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2008 Lexus GS450H CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Lexus REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus GS450H AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus GS450H 3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS

  • 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 prevent f...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus GS450H AUTOMOBILES

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus GS450H 3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus GS450H AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus GS450H 3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable. After removing battery ground cable wait 90 seconds to prevent air bag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Remove bolts securing lefthand engine under cover.
  • Remove bolts securing righthand engine under cover.
  • Remove clips securing cool air intake duct seal.
  • Remove nuts securing v-bank cover.
  • Discharge refrigerant using suitable tool.
  • Remove air cleaner cap subassembly.
  • Remove bolts and clamp air cleaner inlet assembly.
  • Remove bolts securing air cleaner case subassembly.
  • Remove hose from coolant reservoir. Drain coola...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus GS450H AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Lexus -> 2006 GS300, 2006-07 GS430, 2007-09 GS350, GS450h & 2008-09 GS460
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus GS450H 3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be cleaned every 18 months or 15,00 miles and replaced 36 months or 30,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

The cabin air filter cannot be removed with the A/C system in outside air mode.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Remove the partition plate by pulling outward, Fig. .
  • Remove the cover located at the rear of the glove compartment.
  • Through...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus GS450H AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus GS450H 3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS

On some models equipped with OBD II, the MIL will also illuminate if the fuel tank filler cap is not properly tightened. Tighten fuel tank filler cap until it clicks.

On some models equipped with OBD II, if a misfire condition which may cause damage to the catalytic converter is present, the Check engine lamp will flash once per second until vehicle operation is outside the speed and load range causing the misfire. The lamp will stop flashing and remain steady

On all models, the MIL should light when the ignition switch is placed in the On position without starting the engine. When the engine is...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus GS450H AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus GS450H 3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS

CAUTION: As hybrid system uses high voltage circuits, improper handling could cause an electric shock or leakage. Before performing servicing (including installation/removal, inspection and replacement of parts), be sure to read following procedures.

  • Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal. Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting cable from negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  • Remove service plug grip.
  • Raise vehicle.
  • Remove engine under cover.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Lower vehicle.
  • Remove engine c...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus GS450H AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus GS450H 3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS

  • Remove air intake duct seal.
  • Remove bolts from air cleaner inlet.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve te...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Lexus GS450H AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Lexus GS450H cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 2008 Lexus GS450H  3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GASInstrument Panel Components Diagram for 2008 Lexus GS450H 3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Combination Meter
  • Gateway ECU
  • Headlight Beam Level Control ECU
  • Power Source Control ECU
  • AFS ECU
  • Power Window Components Diagram for 2008 Lexus GS450H  3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GASPower Window Components Diagram for 2008 Lexus GS450H 3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Front Door Courtesy Switch
  • Rear Door Courtesy Switch
  • Right Rear Power Window Regulator Motor
  • Rear Left Power Window Regulator Motor
  • Front Left Power Window Regulator Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Lexus GS450H AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Lexus GS450H cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Lexus GS450H  3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Lexus GS450H 3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Mirror Position Sensor
  • LH Front Door ECU
  • LH Outer Rearview Mirror
  • Retractable Mirror Motor
  • 2008 Lexus GS450H  3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Lexus GS450H 3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Combination Meter
  • Multi Display
  • Gateway ECU
  • Radio Receiver Assembly
  • Airbag Sensor Assembly Center
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Lexus GS450H AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Lexus GS450H cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: XM Satellite Radio Inoperative Until Ignition Key Is Cycled
    Vehicle: 2008 Lexus GS450H 3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
  • Document: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) TIRE REGISTRATION AND "LOST COMMUNICATION WITH ECU"
    Vehicle: 2008 Lexus GS450H 3.5 V6 ELECTRIC/GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Lexus GS450H AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Lexus GS450H 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 2008 Lexus GS450H 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 2008 Lexus GS450H 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 2008 Lexus GS450H 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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