Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2011 Lexus LX 570FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Removal (08/2011 - ): Removal
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
- After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
- DISCONNECT CONNECTOR HOLDER BLOCK
- Remove the 3 bolts and move the connector holder block so that the ECM can be removed in the next step.
- REMOVE ECM
- Raise the 2 levers while pushing the locks on the 2 levers.NOTE:
Make sure that the lock levers are raised 90° as shown in the illustration before disconnecting the connectors. Failure to do this may cause the connectors to break.
- Raise the 2 levers while pushing the locks on the 2 levers.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.