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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Hydraulic Cooling Fans -> Component Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C High Pressure Switch -> SC 400
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS

Refer to in "Toyota" for service procedures not found.

When servicing "LX 450" models, refer to "Land Cruiser" in for service procedures.

A/C High Pressure Switch
SC 400
  • Disconnect high pressure switch connector.
  • Install manifold gauge set to A/C system.
  • Using an ohmmeter...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Coded Theft Protection Disarming
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 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 1996 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1996-97 LX450 & 1998-06 LX470 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

  • Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
  • Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector, Fig. .
  • Start the engine and allow to idle until it stalls.
  • Place the ignition switch in the Lock position.
  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • Connect the fuel pump electrical connector.

Removal & Installation

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtur...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front wheels and tires.
  • Remove hub nut.
  • Remove the two bolts and disconnect the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
  • Remove the eight bolts, dust seal, dust cover and gasket.
  • Remove front axle hub.
  • With a brass bar and hammer, tap the knuckle spindle of the steering...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS

  • Remove battery and battery tray.
  • Disconnect MAD sensor electrical connector, wire clamp and VEEP hose from air cleaner cap.
  • Remove air cleaner cap and air filter.
  • Remove air filter case attachin...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Overdrive (O/D) Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS

The automatic transmission electrical system possesses internal self-diagnostic capabilities. If a fault occurs within the system, the Electronic Control Module (ECM) stores a diagnostic trouble code and the "... "

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 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 to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS

  • Loosen idler pulley lock nut.
  • Loosen A/C compressor adjusting bolt then remove A/C drive belt.
  • Rotate or lift the accessory drive belt tensioner arm, usin...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Lexus LX450 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Seat Wiring Harness RoutingY Diagram for 1996 Lexus LX450  4.5 L6 GASSeat Wiring Harness RoutingY Diagram for 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Seat #1 LH Wire
  • Engine Compartment Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Lexus LX450  4.5 L6 GASEngine Compartment Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Coolant Temp Sensor
  • Generator
  • ABS Relay
  • Distributor
  • Fuel Pump Relay
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Lexus LX450 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Lexus LX450  4.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Hazard Switch
  • Front turn Signal Light RH
  • Front Turn Signal Light LH
  • 1996 Lexus LX450  4.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Fuel Pump Relay
  • Fuel Pump Resistor
  • Circuit Opening Relay
  • Injector No 6
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Lexus LX450 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: PERMANENT-TYPE PROTECTIVE WAX COATINGS
    Vehicle: 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
  • Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Lexus LX450 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 1996 Lexus LX450 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 1996 Lexus LX450 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 1996 Lexus LX450 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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