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Lexus RX300 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Lexus REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus RX300 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 RX300 cars and light trucks from 1990+
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Vehicle: 2003 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS
Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.
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When replacing compressor, drain old and new units. Add oil to new compressor equal to 7.0 oz.
When replacing other system components add the following amount of new oil: front evaporator, 1.3 oz.; rear evaporator, 1.0 oz.; condenser, 1.2 oz.; line ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS
Refer to Fig. for ABS system troubleshooting. Refer to Fig. for Vehicle Skid Control and...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Lexus -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> RX330, 1998-00 GS400 & 1999-03 RX300 -> Fuel Pressure Release -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2002 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS
Fuel Pressure Release
- On GS300 and 400 models, remove the rear seat cushion.
- On RX300 models, remove the lefthand rear seat and side garnish.
- On all models, remove the carpeting to access the floor service hole cover.
- Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Start the engine and allow to idle until it stalls.
- Place the ignition switch in the Lock position.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Removal & Installation
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2002 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove drain plug from transaxle and drain transaxle fluid.
- Remove front fender apron seal bolts.
- Remove bolt securing speed sensor.
- Remove split pin and driveshaft castle nut and washer from front hub.
- Apply brake and remove lefthand axle hub nut.
- Remove lefthand front stabilizer nut and separate link assembly. If ball joint turns together with nut use suitable tool to hold stud.
- Disconnect lefthand speed sensor harness clip and separate sensor wire and hose ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove battery and battery tray.
- Disconnect Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector, wire clamp and EVAP hose from air cleaner cap.
- Remove air cleaner cap and air filter.
- Remove ai...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Lexus -> 1996-2000 LS400 & 1999-2003 RX300
Vehicle: 2003 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles or 12 months. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Open the glove compartment.
- Remove the cover from the rear of the glove compartment.
- Through the glove compartment cover opening, disengage the filter cover retainers, then remove the cover and th...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Lexus -> Lexus Ride Control (LRC) Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Lexus RX300 3.0 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 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Lexus RX300 3.0 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 RX300 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 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 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Multiplex Communication Components Diagram for 2001 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Headlight Beam Level Control Components Diagram for 2001 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2002 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2002 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS Vehicle: 2000 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: SEAT BELT EXTENDER Vehicle: 2000 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Lexus RX300 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 RX300 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 RX300 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 RX300 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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