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2016 Lexus RC 300 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
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- Section 1 (Automatic Transmission System (Aa81E) - Service Information (1 Of 2))
- Section 2 (Automatic Transmission System (2GR-FSE,Aa81E) - Diagnostics - Introduction)
- Section 3 (Automatic Transmission System (8AR-FTS,Aa81E) - Diagnostic Codes (1 Of 3))
- Section 4 (Automatic Transmission System (2GR-FSE,Aa81E) - Diagnostic Codes (1 Of 3))
- Section 5 (Automatic Transmission System (2GR-FKS,A760H) - Diagnostic Codes (1 Of 3))
- Section 6 (Automatic Transmission System (2GR-FKS,Aa81E) - Diagnostic Codes (1 Of 4))
- Section 7 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostics - Introduction (1 Of 5))
- Section 8 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Diagnostics - Introduction (1 Of 4))
- Section 9 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Service Information)
- Section 10 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Service Information)
- Section 11 (Fuel System (8AR-FTS) - Service Information)
- Section 12 (Fuel System (2GR-FKS) - Service Information)
- Section 13 (Lighting System (Ext) - Diagnostics - Introduction)
- Section 14 (Lighting System (Ext) - Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests)
- Section 15 (Engine Lubrication System (2GR-FKS) - Service Information)
- Section 16 (Engine Lubrication System (8AR-FTS) - Service Information)
- Section 17 (Automatic Transmission System (2GR-FSE,Aa81E) - Diagnostic Codes (3 Of 3) & Circuit Tests)
- Section 18 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Diagnostic Codes (5 Of 9))
- Section 19 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Circuit Tests (2 Of 3))
- Section 20 (Engine Mechanical System (2GR-FKS) - Service Information (1 Of 2))
- Section 21 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Diagnostics - Introduction (3 Of 4))
- Section 22 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Diagnostics - Introduction (4 Of 4))
- Section 23 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Diagnostic Codes (3 Of 9))
- Section 24 (Engine Intake / Exhaust System (2GR-FKS) - Service Information)
- Section 25 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Diagnostic Codes (9 Of 9) & Circuit Tests (1 Of 3))
- Section 26 (Emission Control System (2GR-FKS) - Service Information)
- Section 27 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Diagnostics - Introduction (2 Of 4))
- Section 28 (Engine Intake System (2GR-FKS) - Inspection)
- Section 29 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostic Codes (10 Of 10) & Circuit Tests (1 Of 3))
- Section 30 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostic Codes (04 Of 10))
- Section 31 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostic Codes (02 Of 10))
- Section 32 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostics - Introduction (4 Of 5))
- Section 33 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostics - Introduction (5 Of 5))
- Section 34 (Engine Intake / Exhaust System (8AR-FTS) - Service Information)
- Section 35 (Emission Control System (8AR-FTS) - Service Information)
- Section 36 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostic Codes (03 Of 10))
- Section 37 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostic Codes (05 Of 10))
- Section 38 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostic Codes (08 Of 10))
- Section 39 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostic Codes (09 Of 10))
- Section 40 (Battery / Charging System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests)
- Section 41 (Battery / Charging System (2GR-FKS) - Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests)
- Section 42 (Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System - Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests)
- Section 43 (Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System - Diagnostics - Introduction)
- Section 44 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Circuit Tests (2 Of 3))
- Section 45 (Engine Starting System (8AR-FTS) - Service Information)
- Section 46 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostics - Introduction (2 Of 5))
- Section 47 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostics - Introduction (3 Of 5))
- Section 48 (Automatic Transmission System (8AR-FTS,Aa81E) - Diagnostics - Introduction (1 Of 2))
- Section 49 (Automatic Transmission System (8AR-FTS,Aa81E) - Diagnostics - Introduction (2 Of 2))
- Section 50 (Automatic Transmission System (8AR-FTS,Aa81E) - Diagnostic Codes (3 Of 3) & Circuit Tests)
- Section 51 (Automatic Transmission System (8AR-FTS,Aa81E) - Diagnostic Codes (2 Of 3))
- Section 52 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Circuit Tests (3 Of 3) & Symptom Tests (1 Of 3))
