2008 Lexus LS 460LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Charging Systems: 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 With Stud Bolts
      G05854770Courtesy 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 With Bolts And Nuts
      G04943953Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the generator connector.
    4. Connect the harness to the +B terminal with the nut.

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

      Fig 3: Locating Generator Harness With Nut
      G05854772Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. INSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See REPLACEMENT )
  7. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  11. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH 
    1. Install the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.
      NOTE: If the cowl top ventilator louver RH is not properly installed, water may leak into the engine room and cause malfunctions. Therefore, make sure the cowl top ventilator louver RH is installed properly.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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