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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Lexus -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS

For Lexus LX 450 & LX 470 Information, Refer to "Land Cruiser" In "Toyota."

The Air Bag/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) incorporates a back-up energy source that maintains sufficient deployment voltage for up to 90 seconds after the ignition is turned Off and the battery has been disconnected.

When the battery ground cable is disconnected, audio, clock and seat memory system will be canceled.

  • Note radio station settings...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Coded Theft Protection Disarming
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Coded Theft Protection Disarming

  • Obtain theft protection code number from ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1993-97 LS400, SC300, SC400 & GS300 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

  • Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
  • From the luggage compartment, remove the luggage compartment floor mat and trim cover.
  • Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector, Figs. through .
  • 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.
  • Install the luggage compartment trim cover and floor mat.

Removal & Installation

Do not smoke or al...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS

Rear

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and rear wheels.
  • Remove center exhaust pipe.
  • Remove cotter pin and lock cap.
  • Remove bolts securing rear suspension member brace.
  • Place reference mark on driveshaft and side gear. Do not punch mark reference mark, use paint.
  • Remove six driveshaft side gear bolts and washers while depressing brake pedal. Coat bolt threads with engine oil.
  • Hold inboard joint side of driveshaft so that outboa...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove nut, wire, then disconnect wire c...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Overdrive (O/D) Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS

The automatic transmission electrical system possesses internal self-diagnostic capabilities. If a fault occurs within the system, the Electronic Control Module (ECM) stores a diagnostic trouble code and the "... "

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS

  • Remove battery and battery tray.
  • Remove engine undercover, then drain engine coolant into suitable container.
  • Disconnect upper radiator, reservoir, lower radiator and A/T oil cooler hoses from radiator. Plug all hose ends.
  • Remove No. 2 fan shroud clips, then disconnect No. 2 fan shroud claw from No. 1 fan shroud hook and remove No. 2 fan shroud.
  • Remove upper radiator support nuts, then the upper ra...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate tensioner clockwise using suitable...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Lexus SC300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Relay Locations Diagram for 1997 Lexus SC300  3.0 L6 GASEngine Compartment Relay Locations Diagram for 1997 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Daytime Running Light Relay
  • R/B
  • I/P Connector Locations, A10 Through E14 Diagram for 1997 Lexus SC300  3.0 L6 GASI/P Connector Locations, A10 Through E14 Diagram for 1997 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Combination Switch
  • Cigarette Lighter
  • Clutch Start Switch
  • CD Player
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Lexus SC300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Lexus SC300  3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Remote Control Mirror Switch
  • Ignition Switch
  • Left Remote Control Mirror
  • Right Remote Control Mirror
  • 1997 Lexus SC300  3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Main Relay
  • Taillight Relay
  • Integration Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Lexus SC300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: PERMANENT-TYPE PROTECTIVE WAX COATINGS
    Vehicle: 1997 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
  • Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Lexus SC300 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 SC300 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 SC300 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 SC300 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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