2007 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Charging Systems: Charging: Generator: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH 
  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
  8. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 
  9. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 
  10. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  11. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  12. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See COOLANT )
  13. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  14. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  17. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  18. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)  (See REMOVAL )
  19. SEPARATE RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  20. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  21. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET  (See REMOVAL )
  22. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  23. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER  (See REMOVAL )
  25. REMOVE FAN SHROUD  (See REMOVAL )
  26. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  27. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT  (See INSPECTION )
  28. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the terminal cap.
    2. Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness from terminal B.
    3. Disconnect the generator connector from the generator assembly.
    4. Disconnect the connector from the compressor and magnetic clutch.
    5. Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps.
      Fig 1: Locating Generator Connector, Wire Harness Clamps And Wire Harness Nut
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    6. Remove the 2 bolts.
      Fig 2: Locating Generator Bolts
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    7. Remove the bolt from the cylinder block.
    8. Disconnect the wire harness clamp and remove the generator assembly.
      Fig 3: Locating Generator Assembly Bolt
      G04975779Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp stay.
      Fig 4: Locating Wire Harness Clamp Stay Bolt
      G04975780Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. Remove the bolt and bracket.
      Fig 5: Locating Bracket Bolt
      G04975781Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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