easy

I have had to remove the console (rear portion) twice for similar reasons. Using the PDF from the post above.
1. Remove Garnish shown in #5and6. It pulls up from the rear and you can do it by hand or a plastic trim knife. It pops up easily.
2. Follow # 12 and 13.
3. Take the console out and turn over. There are six screws to remove securing the console bin. Once out you can figure out how much father you need to take apart the closing mechanism and/or doors to fix the issue.

If you take out the closing mechanism you may want to take a photo to make sure you remember how the pieces fit. Or just pay attention as some of it is intuitive and some is not.

With practice it is a 10 minutes process. Plan for 30 minutes. It really is easy. The interior of the GX is so easy to work on.
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Thanks,
just what i needed...

Now to make a rule, no small stuff in this console box.....
Old 05-20-12, 05:51 PM
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Same bad luck hit me, too. Fortunately it went down as warranty repair even though we probably jacked it up somehow. Small deal for the dealer to take care of, I think ... but, it went a long way to make me feel special and reinforced why the Lexus dealership / warranty experience is generally well-regarded.

Great step by step-by-step pics by the way!
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Thanks guys.
I retrieved a pack of gum out today.
I appreciate your help.
Old 05-22-12, 07:16 PM
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I used needle nose pliers to remove item in that area, took 2 minutes
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