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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Lexus -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS

For Lexus LX 450 & LX 470 Information, Refer to "Land Cruiser" In "Toyota."

The Air Bag/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) incorporates a back-up energy source that maintains sufficient deployment voltage for up to 90 seconds after the ignition is turned Off and the battery has been disconnected.

When the battery ground cable is disconnected, audio, clock and seat memory system will be canceled.

  • Note radio station settings...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS

When the brake pedal is depressed, a vacuum builds up in the booster which amplifies the pedal force, pressing on the piston in the master cylinder. The piston raises the hydraulic pressure in the cylinder. This ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Component Locations -> GS430, LS430, LX470, RX300, RX330, RX400h, SC430 & 1998-06 GS300
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus RX300 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 drain plug from transaxle and drain transaxle fluid.
  • Remove front fender apron seal bolts.
  • Remove bolt securing speed sensor.
  • Remove split pin and driveshaft castle nut and washer from front hub.
  • Apply brake and remove lefthand axle hub nut.
  • Remove lefthand front stabilizer nut and separate link assembly. If ball joint turns together with nut use suitable tool to hold stud.
  • Disconnect lefthand speed sensor harness clip and separate sensor wire and hose ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus RX300 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 wa...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Lexus -> 1996-2000 LS400 & 1999-2003 RX300
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles or 12 months. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Remove the cover from the rear of the glove compartment.
  • Through the glove compartment cover opening, disengage the filter cover retainers, then remove the cover and th...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/VSA System Warning Lamp -> 1990-2006
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 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 1999 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 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 to ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus RX300 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 1999 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1999 Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Passenger Compartment Connector Locations, P6 Through W7 Diagram for 1999 Lexus RX300  3.0 V6 GASPassenger Compartment Connector Locations, P6 Through W7 Diagram for 1999 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Vapor Pressure Sensor
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Woofer Speaker
  • Rear Wiper Motor
  • Rear Window Defogger
  • Passenger Compartment Connector Locations, A30 Through N2 Diagram for 1999 Lexus RX300  3.0 V6 GASPassenger Compartment Connector Locations, A30 Through N2 Diagram for 1999 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • License Plate Light
  • Auto Antenna Motor
  • Cellular Phone
  • Auto Antenna Relay
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1999 Lexus RX300  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Left Rear Door Speaker
  • Cellular Phone
  • 1999 Lexus RX300  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Tail Relay
  • Glove Box Light
  • Ashtray Illumination
  • Hazard Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1999 Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: PERMANENT-TYPE PROTECTIVE WAX COATINGS
    Vehicle: 1999 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
  • Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1999 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 Lexus RX300 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 1999 Lexus RX300 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 1999 Lexus RX300 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 1999 Lexus RX300 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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