Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 595

2. Is an SSC VL1 Completion Label present?

YES: The Special Service Campaign has already been performed on
the vehicle. No further action is necessary.

NO: Continue with SSC VL1 as outlined on the following pages.

VIN Location

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REMOVAL

1. Use pliers to slide the 2 vacuum hose clamps off the fittings at the

plenum union and at the check valve.

2. Remove the vacuum hose from the clamp on the firewall.

3. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the plenum and check valve. 

Remove the hose from the vehicle.

4. Remove the 2 hose clamps from the old brake vacuum hose, and

discard the old hose.

Brake Vacuum Hose Replacement Procedure

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INSTALLATION

1. Obtain the new brake vacuum hose, part number 44773–33040.

2. Slide the 2 hose clamps onto the ends of the new hose.

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3. Connect the vacuum hose to the plenum and to the check valve.

Install the vacuum hose so the paint marks face upward as shown
in the illustration.

4. Press the vacuum hose into place in the clamp on the firewall.

5. Slide a hose clamp over the plenum union fitting and over the check

valve fitting.

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