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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus RX300 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 RX300 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Lexus -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Thermostat, Replace -> ES 300, RX 300 & SC 300 -> GS 300 -> GS 400, LS 400 & SC 400
Vehicle: 1999 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS

When servicing "LX 470" refer to" Land Cruiser" in for service procedures.

ES 300, RX 300 & SC 300
  • Drain engine coolant.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly, tag all hoses for installation reference.
  • Disconnect heater hose, hydraulic motor hose.
  • Disconnect engine electrical wire from water inlet, then disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor electrical connection.
  • Disconnect water inlet hose from water inlet and cylinder head.
  • Remove water inlet, then thermostat and gasket, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install. Torque water inlet nuts t...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Coded Theft Protection Disarming
Vehicle: 2001 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Coded Theft Protection Disarming

  • Obtain theft protection code number from ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Lexus -> Component Locations -> GS430, LS430, LX470, RX300, RX330, RX400h, SC430 & 1998-06 GS300
Vehicle: 2002 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

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 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 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 w...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Lexus -> 1996-2000 LS400 & 1999-2003 RX300
Vehicle: 2002 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 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Lexus -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/VSA System Warning Lamp -> 1990-2006
Vehicle: 2000 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 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2001 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 water inlet.
  • Remove hose from water inlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus RX300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 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 Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

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

Interior Light Components Diagram for 2003 Lexus RX300  3.0 V6 GASInterior Light Components Diagram for 2003 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Door Courtesy Light
  • Interior Light
  • Personal Light
  • Door Courtesy Switch
  • Vanity Light
  • Power Source Diagram for 2002 Lexus RX300  3.0 V6 GASPower Source Diagram for 2002 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Relay Box
  • Engine Room Junction Box
  • Fusible Link Block
  • Engine Room Relay Box
  • Instrument Panel Junction Box
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

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

    2001 Lexus RX300  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • LH Front Door Speaker
  • RH Front Door Speaker
  • Woofer Speaker
  • 2003 Lexus RX300  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Magnetic Clutch Relay
  • Starter Relay
  • Headlamp Relay
  • EFI Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: CD SKIP VERIFICATION USING LEXUS MASTER CD
    Vehicle: 2001 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
  • Document: NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS
    Vehicle: 2000 Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Lexus RX300 AUTOMOBILES

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