2007 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Charging Systems: Charging: Generator: Installation

  1. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the bracket with the bolt.

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Locating Bracket Bolt
      G04975781Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the wire harness clamp stay with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Locating Wire Harness Clamp Stay Bolts
      G04975780Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the wire harness clamp.
    4. Install the generator assembly to the cylinder block with the bolt.

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Locating Generator Assembly Bolt
      G04975779Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Locating Generator Bolts
      G04975778Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the generator connector to the generator assembly.
    7. Install the generator wire with the nut.

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

    8. Install the terminal cap.
    9. Connect the 2 wire harness clamps.
    10. Connect the magnetic clutch connector to the compressor and magnetic clutch.
      Fig 5: Locating Generator Connector, Wire Harness Clamps And Wire Harness Nut
      G04975822Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. INSTALL RADIATOR ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL FAN SHROUD  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. CONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. CONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET TUBE  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. CONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. CONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. CONNECT RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK HOSE  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER  (See REASSEMBLY )
  13. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  19. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS  (See COOLING SYSTEM )
  20. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  21. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  22. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 
  23. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 
  24. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
  25. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  26. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  27. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  28. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  29. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  30. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization procedure (See INITIALIZATION ).
      NOTE: Some vehicle systems require initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.
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