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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Lexus -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cabin Air Filter, Replace -> ES 300 & ES 330 -> Front -> GS 300, GS 430 & IS 300 -> LS 430 -> LX 470 -> Rear -> RX 300 & RX 330 -> SC 430
Vehicle: 2003 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles or 24 months. If the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles, replace the filter every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

ES 300 & ES 330

  • Release two cabin air filter cover retainers, then remove cover.
  • Remove cabin air filter element from housing.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

GS 300, GS 430 & IS 300

  • Remove glove compartment bolts.
  • Open glove co...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> ES300 -> GS300, GS400, GS430 & SC430 -> IS300 -> LS400 & LS430 -> RX300 -> SC300 & SC400
Vehicle: 2001 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

ES300

  • Remove front wheels and temporarily secure discs with lug nuts.
  • Inspect brake pad thickness through caliper inspection hole.
  • Replace brake pads if thickness is less than .039 inch.
  • Remove bolt securing caliper flexible hose to front shock absorber.
  • Remove bottom side installation bolt, then lift up caliper and suspend securely.
  • Do not disconnect flexible hose from caliper.
  • Remove two brake pads with four anti-squeal shims, Fig. .
  • Remove pad wear indicator plate.
  • Remove two pad support plates.
  • Support plates can be used again provided they have sufficient rebound, no deformation, ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Lexus -> Component Locations -> GS430, LS430, LX470, RX300, RX330, RX400h, SC430 & 1998-06 GS300
Vehicle: 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Unstake front axle hub using suitable tool. Release staked part of nut completely or threads of driveshaft may be damaged.
  • Remove split pin and driveshaft castle nut and washer from front hub.
  • Apply brake and remove axle hub nut.
  • Disconnect speed sensor harness clip and separate sensor wire and hose from shock absorber. Do not damage speed sensor when disconnecting.
  • Remove bolt securing speed sensor.
  • Remove bolt and nuts and remove lower ball joint steering knuckl...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2007 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

The Low Tire Pressure indicator lamp will flash slowly and/or sound a chime when tire pressure is low. When the tire is inflated to the proper pressure the lamp and to...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 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 clips securing cool air intake duct seal.
  • Remove bolt from air inlet and remove air inlet.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly by loosing hose clamps then remove intake air connection pipe.
  • Remove nuts securing v-bank cover.
  • Remove bolts securing engine under cover.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dri...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Lexus -> 2002-05 GS300 & GS430
Vehicle: 2002 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced 7,500 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Remove the cover located at the rear of the glove compartment by lifting upward and pulling outward, Fig. .
  • Through the glove compartment rear co...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Lexus -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/VSA System Warning Lamp -> 2007-09
Vehicle: 2007 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

  • Place ignition switch in On position.
  • Connect jumper tool No. 09843-18040, or equivalent, between diagnostic connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3. Vehicle must be stopped at this time.
  • Turn ignition switch ON.
  • Clear diagnostic trouble cod...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal. Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting cable from negative battery terminal to prevent airbag activation.
  • Raise vehicle.
  • Remove engine under cover.
  • Lower vehicle.
  • Remove cool air intake duct seal.
  • Remove engine room right hand side cover.
  • Remove engine room left hand side cover.
  • Remove engine cover sub-assembly by removing two nuts and cover.
  • Remove no.1 air cleaner inlet by removing bolt and inlet.
  • Remove intake air connector pipe.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Di...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

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

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Front Body Components Diagram for 2007 Lexus GS430  4.3 V8 GASFront Body Components Diagram for 2007 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Seat Heater Switch
  • Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly
  • Front Left Seat Cushion Seat Climate Control Blower
  • Front Right Seat Cushion Seat Climate Control Blower
  • Left Cowl Side Junction Block
  • Door Components Diagram for 2006 Lexus GS430  4.3 V8 GASDoor Components Diagram for 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Courtesy Light Switch
  • Door Control Switch Assembly
  • Multiplex Network Door ECU
  • Multiplex Network Master Switch Assembly
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 Lexus GS430  4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Engine Control Module
  • Cruise Control Switch
  • EFI Relay
  • 2007 Lexus GS430  4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2007 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • LH Headlamp Assembly
  • Headlamp Swivel ECU
  • LH Headlamp Swivel Motor
  • LH Headlamp Level Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: REPLACEMENT VIN PLATES
    Vehicle: 2002 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
  • Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS
    Vehicle: 2002 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Lexus GS430 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 Lexus GS430 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 Lexus GS430 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 Lexus GS430 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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