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2002 Lexus IS300 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
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2001-02 -> Leak Test -> Electronic Leak Detectors -> Fluid Leak Detectors
Vehicle: 2002 Lexus IS300 3.0 L6 GAS
Testing the refrigerant system for leaks is one of the most important phases of troubleshooting. One or more of the methods outlined will prove useful in detecting leaks or checking connections if service work is performed. Before beginning any leak test, attach a manifold gauge set and note pressure. If little or no pressure is indicated, a partial charge must be installed. Check all connections, compressor head gasket, oil filler plug and compressor shaft seal for leaks.
R-12 leak detectors will not detect R-134a leaks. For R-134a system an electronic type leak detector i...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Overhaul -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2002 Lexus IS300 3.0 L6 GAS
Replacement
- Remove brake hose from caliper assembly, by removing union bolt and gaskets.
- Remove caliper bolts from torque plate, then the caliper.
- Remove brake pads and hardware as outlined in "Brake Pad Service."
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Use new gaskets on union bolt and tighten union bolt to specifications.
- Tighten caliper bolts to specifications.
- Fill reservoir, then bleed brakes and check for leaks.
Overhaul
Disassemble
- Remove calipers as outlined.
- Remove cylinder boot set rings and cylinder boots.
- Place a piece of cloth between piston and caliper, then, using c...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES
Lexus -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> IS250, IS300 & IS350 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross 3.0 L6 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Remove the rear seat cushion.
- Remove the carpeting to access floor service hole cover.
- Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Start the engine and let it idle until it stalls, then turn ignition OFF.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
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 mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injur...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2002 Lexus IS300 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 bolt and nut and separate load sensing valve bracket and stabilizer link assembly.
- Remove bolts from suspension member brace.
- Remove bolts and separate parking brake cable.
- Release staked part of axle shaft nut using suitable tool. Release staked part of nut completely or threads of driveshaft may be damaged.
- Apply brake pedal and remove axle shaft nut.
- Remove bolts and separate speed sensor from axle carrier. Use care not to damage speed sensor and prev...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Lexus IS300 3.0 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove engine under cover.
- On models with manual transmission, remove drive belt tensioner absorber.
- On all models, loosen belt tension by turning belt tensioner clockwise from bottom side, using tensioner tool No. SST 09216-00041 or equivalent, and remove drive belt.
- Disconnect alternator connector.
- Remove rubber cap and nut, and disconnect alternator wire.
- Disconnect engine wire clamp from wire clip on al...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Lexus -> 2001-05 IS300
Vehicle: 2002 Lexus IS300 3.0 L6 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 22,500 miles or 18 months. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment.
- Remove the two pins securing the glove compartment to the instrument panel, then the glove compartment.
- Thr...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES
Lexus -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Lexus IS300 3.0 L6 GAS
This lamp will be illuminated when the coolant level in the radiator drops below a pre-determined point. To reset the lamp, bring the c...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross 3.0 L6 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at water inlet.
- Remove hose from water inlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Lexus IS300 3.0 L6 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 2002 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2002 Lexus IS300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Combination Meter Components Diagram for 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Theft Deterrent System Components Diagram for 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Lexus IS300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Lexus IS300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE - REVISED Vehicle: 2002 Lexus IS300 3.0 L6 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Vehicle: 2002 Lexus IS300 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Lexus IS300 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 Lexus IS300 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 2002 Lexus IS300 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 2002 Lexus IS300 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 2002 Lexus IS300 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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