Lexus ES300 (2002 year). Manual - part 275

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D25081

 Spring Type Clamp

Clamp Track

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(b)

REMOVING AND INSTALLING OF FUEL SYSTEM PARTS
(1)

Prepare a fire extinguisher before starting the operation.

(2)

For prevention of the static electricity, install a ground on the fuel changer, vehicle and fuel tank,
and do not spray much water so as to prevent slipping.

(3)

Never use any electric equipment like an electric motor or a working light, as they may cause
sparks or high temperature.

(4)

Never use an iron hammer, as it may cause sparks.

(5)

Dispose of the shop rag separately from any fuel deposit.

5.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF ENGINE INTAKE
PARTS

(a)

If any metal tip is mixed in the inlet pass, that may give a
bad effect to the engine and turbocharger.

(b)

When removing and installing the inlet system parts,
close the opening of the removed inlet system parts and
the engine with a clean shop rag or gummed tape.

(c)

When installing the inlet system parts, check that there is
no mixing of a metal tip.

6.

HANDLING OF HOSE CLAMPS

(a)

Before removing the hose, check the clamp position to re-
store it securely.

(b)

Change a deformed or dented clamp into a new one.

(c)

In case of reusing the hose, install the clamp on the hose
where it has a clamp track.

(d)

For a spring type clamp, make adjustment by adding force
to the arrow mark direction after the installation.

7.

FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MOBILE COMMU-
NICATION SYSTEM

(a)

Install an antenna as far as possible away from the ECU
and sensors of the vehicle’s electronic systems.

(b)

Install an antenna feeder at least 20 cm (7.87 in.) away
from the ECU and sensors of the vehicle’s electronic sys-
tems. For details of the ECU and sensors locations, refer
to the section on the applicable component.

(c)

Prevent the antenna feeder from getting entangled with
the other wirings, and keep the antenna feeder separate-
ly from the other wirings as much as possible.

(d)

Check that the antenna and feeder are correctly adjusted.

(e)

Do not install any powerful mobile communication sys-
tem.

CG

DLC3

TS

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8.

FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL (TRAC) SYSTEM

(a)

NOTICES WHEN USING 2-WHEEL DRUM TESTER
(1)

When using a 2-wheel drum tester such as a speedometer tester, a combination tester of
speedometer and brake, chassis dynamometer or else, always turn the TRAC system off via the
TRAC OFF switch before measurement.

NOTICE:
TRAC system OFF condition can be confirmed by the indication, ”TRAC OFF” of the warning light
in the combination meter.

9.

FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SKID
CONTROL (VSC) SYSTEM

(a)

NOTICES WHEN USING DRUM TESTER
(1)

When using a drum tester, be sure to start the en-
gine with the ignition OFF, and connect SST to the
terminals TS and CG of the DLC3 before measure-
ment in order to prohibit the VSC operation.

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NOTICE:

Confirm that the VSC warning light blinks.

VSC system will be reset when the engine is re-
started.

Fasten the vehicle with lock chains.

(b)

NOTICES OF RELATED OPERATIONS TO VSC
(1)

Do not carry out unnecessary installation and re-
moval, because it might disorder the adjustment of
related parts to VSC.

(2)

Be sure to carry out the preparation for operation
and the confirmation of operation completion, in ac-
cordance with the instruction of the text, when the
related operations to VSC are performed.

10.

FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER

CAUTION:
If large amount of unburned gasoline flows into the converter, it may cause overheating and a fire
hazard. To prevent this, observe the following precautions.
(a)

Use only unleaded gasoline.

(b)

Avoid prolonged idling.
Avoid running the engine at idle speed for more than 20 minutes.

(c)

Avoid a spark jump test.
(1)

Perform a spark jump test only when absolutely necessary. Perform this test as rapidly as pos-
sible.

(2)

While testing, never race the engine.

(d)

Avoid a prolonged engine compression measurement.
Engine compression measurements must be performed as rapidly as possible.

(e)

Do not run the engine when the fuel tank is nearly empty. This may cause the engine to misfire and
create an extra load on the converter.

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Rubber Attachment

D26604

: SUPPORT POSITION, 
  PANTOGRAPH JACK POSITION

: CENTER OF VEHICLE GRAVITY
  (unload condition)

: JACK POSITION

440 mm (17.32 in.)

Front Side Notch

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VEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT LOCATIONS

1.

NOTICE ABOUT VEHICLE CONDITION WHEN JACKING UP

(a)

As a rule, the vehicle must be unloaded when jacking up. Never jack up or lift up the vehicle loaded
with things of heavy weight.

(b)

When removing any parts of heavy weight like the engine and transmission, the center of gravity of
the vehicle moves. Place a balance weight so as to keep it from rolling, or hold the jacking support
location using the mission jack.

2.

NOTICE FOR USING 4 POST LIFT

(a)

Follow the instruction manual for a safety operation.

(b)

Do not damage tires or wheels with a free wheel beam.

(c)

Using a wheel stopper, fix the vehicle.

3.

NOTICE FOR USING JACK AND SAFETY STAND

(a)

Work in the flat place using a wheel stopper at all times.

(b)

Use a safety stand with a rubber attachment, as shown
in the illustration.

(c)

Support the specified location with the jack and safety
stand accurately.

(d)

When jacking up the front wheels, release the parking
brake and place wheel stoppers only behind the rear
wheels. When jacking up the rear wheels, place wheel
stoppers only in front of the front wheels.

(e)

Do not work or leave the vehicle supported only by a jack.
Be sure to support the vehicle with a safety stand.

(f)

When jacking up only the front wheels or only the rear wheels, place wheel stoppers to both sides of
the wheels that contact ground.

(g)

When jacking down the vehicle with its front wheels jacked up, release the parking brake and place
wheel stoppers only in front of the rear wheels. When jacking down the vehicle with its rear wheels
jacked up, place wheel stoppers only behind the front wheels.

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Swing Arm Type Lift

Plate Type Lift

Center of Lift

: CENTER OF VEHICLE 
GRAVITY (unload condition)

Rubber Attachment

Attachment

B

A

L

Attachment Dimensions

85 mm (3.35 in.)

200 mm (7.87 in.)

100 mm (3.94 in.)

70 mm 

(2.76 in.)

C

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4.

NOTICE FOR USING SWING ARM TYPE LIFT

(a)

Follow the instruction manual of the lift for a safe operation.

(b)

Use a cradle with a rubber attachment, as shown in the illustration.

(c)

Set in the vehicle so as to make its center of gravity as close as possible to the center of the lift. (”L”
becomes short.)

(d)

Place the vehicle horizontally by adjusting the height of the cradle, and match the groove of the cradle
and the safety stand support location accurately.

(e)

Be sure to lock the swing arm during the operation.

(f)

Lift the vehicle up until the tires float and shake the vehicle to make sure that the vehicle is stable.

5.

NOTICE FOR USING PLATE TYPE LIFT

(a)

Follow the instruction manual of the lift for a safe operation.

(b)

Use a plate lift attachment.

(c)

Be sure to set the vehicle to the specified position.

Right and left set position

Place the vehicle over the center of the lift.

Front and rear set position

Align the cushion gum ends of the plate with the attachment lower ends (A and C).

Align the attachment upper end (B) with the rocker flange front side notch.

(d)

Lift the vehicle up until the tires float a bit, and shake the vehicle to make sure that the vehicle is stable.