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Lexus LS460 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Lexus REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus LS460 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Lexus LS460 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Lexus LS460 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Raise vehicle off ground and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove bolts and nuts securing front exhaust pipe assembly.
  • Remove front floor heat insulator.
  • Remove four nuts, grommets and front floor heat insulator.
  • Remove driveline center bearing by loosening adjusting nut using suitable tool.
  • Make a reference mark across driveline and transmission companion flange.
  • Remove bolts, washer, and nuts from companion flange.Driveline and flexible coupling should not be separated.
  • Make a reference mark across driveline and differential companion flange.
  • Remove bolts from...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Lexus LS460 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 LS460 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Relearn Procedures -> Registration -> System Initialization -> Tire Pressure Sensor & Transmitter -> TPMS ECU
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus LS460 4.6 V8 GAS

Registration

TPMS ECU

If replacing the TPMS ECU, prior to removal, use a suitably programmed scan tool to read the registered transmitter identification number for all wheels and note them for registration.

  • Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC3 located under the LH side of the instrument panel.
  • Using the scan tool, note the registered transmitter IDs that are stored in the old TPMS ECU.
  • If reading the stored transmitter IDs from the old TPMS ECU is not possible, the tires will need to be removed from the wheels to read and note the tire pressure sensor transmitter IDs.
  • Wi...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus LS460 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus LS460 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus LS460 L 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Remove clips from righthand cowl top ventilator louver.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable. After removing battery ground cable wait 90 seconds to prevent air bag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  • Remove clips securing v-bank cover.
  • Remove clips securing cool air intake duct seal.
  • Loosen bolts securing air cleaner cap subassembly.
  • Loosen air cleaner hose from wiring harness clamps.
  • Remove air cleaner element.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Remove bolts and clips securing lefthand engine under cover.
  • Remove bolts and clips securing righthand engine under cover.
  • Loosen clamps air int...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus LS460 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus LS460 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Lexus -> 2001-06 LS430, 2007-09 LS460 & 2008-09 LS600h -> Front Cabin Air Filter -> Rear Cabin Air Filter
Vehicle: 2009 Lexus LS460 L 4.6 V8 GAS

Front Cabin Air Filter

On 2001-03 LS430 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 16 months or 20,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

On 2004-06 LS430, 2007-09 LS460 and 2008-09 LS600h models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 10,000 miles. 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 re...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Lexus LS460 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus LS460 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Lexus -> Lexus Ride Control (LRC) Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2007 Lexus LS460 4.6 V8 GAS

The electronic modulated air suspension system has internal self-diagnostic capabilities. When the ignition switch is placed in the On position, the LRC indicator lamp should light for approximately 2 seconds. If the lamp flashes continuously at 1 second intervals, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) has stored a diagnostic trouble code.

Following diagnosis a...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus LS460 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus LS460 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus LS460 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Remove cowl top right hand ventilator louver.
  • Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal. Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting cable from negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation. After engine switch is turned off, HDD navigation system requires approximately six minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning engine switch off, wait six minutes or more before disconnecting cable from negative (-) battery terminal.
  • Raise vehicle.
  • Remove no. 1 engine under cover.
  • Drain engine coolant into a...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus LS460 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus LS460 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Lexus LS460 L 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Remove V-Bank engine cover subassembly.
  • Remove air cleaner inlet cover subassembly.
  • Remove bolt from air cleaner inlet.
  • Remove air cleaner connector pipe by loosing clamps.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm c...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus LS460 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Lexus LS460 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Security System Components Diagram for 2008 Lexus LS460  4.6 V8 GASSecurity System Components Diagram for 2008 Lexus LS460 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Left Rear Door Lock
  • Right Rear Door Lock
  • Right Front Door Courtesy Light Switch
  • Left Rear Door Courtesy Light Switch
  • Left Front Door Courtesy Light Switch
  • Body Components Diagram for 2007 Lexus LS460 L 4.6 V8 GASBody Components Diagram for 2007 Lexus LS460 L 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Front Door Lock Switch
  • Left Front Door Lock Switch
  • Left Rear Door Speaker
  • O2
  • Right Rear Door Speaker
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus LS460 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Lexus LS460 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2007 Lexus LS460 L 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2007 Lexus LS460 L 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • CPU
  • Combination Meter
  • Back Light
  • Tire Pressure Warning Reset Switch
  • Tire Pressure Warning Indicator
  • 2008 Lexus LS460 L 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Lexus LS460 L 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Relay
  • Air Suspension Relay
  • Accessory Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Lexus LS460 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Lexus LS460 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: UPPER / LOWER WINDSHIELD TICK NOISE
    Vehicle: 2007 Lexus LS460 4.6 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
  • Document: LONG TERM VEHICLE STORAGE GUIDELINES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2009 Lexus LS460 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Lexus LS460 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Lexus LS460 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 LS460 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 LS460 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 LS460 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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