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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 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 GS430 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Import Compressor Service -> Nippondenso Compressor -> Compressor Clutch, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

  • Remove shaft nut or bolt, Fig. , with aid of spanner wrench.
  • Remove pressure plate using pressure plate remover.
  • Remove shims from shaft.
  • Remove rotor (pulley) retaining snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers.
  • Remove rotor (pulley) by gently tapping it with plastic hammer. Some compressors may require a jaw puller.
  • Disconnect stator lead wires from compressor housing.
  • Remove stator retaining snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers, then remove stator from compressor housing.
  • On all models except 10PA15 an...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Lexus -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 2003 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

Refer to Fig. f...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Lexus -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> GS430, LS430, SC430 & 1998-06 GS300 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2001 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

  • Remove the rear seat cushion.
  • Remove the carpeting to access floor service hole cover.
  • Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
  • Start the engine and let it idle until it stalls, then turn ignition OFF.
  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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 mixtu...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2005 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and rear wheels.
  • Remove suspension member brace bolts.
  • Remove split pin and driveshaft castle nut and washer from front hub.
  • Apply brake and remove axle hub nut.
  • Place reference mark on adjusting cam and lower suspension arm
  • Remove bolt and disconnect lower suspension arm from axle hub.
  • Place reference ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 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 GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2007 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove V-bank cover, and intake air connector pipe.
  • Disconnect throttle body accelerator cable.
  • Remove mounting bolts and disconnect throttle body from intake manifolds.
  • Remove upper and lower i...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Lexus -> 2006 GS300, 2006-07 GS430, 2007-09 GS350, GS450h & 2008-09 GS460
Vehicle: 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be cleaned every 18 months or 15,00 miles and replaced 36 months or 30,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

The cabin air filter cannot be removed with the A/C system in outside air mode.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Remove the partition plate by pulling outward, Fig. .
  • Remove the cover located at the rear of the glove compartment.
  • Through...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Lexus -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2001 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

This lamp lights to indicate that the engine oil level is below a specified level. The lamp will be illuminated during engine start-up. If...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 Lexus GS430 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 GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

  • Remove air intake duct seal.
  • Remove air cleaner inlet.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Diagram for 2006 Lexus GS430  4.3 V8 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Steering Angle Sensor
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Junction Block
  • Brake Warning Light
  • ABS Warning Light
  • Lighting Components Diagram for 2006 Lexus GS430  4.3 V8 GASLighting Components Diagram for 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Stop Light
  • Back-Up Light
  • Taillight
  • License Plate Light Assembly
  • Luggage Door Courtesy Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Lexus GS430  4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Seat Heater Switch
  • Inner Mirror And Compass
  • Remote Control Mirror RH
  • 2007 Lexus GS430  4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2007 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Switch
  • Engine Control Module
  • Electronically Controlled Transmission Solenoid
  • Park Neutral Position Switch
  • Transmission Revolution Sensor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Vehicle: 2007 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
  • Document: PAINT COLORS
    Vehicle: 2003 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Lexus GS430 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 GS430 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 GS430 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 GS430 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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