2006 Lexus RX 400h FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Instruction: Precaution

  1. BASIC REPAIR HINT 
    1. HINTS ON OPERATIONS
      Fig 1: Precaution While Preparing Vehicle
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      HINTS ON OPERATIONS

      1 Attire
      • Always wear a clean uniform.
      • Hat and safety shoes must be worn.
      2 Vehicle protection Prepare a grille cover, fender cover, seat cover and floor mat before starting the operation.
      3 Safety operation
      • When working with 2 or more persons, be sure to check safety for one another.
      • When working with the engine running, make sure to provide ventilation for exhaust fumes in the workshop.
      • If working on high temperature, high pressure, rotating, moving, or vibrating parts, wear appropriate safety equipment and take extra care not to injure yourself or others.
      • When jacking up the vehicle, be sure to support the specified location with a safety stand.
      • When lifting up the vehicle, use appropriate safety equipment.
      4 Preparation of tools and measuring gauge Before starting operation, prepare a tool stand, SST, gauge, oil and parts for replacement.
      5 Removal and installation, disassembly and assembly operations
      • Diagnose with a thorough understanding of proper procedures and of the reported problem.
      • Before removing the parts, check the general condition of the assembly and for deformation and damage.
      • When the assembly is complicated, take notes. For example, note the total number of electrical connections, bolts, or hoses removed. Add matchmarks to insure reassembly of components in the original positions. Temporarily mark hoses and their fittings if needed.
      • Clean and wash the removed parts if necessary and assemble them after a thorough check.
      6 Removed parts
      • Place the removed parts in a separate box to avoid mixing them up with the new parts or contaminating the new parts.
      • For non-reusable parts such as gaskets, O-rings, and self-locking nuts, replace them with new ones as instructed in this manual.
      • Retain the removed parts for customer inspection, if requested.
    2. JACKING UP AND SUPPORTING VEHICLE
      1. Care must be taken when jacking up and supporting the vehicle. Be sure to lift and support the vehicle at the proper locations.
    3. PRECOATED PARTS
      1. Precoated parts are bolts and nuts that are coated with a seal lock adhesive at the factory.
      2. If a precoated part is retightened, loosened or moved in any way, it must be recoated with the specified adhesive.
      3. When reusing a precoated part, clean off the old adhesive and dry the part with compressed air. Then apply new seal lock adhesive appropriate to that part.
      4. Some seal lock agents harden slowly. You may have to wait for the seal lock adhesive to harden.
    4. GASKETS
      Fig 2: Identifying Seal Lock Adhesive On Bolts
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      1. When necessary, use a sealer on gaskets to prevent leaks.
    5. BOLTS, NUTS AND SCREWS
      1. Carefully follow all the specifications for tightening torques. Always use a torque wrench.
    6. FUSES
      1. When inspecting a fuse, check that the wire of the fuse is not broken.
      2. When replacing fuses, be sure that the new fuse has the correct amperage rating. Do not exceed the rating or use one with a lower rating.
        Fig 3: Inspecting Fuse
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      FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART

      Illustration Symbol Part Name Abbreviation
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      FUSE FUSE
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      MEDIUM CURRENT FUSE M-FUSE
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      HIGH CURRENT FUSE H-FUSE
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      FUSIBLE LINK FL
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      CIRCUIT BREAKER CB
    7. CLIPS
      1. The removal and installation methods of typical clips used for vehicle body parts are shown in the table below.

        HINT:

        If clips are damaged during work, always replace the damaged clip with a new one.

      SHAPE (EXAMPLE) AND REMOVAL/INSTALLATION REFERENCE

      Shape (Example) Removal/Installation
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      Remove clips with clip remover or pliers.
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      Remove fasteners with clip remover or screwdriver.
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      Remove clips with wide scraper to prevent panel damage.
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      Remove clips by pushing center pin through and prying out shell.
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      Remove clips by unscrewing center pin and prying out shell.
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      Remove clips by prying out pin and then prying out shell.
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    8. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF VACUUM HOSES
      1. To disconnect a vacuum hose, pull and twist from the end of the hose. Do not pull from the middle of the hose as this may damage the hose.
        Fig 4: Identifying Method Of Disconnecting Vacuum Hose
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      2. When disconnecting vacuum hoses, use tags to identify where they should be reconnected.
      3. After completing any hose related repairs, double check that the vacuum hoses are properly connected. The label under the hood shows the proper layout.
      4. When using a vacuum gauge, never force the hose onto a connector that is too large. If a hose has been stretched, air may leak. Use a step down adapter if necessary.
        Fig 5: Identifying Tags On Vacuum Hoses
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    9. TORQUE WHEN USING TORQUE WRENCH WITH EXTENSION TOOL
      Fig 6: Identifying Torque Wrench With Extension Tool
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      1. Use the formula below to calculate special torque values for situations where SST or an extension tool is combined with the torque wrench.

      Formula: 

      T' = L2/(L1 + L2) * T 

      FORMULA DESCRIPTION CHART

      T' Reading of torque wrench {N.m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf)}
      T Torque {N.m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf)}
      L1 Length of SST or extension tool {cm (in.)}
      L2 Length of torque wrench {cm (in.)}
      Fig 7: Identifying Torque Wrench With Extension Tool
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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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