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Lexus SC300 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 SC300 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 SC300 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Lexus -> Electric Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> Engine Coolant Temperature Switch -> ES 300 -> Fan Motor -> Fan Motor Relay -> Fan Motors -> GS 300 & GS 400 -> High Pressure Switch -> LS 400 -> RX 300 -> SC 300 & SC 400
Vehicle: 2000 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS
When servicing "LX 470" refer to" Land Cruiser" in for service procedures.
ES 300
Refer to "Camry" under "Electric Cooling Fans" in for service procedures.
GS 300 & GS 400
Fan Motor
- Remove engine undercover, then air cleaner duct.
- Disconnect upper radiator hose from radiator.
- Remove cooling fan, disconnect wire and connector from motor, then remove motor.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Engine Coolant Temperature Switch
- Drain coolant from radiator.
- Disconnect temperature switch connector.
- Remo...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Lexus SC300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Coded Theft Protection Disarming
Vehicle: 1995 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS
Coded Theft Protection Disarming
- Obtain theft protection code number from customer.
- Enter code number prior to disconnecti...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus SC300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Lexus -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1998-00 LS400, SC300 & SC400 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1998 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
- From the luggage compartment, remove the luggage compartment floor mat and trim cover.
- Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector, Figs. and .
- 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 SC300 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Lexus SC300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS
Rear
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and rear wheels.
- Remove center exhaust pipe.
- Remove cotter pin and lock cap.
- Remove bolts securing rear suspension member brace.
- Place reference mark on driveshaft and side gear. Do not punch mark reference mark, use paint.
- Remove six driveshaft side gear bolts and washers while depressing brake pedal. Coat bolt threads with engine oil.
- Hold inboard joint side of driveshaft so that outboa...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus SC300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS
- Loosen pivot bolt, adjusting lock bolt, and adjusting bolt, and remove drive belt.
- Disconnect alternator connector.
- Remove nut, and disconnect alternator wire.
- Disconnect wire harness from clip.
- Remove pivot bolt, plate washer, adjusting ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus SC300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Lexus -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/VSA System Warning Lamp -> 1990-2006
Vehicle: 1998 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS
The anti-lock warning lamp is used to warn of an anti-lock brake system fault. The lamp will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the anti-lock system is functioning properly. If the lamp remains lit, an anti-lock fault is indicated. After diagnosis and repair are complete, the lamp may be reset as follows:
- Place ignition switch in On position.
- On models except GX470, 2002-03 ES300, IS300, LS430, LX470, SC430 and 2004-06 ES330 and RX330 models, connect jumper tool No. 09843-18020, or equivalent, betwe...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus SC300 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS
- Remove battery and battery tray.
- Remove engine undercover, then drain engine coolant into suitable container.
- Disconnect upper radiator, reservoir, lower radiator and A/T oil cooler hoses from radiator. Plug all hose ends.
- Remove No. 2 fan shroud clips, then disconnect No. 2 fan shroud claw from No. 1 fan shroud hook and remove No. 2 fan shroud.
- Remove upper radiator support nuts, then the upper ra...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus SC300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate tensioner clockwise using suitable...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Lexus SC300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Lexus SC300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Lexus SC300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: BRAKE VIBRATION/PULSATION - DIAGNOSIS & PROCEDURE Vehicle: 1994 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: CIGARETTE LIGHTER SERVICE Vehicle: 1997 Lexus SC300 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Lexus SC300 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Lexus SC300 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 SC300 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 SC300 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 SC300 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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