2008 Lexus LS 600hLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Height Control Compressor: Installation

  1. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL COMPRESSOR 
    1. Install the 3 bushes and bracket to the height control compressor with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 5.9 N*m (60 kgf*cm, 52 in.*lbf) 

    2. Push the connector into the housing until a clicking sound is heard.
    3. Attach the 3 clamps.
      Fig 1: Locating Compressor Bushings And Bracket Bolts
      G04944188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the height control compressor with the bolt and 2 nuts

      Torque: 19 N*m (195 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

    5. Connect the height control tube (Type 2) (see PRECAUTION  ).
    6. Connect the height control filter to the bumper reinforcement.
      Fig 2: Locating Height Control Compressor Bracket Bolts
      G04944187Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Connect the 2 connectors and attach the 2 clamps.
      Fig 3: Locating Connectors And Clamps
      G04944186Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Install the fender liner with the 3 screws.
  2. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Torque: 5.6 N*m (57 kgf*cm, 50 in.*lbf) 

    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
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