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Lexus SC400 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 SC400 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 SC400 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Lexus -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> THERMOSTAT, REPLACE -> ES 300 -> GS 300 & SC 300 -> LS 400 & SC 400
Vehicle: 1995 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS

ES 300

  • Drain engine coolant.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly, tag all hoses for installation reference.
  • Disconnect heater hose, hydraulic motor hose.
  • Disconnect engine electrical wire from water inlet, then disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor electrical connection.
  • Disconnect water inlet hose from water inlet and cylinder head.
  • Remove water inlet, then thermostat and gasket.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Torque water inlet nuts to 69 inch lbs.

GS 300 & SC 300

  • Drain engine coolant.
  • Remove two water inl...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC400 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Lexus SC400 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Coded Theft Protection Disarming
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Coded Theft Protection Disarming

  • Obtain theft protection code number from ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC400 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus SC400 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Lexus -> Component Locations -> 1993-97 GS300 & 1997 GS400 & 1992-97 SC300 & SC400
Vehicle: 1992 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC400 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Lexus SC400 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2000 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS

Front

  • Raise vehicle off ground and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove bolts securing exhaust front pipe, center pipe, heat insulator, and center floor crossmember brace.
  • Make a reference mark across driveline and differential companion flange.
  • Remove bolts, washer, and nuts from companion flange.
  • Separate flexible couplings from differential side. If flexible coupling cannot be easily separated by hand, insert suitable tool into ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC400 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus SC400 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove intake chamber and intake.
  • Disconnect starter wires, remov...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC400 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus SC400 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Lexus -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS

This lamp will be illuminated when the coolant level in the radiator drops below a pre-determined point. To reset the lamp, bring the c...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC400 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus SC400 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1994 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 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 thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC400 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus SC400 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 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 SC400 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Lexus SC400 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

I/P Connectors F Thru T Diagram for 1995 Lexus SC400  4.0 V8 GASI/P Connectors F Thru T Diagram for 1995 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • IP Connectors F-T
  • Steering Column & Seat Memory Return Components Diagram for 1993 Lexus SC400  4.0 V8 GASSteering Column & Seat Memory Return Components Diagram for 1993 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Tilt & Power Telescopic ECU
  • Driving Position Memory & Return Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus SC400 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Lexus SC400 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1993 Lexus SC400  4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1993 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Wiper And Washer Switch
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Wiper Motor
  • Horn
  • 1993 Lexus SC400  4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1993 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Tilt And Power Telescopic Engine Control Unit
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Lexus SC400 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Lexus SC400 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: ENGINE BANK 1 AND BANK 2 A/F AND 02 IDENTIFICATION - OBSOLETE
    Vehicle: 2000 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Document: RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
    Vehicle: 1994 Lexus SC400 4.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Lexus SC400 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Lexus SC400 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 SC400 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 SC400 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 SC400 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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