2008 Lexus IS FFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Charging System: Generator: Installation

  1. INSTALL GENERATOR 
    1. Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, set the generator with the 2 stud bolts.

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Locating Generator Stud Bolts
      G05753909Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the generator with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

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

      Fig 2: Locating Generator Bolts And Nuts
      G05753908Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the wire harness bracket with the nut

      Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Locating Wire Harness Bracket Nut
      G05753907Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the harness to the +B terminal with nut A.

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

    5. Install the oil cooler tube with bolt B.

      Torque: 14 N*m (140 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

    6. Connect wire harness clamp C.
    7. Connect generator connector D.
  2. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR 
    1. Install the front stabilizer bar (See INSTALLATION ).
      Fig 4: Locating Oil Cooler Tube Bolt And Generator Connector
      G05753906Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Connect the wire harness with the bolt and clamp

      Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Locating Ground Cable Clamp And Bolt
      G05753905Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  10. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  11. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  12. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 
  15. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
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