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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Technical Service Bulletins -> 1996 ES 300, GS 300, LS 400, SC 300 & SC 400 -> Ambient Temperature Displays -22°F
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

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

Ambient Temperature Displays -22°F
1996 ES 300, GS 300, LS 400, SC 300 & SC 400

On models equipped with ambient temperature displays, -22°F may appear in the ambient temperature display if continuity through ambient temperature sensor circuit is interrupted. This condition will persist even after continuity through the ambient temperature sensor circuit is rees...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Component Locations -> ES330, GX470, IS250, IS300, IS350 & 1997-03 ES300
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

The fuel filt...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus ES300 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 front fender apron seal.
  • Remove drain plug from transaxle and drain transaxle fluid.
  • Remove split pin and driveshaft castle nut and washer from front hub.
  • Apply brake and remove lefthand axle hub nut.
  • Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end of steering knuckle using suitable tool.
  • Remove bolt and nuts and disconnect lefthand lower ball joint.
  • Separate drivesha...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • 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 ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

This lamp will be illuminated when automatic transmission or transfer case fluid temperature exceeds 302°F. If the lamp lights, allow vehicle to operate at idle speed until fluid temperature falls below 248°F; t...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 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 thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus ES300 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 1997 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Relay Locations Diagram for 1997 Lexus ES300  3.0 V6 GASInstrument Panel Relay Locations Diagram for 1997 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Daytime Running Light Relay
  • Engine Control Module
  • ABS ECU
  • Integration Relay
  • Theft Deterrent ECU
  • Passenger Compartment Connector Locations M2 Through W9 Diagram for 1997 Lexus ES300  3.0 V6 GASPassenger Compartment Connector Locations M2 Through W9 Diagram for 1997 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Moon Roof Control Relay
  • Woofer Speaker
  • Limit Switch
  • Moon Roof Motor
  • Personal Light
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Lexus ES300  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Taillight Relay
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Stoplamp Switch
  • License Plate Light
  • 1997 Lexus ES300  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Integration Relay
  • Right Front Door Lock Control Switch
  • Left Front Door Lock Control Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: PERMANENT-TYPE PROTECTIVE WAX COATINGS
    Vehicle: 1997 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
  • Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Lexus ES300 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 1997 Lexus ES300 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 1997 Lexus ES300 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 1997 Lexus ES300 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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