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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2001-02 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver-Drier/Accumulator -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 2001 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:

  • Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
  • Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
  • The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Overhaul -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2001 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

Replacement

  • Remove brake hose from caliper assembly, by removing union bolt and gaskets.
  • Remove caliper bolts from torque plate, then the caliper.
  • Remove brake pads and hardware as outlined in "Brake Pad Service."
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Use new gaskets on union bolt and tighten union bolt to specifications.
    • Tighten caliper bolts to specifications.
    • Fill reservoir, then bleed brakes and check for leaks.

Overhaul

Disassemble
  • Remove calipers as outlined.
  • Remove cylinder boot set rings and cylinder boots.
  • Place a piece of cloth between piston and caliper, then, using c...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Component Locations -> ES330, GX470, IS250, IS300, IS350 & 1997-03 ES300
Vehicle: 2001 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

The fuel filt...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2001 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 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 from shock absorber. Do not damage speed...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove battery assembly.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly and cleaner bracket.
  • Remove air cleaner ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Lexus -> 1998-2001 ES300
Vehicle: 2001 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles or 24 months. If the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles, replace the filter every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

  • Disconnect and isolate the battery ground cable. After disconnecting the battery ground cable wait at least 90 seconds to allow the air bag system backup powe...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Overdrive (O/D) Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 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 2001 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Drain coolant.
  • Disconnect radiator hose inlet.
  • Disconnect radiator hose outlet.
  • Disconnect oil cooler inlet hose.
  • Disconnect oil cooler outlet hose no.2.
  • Remove the 3 bolts, the air cleaner inlet and air cleaner inlet.
  • Remove the radiator lower air deflec...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 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 2001 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Garage Door Opener System Components Diagram for 2001 Lexus ES300  3.0 V6 GASGarage Door Opener System Components Diagram for 2001 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Engine Room Junction Block
  • Garage Door Opener Switch
  • Turn Signal and Hazard Warning System Components Diagram for 2001 Lexus ES300  3.0 V6 GASTurn Signal and Hazard Warning System Components Diagram for 2001 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Combination Switch
  • Ignition Switch
  • Hazard Warning Switch
  • Turn Signal Light
  • Instrument Panel Junction Block
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 Lexus ES300  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Moon Roof Control Relay
  • Ignition Switch
  • Power Relay
  • Horn Relay
  • 2001 Lexus ES300  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Starter
  • Igniter
  • Noise Filter
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Lexus ES300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
    Vehicle: 2001 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: PERMANENT-TYPE PROTECTIVE WAX COATINGS
    Vehicle: 2001 Lexus ES300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Lexus ES300 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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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