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Lexus SC430 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 SC430 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 SC430 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Lexus -> Electric Cooling Fans -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 2002 Lexus SC430 4.3 V8 GAS
When servicing LX 470, refer to Land Cruiser in for service procedures.
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to ser...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Lexus -> Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Air Tightness Inspection -> Brake Booster Operational Test -> Brake Pedal Reserve Distance Inspection -> Except LX470 -> Operating inspection
Vehicle: 2004 Lexus SC430 4.3 V8 GAS
Brake Pedal Reserve Distance Inspection
Except LX470
- Release parking brake.
- With engine running, depress brake pedal and measure pedal reserve distance, Fig. .
- On LS430 models, reserve height should be more than 2.36 inches at 110.2 ft. lbs. of pressure.
- On IS300 models, reserve height should be more than 3.90 inches at 110.2 ft. lbs. of pressure.
- On RX300 models, reserve height should be more than 4.80 inches at 110.2 ft. lbs. of pressure.
- On SC430 models, reserve height should be more than 3.94 inches at 44.1 ft. lbs. of pressure.
Brake Booster Operational Test
Operating inspection
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Lexus -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Lexus SC430 4.3 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Manufacturer does not specify service interval
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Lexus SC430 4.3 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and rear wheels.
- Remove cotter pin and lock cap.
- Apply brake pedal and remove axle shaft nut.
- Remove bolts and disconnect rear disc brake caliper assembly. Keep brake caliper supported by using mechanics wire so flexible brake hose is not stretched.
- Remove bolts and separate speed sensor from axle carrier. Use care not to damage speed sensor and prevent foreign matter from adhering to speed sensor.
- Remove bolts and disconnect parking brake cable.
- Disconnect toe control link sub-ass...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC430 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 SC430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus SC430 4.3 V8 GAS
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Lexus SC430 4.3 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Remove intake manifold.
- Remove rear water bypass joint.
- Remove water bypass pipe sub-assembly.
- Disconnect terminal 50 connector from starter assembly.
- Remove nut and disconnect wire harness from terminal 30.
- Remove bolt and disco...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Lexus -> 2003-09 SC430
Vehicle: 2005 Lexus SC430 4.3 V8 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 10,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment.
- On 2003-07 models, remove the two retainer pins located at the upper inside part of the glove compartment using a suitable pair of pliers, then lower then the glove compartment.
- On all models, through the glove compartment opening, disengage t...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Lexus -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/VSA System Warning Lamp -> 2007-09
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus SC430 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 SC430 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 Lexus SC430 4.3 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at water outlet.
- Remove hose from water outlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Lexus SC430 4.3 V8 GAS
- Remove bolts from air cleaner inlet.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dri...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Lexus SC430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: PAINT COLORS Vehicle: 2003 Lexus SC430 4.3 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: FRONT SEAT SQUEAK NOISE Vehicle: 2007 Lexus SC430 4.3 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Lexus SC430 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Lexus SC430 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 SC430 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 SC430 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 SC430 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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