2001 Lexus LS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Section 611 (Front Height Control Sensor): Replacement

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  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY FRONT LH 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the nut and disconnect the height control sensor link.
      Fig 1: Removing Nut And Disconnecting Height Control Sensor Link
      G03514003Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and the height control sensor sub-assy front LH.
      Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Front Height Control Sensor Sub-Assembly LH
      G03514004Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY FRONT LH 
    1. Install the height control sensor sub-assy LH with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 3: Installing Front Height Control Sensor Sub-Assembly LH
      G03514005Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the height control sensor link with the nut.

      Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf) 

    3. Connect the connector.
      Fig 4: Installing Height Control Sensor Link
      G03514006Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 

  5. HEADLIGHT AIM ONLY (SEE  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
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