Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 601

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1. OPERATION FLOW CHART

2. LOCATION OF AFFECTED PART

Re−torque steering wheel set

nut to specification as outlined

in the Technical Instructions.

Affix SSC completion label

(from owner notification) on the

specified location.

Vehicle does not require

the SSC.

No action required.

Eligible

Verify Vehicle Eligibility:
1. Check VIN Range.
2. Check for SSC Completion
    Label.
3. Check TDN.

Not Eligible

Return the vehicle to the

customer.

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3. AFFECTED VIN RANGE

VIN Range*

Model

Year

VDS

Ranges

1994

GK13T

R0001027 through R0074672

1995

GK13T

S0055163 through S0129614

1996

BF12G

T0128626 through T0186198

1997

BF22G

V0001020 through V0083880

ES300

1998

BF28G

W0082398 through W0141594

*

Please note that Kyushu built ES300s are not affected and are not included in the above VIN range.  As

always confirm Lexus Service History to verify vehicle eligibility.

4. PREPARATION

Parts

No replacement parts are necessary.

Tools

•

 09042−00010 

Torx

®

 Socket T30

•

 Torque 

Wrench

•

 Standard 

Tools

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5. WORK PROCEDURE

1.  DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (−) BATTERY

TERMINAL
(a) Record radio station presets.
(b) Set memory seat to position 1.( If

equipped)

(c) Turn the ignition key to the  LOCK

position.

(d) Disconnect negative (−) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the Steering Wheel Pad
until a minimum of 90 seconds has
passed since the ignition key was set in
the  LOCK  position and the battery had
been disconnected.

2.  REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD

NOTE:

If the airbag is disconnected with the
ignition in the  ON  or  ACC  position, a
DTC will be recorded.

(a) Turn the steering wheel so the front

wheels face straight ahead.

(b) Remove the two covers behind the

steering wheel to expose the Torx®
screws.

(c) Using a T30 Torx® socket, loosen the

screws.

NOTE:

•

 

Loosen the Torx® screws until the

groove, along the screw circumference,
catches on the screw case.

•

 

Be careful not to damage the cruise

control switch, if equipped.

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(d) Pull the steering wheel pad out from the

steering wheel and disconnect the SRS
connector.

NOTE:

When removing the wheel pad, take
care not to damage the airbag harness.

CAUTION:

When storing the airbag, keep the
upper surface of the airbag facing up.

3.  TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET

NUT

Torque: 49 N

m (500 kgf
cm, 36 ft
lbf)

4.  REINSTALL THE STEERING WHEEL

PAD

(a) Reconnect the airbag connector.
(b) Reinstall the steering wheel pad after

confirming that the circumference
groove of the Torx® screws are caught
in the screw case.

(c) Using a T30 Torx® socket, tighten the

screws.

Torque:

1994−1996 MY

8.8 N

m (90 kgf
cm, 78 in
lbf)

1997−1998 MY

7.1 N

m (72 kgf
cm, 63 in
lbf)

(d) Reinstall the Torx® bolt covers on the

steering wheel.