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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus 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 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus GS400 4.0 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder -> Traction Control (TRAC) Actuator
Vehicle: 2000 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS

Master Cylinder

  • On 2001-02 ES300 models, remove air cleaner cover with air cleaner hose.
  • On all models, disconnect level warning switch connector.
  • Remove brake fluid with suitable syringe.
  • Remove brake lines with brake line wrench No. 09023-00100 and 09751-36011, or equivalents.
  • Remove master cylinder mounting nuts, then the master cylinder and gasket.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Adjust length of booster pushrod before installation of master cylinder.
    • After installation, fill brake fluid and bleed b...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus AUTOMOBILES

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

Lexus -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS

Normal Service

Manufacturer does not specify service interval

...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2004 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and rear wheels.
  • Remove suspension member brace bolts.
  • Remove split pin and driveshaft castle nut and washer from front hub.
  • Apply brake and remove axle hub nut.
  • Place reference mark on adjusting cam and lower suspension arm
  • Remove bolt and disconnect lower suspension arm from axle hub.
  • Place reference ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Lexus 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 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Description
Vehicle: 2009 Lexus IS250 2.5 V6 GAS

A tire pressure sensor and transmitter assembly is installed in each tire and wheel assembly. The sensor measures the tire pressure. The measured tire pressure and transmitter identification are transmitted as radio waves to the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) antenna and receiver on the body. From the receiver the signal is sent to the TPMS ECU (Electronic Control U...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Lexus ES330 3.3 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove radiator lower air deflector.
  • Remove wire harness clamp and two vacuum hoses from air cleaner inlet assembly.
  • Disconnect Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector, then remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Remov...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus 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: 2003 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 AUTOMOBILES

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

Lexus -> Engine Oil Reminder/Maintenance Required Lamp -> 2006-09 IS350
Vehicle: 2009 Lexus IS350 3.5 V6 GAS

To reset OIL REPLACEMENT REMINDER LIGHT, turn the ignition key to the Off position with the odometer reading outlined. Turn the ignition key to the On position while holding down the ODO/TRIP butto...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus AUTOMOBILES

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

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 Lexus ES330 3.3 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 Lexus AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS

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

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus AUTOMOBILES

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

Body Components Diagram for 2004 Lexus GS300  3.0 L6 GASBody Components Diagram for 2004 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Vapor Pressure Sensor
  • Tension Reducer Solenoid
  • Remote Control Mirror Switch
  • Noise Filter
  • License Plate Light
  • Headlight Cleaner System Diagram for 2006 Lexus LX470  4.7 V8 GASHeadlight Cleaner System Diagram for 2006 Lexus LX470 4.7 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Combination Switch
  • Ignition Switch
  • Junction Block
  • Headlight Cleaner Relay
  • Headlight Cleaner Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus AUTOMOBILES

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

    2004 Lexus GS300  3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Taillamp Relay
  • Fog Lamp Relay
  • 2006 Lexus GS430  4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Horn Relay
  • Left Fog Lamp
  • Horn
  • Right Fog Lamp
  • Right Headlamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Lexus AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS DURING PDS
    Vehicle: 2009 Lexus IS250 2.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: INSTRUMENT PANEL RATTLE - OBSOLETE
    Vehicle: 2004 Lexus RX330 3.3 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Instruments, Dash Cluster, Warning Lights, Mirrors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Lexus AUTOMOBILES

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