Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 471

S05620

39 (400, 29)

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque

Starter Connector

Starter Cable

Starter

Solenoid Connector

PNP Switch
Connector

Direct Clutch
Speed Sensor
Connector

VSS Connector

Engine Wire

Transaxle

Throttle Cable

64 (650, 47)

Precoated part

83 (850, 61)

x 8

Rear Plate

Front Spacer

x 6

Drive Plate

41 (420, 30)

Flywheel Housing
Under Cover

Exhaust Pipe
Support Stay

LH Exhaust
Manifold Stay

20 (200, 14)

46 (470, 34)

RH Exhaust Manifold Stay

Engine

20 (200, 14)



 Retainer

Ground Strap

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

ENGINE UNIT

EM–65

802

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

EM049–02

S05048

EM–66

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

ENGINE UNIT

803

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE BATTERY AND TRAY

2.

REMOVE HOOD

3.

REMOVE ENGINE FENDER APRON SEALS

4.

DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

5.

DRAIN ENGINE OIL

6.

DISCONNECT ACCELERATOR CABLE

7.

REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP ASSEMBLY AND AIR
CLEANER CASE

8.

REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER

9.

REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR

10.

REMOVE RADIATOR (See page 

CO–17

)

11.

REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE

(a)

Remove the 2 bolts holding the support stay to the sup-
port bracket.

(b)

Remove the 2 bolts holding the support bracket to the
front frame.

(c)

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts holding the front exhaust
pipe to the center exhaust pipe.

(d)

Remove the 4 nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the
exhaust manifolds.

(e)

Remove the front exhaust pipe and 3 gaskets.

12.

DISCONNECT CONNECTORS, CABLE, CLAMPS
AND HOSES

Igniter connector on LH fender apron

Noise filter connector on LH fender apron

VSV connector for vapor pressure sensor

Vapor pressure sensor connector and clamp

Generator wire and connector

Starter wire and connector

2 ground strap connectors from RH fender apron

2 ground strap connectors from LH fender apron

Ground cable from battery body bracket

Engine wire protector clamp from battery body
bracket

Engine wire clamp from bracket on RH fender apron

Engine wire clamp from bracket on fuel filter

Brake booster vacuum hose from air intake
chamber

Engine coolant reservoir hose from water outlet

Heater hose from intake manifold

Heater hose from water inlet housing

Fuel inlet hose from fuel filter

CAUTION:
Perform disconnecting operation of the fuel tube connec-
tor (quick type) after observing the precautions.
(See page 

SF–1

)

EVAP hose from pipe on emission control valve set

2 vacuum hoses from vacuum tank for ACIS

S04497

P18774

Connector

Bracket

P18775

P18751

P18752

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

ENGINE UNIT

EM–67

804

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

13.

DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE FROM CABIN

(a)

Remove the No.2 instrument lower panel.

(b)

Disconnect these connectors:

4 ECM connectors

3 cowl wire connectors from connectors on bracket

(c)

Disconnect the grommet from the cowl panel, and pull out
the engine wire.

14.

REMOVE DRIVE SHAFTS (See page 

SA–16

)

15.

DISCONNECT A/C COMPRESSOR FROM ENGINE

(a)

Disconnect the A/C compressor connector.

(b)

Remove the drive belt.

(c)

Remove the 4 bolts, nut and drive belt adjusting bar
bracket.

(d)

Disconnect the A/C compressor from the engine.

16.

DISCONNECT TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE
FROM TRANSAXLE

17.

DISCONNECT PS PUMP FROM ENGINE

(a)

Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the PS pressure tube
from the No.1 engine hanger.

(b)

Loosen the 2 bolts, and remove the drive belt.

(c)

Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the PS pump from
the engine.

18.

DISCONNECT TRANSAXLE FROM LH ENGINE
MOUNTING INSULATOR

Remove the 4 bolts holding the transaxle to the mounting insu-
lator.

19.

DISCONNECT REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
FROM FRONT FRAME

(a)

Remove the 2 hole plugs.

(b)

Remove the 4 nuts holding the front frame to the mount-
ing bracket.

P18753

P18755

B00636

Engine
Hanger

S04501

S04754

EM–68

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

ENGINE UNIT

805

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

20.

REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING ABSORBER

Remove the 4 bolts and mounting absorber.

21.

DISCONNECT FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING
INSULATOR FROM FRONT FRAME

Remove the 3 bolts holding the mounting insulator to the front
frame.

22.

ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE
HANGERS

(a)

Install the No.2 engine hanger in the correct direction.
Part No.:
No.2 engine hanger  12282–20020
Bolt  91642–80825
Torque: 19.5 N·m (200 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)

(b)

Attach the sling device to the engine hangers.

CAUTION:
Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to
any other part.
23.

REMOVE RH ENGINE MOUNTING STAY

Remove the 3 bolts, ground strap and RH engine mounting
stay.

24.

REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD AND
NO.2 RH ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

Remove the 3 bolts, control rod and mounting bracket.