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Lexus LX450 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Lexus REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus LX450 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 LX450 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Lexus -> Wiring Diagrams -> Hydraulic Cooling Fan
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Lexus LX450 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> EXCEPT GS300 -> GS300
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS
EXCEPT GS300
- Remove wheel.
- Remove the bottom caliper bolt, Figs. through , and turn caliper up, Fig. .
- On models equipped with single and dual piston calipers, remove following parts:
- Two anti-squeal springs.
- Two brake pads.
- Four anti-squeal shims.
- Two pad wear indicators.
- Four pad support plates.
- On models equipped with four piston calipers, remove the following:
- Clip and two pins.
- Anti-rattle springs.
- Two pads.
- Clip and disc wear indicator from inner pad of right wheel.
- Spacer and anti-squeal shims.
- On models with dual piston calipers, install new pad support pl...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus LX450 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Lexus -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1996-97 LX450 & 1998-06 LX470 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
- Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector, Fig. .
- Start the engine and allow to idle until it stalls.
- Place the ignition switch in the Lock position.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Connect the fuel pump electrical connector.
Removal & Installation
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Lexus LX450 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS
Front
- Raise vehicle off ground and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove bolts securing rear engine undercover.
- Make a reference mark across driveline and differential companion flange.
- Remove bolts, washer, and nuts from companion flange.
- Make a reference mark on driveline shaft flange and transfer flange.
- Remove nuts and washers and front driveline shaft assembly.
- Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
- Torque driveline to differential companion flange mounting bolts to 59 ft. lbs.
- T...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus LX450 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove battery and battery tray.
- Disconnect MAF sensor electrical connector, wire clamp and EVAP hose from air cleaner cap.
- Remove air cleaner cap and air filter.
- Remove air filt...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus LX450 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Lexus -> Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS
This lamp will be illuminated when automatic transmission or transfer case fluid temperature exceeds 302°F. If the lamp lights, allow vehicle to operate at idle speed until fluid temperature falls below 248°F; t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus LX450 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 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 Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus LX450 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS
- Loosen idler pulley lock nut.
- Loosen A/C compressor adjusting bolt then remove A/C drive belt.
- Rotate or lift the accessory drive belt tensioner arm, usin...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Lexus LX450 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
I/P Connector Locations, A11 Through E8 Diagram for 1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Passenger Compartment Wiring Harness Routing & Ground Locations Diagram for 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Lexus LX450 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Lexus LX450 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: READINESS MONITOR DRIVE PATTERNS Vehicle: 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: BATTERY MAINTENANCE FOR IN-STOCK VEHICLES Vehicle: 1996 Lexus LX450 4.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Lexus LX450 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Lexus LX450 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 LX450 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 LX450 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 LX450 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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