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2004 Lexus LS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Electrical Component Locator: Motors
MOTORS LOCATION
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| Air Inlet Control Servo Motor | Right side of dash. See Figure. |
| Air Mix Control Servo Motor (Driver Side) | Center of dash. See Figure. |
| Air Mix Control Servo Motor (Front Passenger Side) | Right side of dash. See Figure. |
| Air Vent Mode Control Servo Motor (Driver Side) | Center of dash. See Figure. |
| Air Vent Mode Control Servo Motor (Front Passenger Side) | Center of dash. See Figure. |
| Blower Motor | Behind lower right side of dash. See Figure. |
| Cool Air Bypass Servo Motor (Driver's Side) | Left side of dash. See Figure. |
| Cool Air Bypass Servo Motor (Front Passenger Side) | Right side of dash. See Figure. |
| Front Wiper Motor | Below left side of windshield. See Figure. |
| Fuel Lid Opener Motor | On left side of luggage compartment, behind left rear fenderwell. See Figure. |
| Headlight Beam Level Control Actuator LH | Behind left headlight. See Figure. |
| Headlight Beam Level Control Actuator RH | Behind right headlight. See Figure. |
| Headlight Cleaner Motor | Below left headlight. See Figure. |
| Height Control Compressor | On right front of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Luggage Compartment Door Closer Motor | On center rear of luggage compartment lid. See Figure. |
| Power Seat Module (Rear Passenger's RH Seat Slide Control) | Right side of rear seat. See Figure. |
| Power Seat Motor (Driver's Seat Cushion Control) | Lower left side of driver's seat. See Figure. |
| Power Seat Motor (Driver's Seat Front Vertical Control) | Lower left side of driver's seat. See Figure. |
| Power Seat Motor (Driver's Seat Lifter Control) | Lower right side of driver's seat bottom. See Figure. |
| Power Seat Motor (Driver's Seat Lumbar Support Lower Side Control) | Lower right side of driver's seat cushion. See Figure. |
| Power Seat Motor (Driver's Seat Lumbar Support Upper Side Control) | Upper right side of driver's seat back. See Figure. |
| Power Seat Motor (Driver's Seat Reclining Control) | Lower left rear side of driver's seat bottom. See Figure. |
| Power Seat Motor (Driver's Seat Slide Control) | In lower left side of driver's seat cushion. See Figure. |
| Power Seat Motor (Front Passenger's Seat Front Vertical Control) | In lower right side of front passenger's seat bottom. See Figure. |
| Power Seat Motor (Front Passenger's Seat Head Rest Control) | In upper left side of front passenger's seat back. See Figure. |
| Power Seat Motor (Front Passenger's Seat Lifter Control) | In lower left side of front passenger's seat bottom. See Figure. |
| Power Seat Motor (Front Passenger's Seat Lumbar Support Control) | Lower left rear of front passenger seat cushion. See Figure. |
| Power Seat Motor (Front Passenger's Seat Reclining Control) | Lower right side of front passenger's seat. See Figure. |
| Power Seat Motor (Front Passenger's Seat Slide Control) | Under passenger's seat cushion. See Figure. |
| Power Seat Motor (Rear Passenger's LH Seat Slide Control) | Left side of rear seat. See Figure. |
| Power Window Motor Front LH | In left front door. See Figure. |
| Power Window Motor Front RH | In right front door. See Figure. |
| Power Window Motor Rear LH | In left rear door. See Figure. |
| Power Window Motor Rear RH | In right rear door. See Figure. |
| Rear Blower Motor | Center rear of vehicle. See Figure. |
| Rear Damper Servo Motor | Rear center of luggage compartment. See Figure. |
| Rear Door W/Motor Lock Assembly LH | In left rear door. See Figure. |
| Rear Door W/Motor Lock Assembly RH | In right rear door. See Figure. |
| Seat Climate Fan Motor Rear LH (Seat Back) | In left rear seat back. See Figure. |
| Seat Climate Fan Motor Rear LH (Seat Cushion) | In left rear seat cushion. See Figure. |
| Seat Climate Fan Motor Rear RH (Seat Back) | In right rear seat back. See Figure. |
| Seat Climate Fan Motor Rear RH (Seat Cushion) | In right rear seat cushion. See Figure. |
| Shoulder Belt Anchor Motor & Position Sensor (Left) | Near center of left "B" pillar. See Figure. |
| Shoulder Belt Anchor Motor (Right) | Near center of right "B" pillar. See Figure. |
| Starter | Center rear of engine. See Figure. |
| Suspension Control Actuator Front LH | On left side of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Suspension Control Actuator Rear LH | Near base of left "C" pillar. See Figure. |
| Suspension Control Actuator Front RH | On right side of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Suspension Control Actuator Rear RH | Near base of right "C" pillar. See Figure. |
| Telescopic Motor & Position Sensor | Inside base of steering column. See Figure. |
| Tilt Motor & Position Sensor | Inside base of steering column. See Figure. |
| Washer Motor | On washer fluid reservoir, below left headlight. See Figure. |
| Water Valve Servo Motor | Center of dash. See Figure. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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