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1996 Lexus ES300 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Lexus REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Charging System
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS
Use instructions provided with charging station. Follow these procedures to prevent charging station from being accidentally exposed to high-side vehicle system pressure:
- Do no...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> ES300 -> Fluid Pressure Test -> GS300, LS400, SC300 & SC400 -> GS300, SC300, SC400 & LS400 -> Inspection -> Master Cylinder -> Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
ES300
Refer to Camry in "Hydraulic Brake Systems" in "Toyota Unit Repair" for service procedure.
GS300, LS400, SC300 & SC400
Disassemble
- Remove master cylinder boot, Figs. and .
- Remove setscrew, then the reservoir tank. Remove cap and strainer from reservoir.
- Remove two grommet, then place cylinder in suitable vise.
- On models less TRAC, push piston in and remove stopper bolt.
- On models with TRAC, push pistons in and remove No. 1, then No. 2 stopper bolts.
- On all models, push pistons in and remove snap ring, then carefully remove No. 1 pist...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES
Lexus -> Component Locations -> 1992-96 ES300
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS
Refer to Fig....
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front fender apron seal.
- Remove cotter pin and lock nut cap.
- Loosen bearing lock nut while depressing brake pedal.
- Drain out gear oil fluid.
- Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end.
- Using a suitable puller or SST 09923-00020 disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle.
- Remove nut and disconnect stabilizer bar link from lower arm.
- Remove bolt and two nuts.
- Disconnect steering knuckle from lower ball joint.
- Place match marks on drive shaft and side gear shaft or center drive shaft. Do not use a punch to mark matchmarks. Use paint, etc.
- Loosen six ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove battery.
- Remove cruise control actuator as follows:
- Remove actuator cover.
- Disconnect actuator connector.
- Remove three bolts and crui...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES
Lexus -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS
This lamp lights to indicate that the engine oil level is below a specified level. The lamp will be illuminated during engine start-up. If...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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