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1997 Lexus LX450 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Lexus REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS
When the brake pedal is depressed, a vacuum builds up in the booster which amplifies the pedal force, pressing on the piston in the master cylinder. The piston raises the hydraulic pressure in the cylinder. This hydr...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
Lexus -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1996-97 LX450 & 1998-06 LX470 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
- Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector, Fig. .
- Start the engine and allow to idle until it stalls.
- Place the ignition switch in the Lock position.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Connect the fuel pump electrical connector.
Removal & Installation
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtur...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS
Front
- Raise vehicle off ground and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove bolts securing rear engine undercover.
- Make a reference mark across driveline and differential companion flange.
- Remove bolts, washer, and nuts from companion flange.
- Make a reference mark on driveline shaft flange and transfer flange.
- Remove nuts and washers and front driveline shaft assembly.
- Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
- Torque driveline to differential companion flange mounting bolts to 59 ft. lbs.
- T...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove battery and battery tray.
- Disconnect MAF sensor electrical connector, wire clamp and EVAP hose from air cleaner cap.
- Remove air cleaner cap and air filter.
- Remove air filt...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
Lexus -> Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS
This lamp will be illuminated when automatic transmission or transfer case fluid temperature exceeds 302°F. If the lamp lights, allow vehicle to operate at idle speed until fluid temperature falls below 248°F; t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 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 coolant tube.
- Remove hose from coolant tube.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater cor...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS
- Loosen idler pulley lock nut.
- Loosen A/C compressor adjusting bolt then remove A/C drive belt.
- Rotate or lift the accessory drive belt tensioner arm, usin...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Lexus LX450 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Connector Locations, I1 Through W4 Diagram for 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Seat Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Lexus LX450 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Lexus LX450 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: PERMANENT-TYPE PROTECTIVE WAX COATINGS Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Lexus LX450 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 1997 Lexus LX450 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 1997 Lexus LX450 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 1997 Lexus LX450 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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