- Section 53 (Automatic Transmission System (Aa81E) - Service Information (2 Of 2))
- Section 54 (Engine Mechanical System (8AR-FTS) - Service Information)
- Section 55 (Engine Cooling System (8AR-FTS) - Service Information)
- Section 56 (Automatic Transmission System (2GR-FKS,Aa81E) - Diagnostics - Introduction)
- Section 57 (Automatic Transmission System (2GR-FKS,Aa81E) - Diagnostic Codes (4 Of 4) & Circuit Tests)
- Section 58 (Automatic Transmission System (2GR-FKS,Aa81E) - Diagnostic Codes (2 Of 4))
- Section 59 (Automatic Transmission System (2GR-FKS,Aa81E) - Diagnostic Codes (3 Of 4))
- Section 60 (Engine Cooling System (8AR-FTS) - Inspection)
- Section 61 (Engine Lubrication System (8AR-FTS) - Inspection)
- Section 62 (Ignition System (8AR-FTS) - Inspection)
- Section 63 (Fuel System (8AR-FTS) - Inspection)
- Section 64 (Generator (8AR-FTS) - Service Information)
- Section 65 (Front Camera System - Diagnostics - Introduction)
- Section 66 (Front Camera System - Diagnostic Codes)
- Section 67 (Front Radar Sensor System - Diagnostics - Introduction)
- Section 68 (Front Radar Sensor System - Diagnostic Codes)
- Section 69 (Automatic Transmission System (2GR-FKS,A760H) - Diagnostics - Introduction)
- Section 70 (Automatic Transmission System (2GR-FSE,Aa81E) - Diagnostic Codes (2 Of 3))
- Section 71 (Forward Recognition Camera System - Diagnostics - Introduction)
- Section 72 (Lane Departure Alert System (W/ Steering Control) - Diagnostics - Introduction)
- Section 73 (Forward Recognition Camera System - Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests)
- Section 74 (Battery / Charging System (2GR-FKS) - Diagnostics - Introduction)
- Section 75 (Generator (2GR-FKS) - Service Information)
- Section 76 (Engine Starting System (2GR-FKS) - Service Information)
- Section 77 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostic Codes (01 Of 10))
- Section 78 (Road Sign Assist System - Diagnostic Codes)
- Section 79 (LANR Tracing Assist System - Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests)
- Section 80 (Cruise Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests)
- Section 81 (Lane Departure Alert System (W/ Steering Control) - Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests)
- Section 82 (Engine Cooling System (2GR-FKS) - Service Information)
- Section 83 (Engine Mechanical System (2GR-FKS) - Service Information (2 Of 2))
- Section 84 (Lane Tracing Assist System - Diagnostics - Introduction)
- Section 85 (Road Sign Assist System - Diagnostics - Introduction)
- Section 86 (Engine Starting System (2GR-FKS) - Inspection)
- Section 87 (Fuel System (2GR-FKS) - Inspection)
- Section 88 (Engine Cooling System (2GR-FKS) - Inspection)
- Section 89 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Diagnostic Codes (8 Of 9))
- Section 90 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Diagnostic Codes (1 Of 9))
- Section 91 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Diagnostic Codes (2 Of 9))
- Section 92 (Automatic Transmission System (2GR-FKS,A760H) - Diagnostic Codes (2 Of 3))
- Section 93 (Automatic Transmission System (2GR-FKS,A760H) - Diagnostic Codes (3 Of 3) & Circuit Tests)
- Section 94 (Battery / Charging System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostics - Introduction)
- Section 95 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Circuit Tests (3 Of 3) & Symptom Tests (1 Of 2))
- Section 96 (Cruise Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostics - Introduction)
- Section 97 (Engine Lubrication System (2GR-FKS) - Inspection)
- Section 98 (Ignition System (2GR-FKS) - Inspection)
- Section 99 (Engine Intake System (8AR-FTS) - Inspection)
- Section 100 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Symptom Tests (2 Of 3))
- Section 101 (Emission Control System (8AR-FTS) - Inspection)
- Section 102 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Symptom Tests (3 Of 3))
- Section 103 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostic Codes (06 Of 10))
- Section 104 (Engine Control System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostic Codes (07 Of 10))
- Section 105 (Emission Control System (2GR-FKS) - Inspection)
- Section 106 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Diagnostic Codes (7 Of 9))
- Section 107 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Diagnostic Codes (6 Of 9))
- Section 108 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Diagnostic Codes (4 Of 9))
- Section 109 (Engine Cooling Fan System (2GR-FKS) - Diagnostics & Circuit Tests)
- Section 110 (Engine Control System (2GR-FKS) - Symptom Tests (2 Of 2))
- Section 111 (Engine Starting System (8AR-FTS) - Inspection)
- Section 112 (Engine Cooling Fan System (8AR-FTS) - Diagnostics & Circuit Tests)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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