2005 Lexus LS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Suspension Control System: Precaution

NOTE: When disconnecting the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following system after the terminal is reconnected.
SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM REFERENCE

System Name See Procedure
Front Power Seat Control System INITIALIZATION
  1. JACK OR LIFT UP AND DOWNΒ 
    1. When a proceed is performed under the vehicle or when jacking the vehicle up, make sure to turn the ignition switch off.
    2. If the vehicle must be raised with its engine running, connect terminals OPB and CG of the DLC3 to stop the vehicle height control operation of the suspension control ECU.
      Fig 1: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
      G03000188Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. DISCONNECT AND CONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE (Type 1)Β 
    Fig 2: Connecting Height Control Tube (Type 1)
    G03000189Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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