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2008 Lexus IS350 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 IS350 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and rear wheels.
  • Separate rear 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 foreign matter from adhering to speed sensor.
  • Remove...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus IS350 AUTOMOBILES

Relearn Procedures -> Registration -> System Initialization -> Tire Pressure Sensor & Transmitter -> TPMS ECU
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 GAS

Registration

TPMS ECU

If replacing the TPMS ECU, prior to removal, use a suitably programmed scan tool to read the registered transmitter identification number for all wheels and note them for registration.

  • Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC3 located under the LH side of the instrument panel.
  • Using the scan tool, note the registered transmitter IDs that are stored in the old TPMS ECU.
  • If reading the stored transmitter IDs from the old TPMS ECU is not possible, the tires will need to be removed from the wheels to read and note the tire pressure sensor transmitter IDs.
  • Wi...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus IS350 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Remove clips securing cool air intake duct seal.
  • Remove clips from engine cover then remove cover.
  • Remove bolts securing front floor brace then remove brace.
  • Disconnect heated oxygen sensor connector.
  • Remove bolts and exhaust pipe support bracket subassembly from automatic transaxle assembly.
  • Remove bolts from ground cable and remove cable.
  • Remove bolt and engine wiring bracket.
  • Remove bolt and nut and position engine relay block away to gain access to removing starter motor.
  • Disconnect oxygen sensor electrical connector.
  • Re...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus IS350 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Lexus -> 2006-09 IS250, IS350 & 2008-09 IS F
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 GAS

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

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Rem...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus IS350 AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Lexus Ride Control (LRC) Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 GAS

The electronic modulated air suspension system has internal self-diagnostic capabilities. When the ignition switch is placed in the On position, the LRC indicator lamp should light for approximately 2 seconds. If the lamp flashes continuously at 1 second intervals, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) has stored a diagnostic trouble code.

Following diagnosis a...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lexus IS350 AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 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 2008 Lexus IS350 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 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 IS350 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Lexus IS350 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Control Modules Diagram for 2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 GASControl Modules Diagram for 2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Combination Meter
  • Electronic Control Module
  • Steering Gear
  • Skid Control ECU With Actuator
  • Data Link Connector 3
    • Stop Lights Diagram for 2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 GASStop Lights Diagram for 2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Stop Light
  • High Mounted Stop Light

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Lexus IS350 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Lexus IS350 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Speedometer
  • Tachometer
  • Combination Meter
  • Fuel Indicator
  • Temperature Indicator
    • 2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Front Seat Front Vertical Control Power Seat Motor
  • Right Front Seat Lumbar Support Control Power Seat Motor
  • Right Front Seat Lumbar Support Control Power Seat Switch
  • Right Front Seat Position Control ECU And Switch
  • Right Front Seat Rear Vertical Control Power Seat Motor

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Lexus IS350 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Lexus IS350 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: F-Sport Rear Coil Spring Click Noise
    Vehicle: 2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise

    • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
    • Document: XM Satellite Radio Inoperative Until Ignition Key Is Cycled
    Vehicle: 2008 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Lexus IS350 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Lexus IS350 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 IS350 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 IS350 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 IS350 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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