2021 Lexus LS 500h AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal [09/2018 - 10/2020]: Procedure

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2018 - 10/2020]

  2. REMOVE RADIATOR COVER PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  3. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  4. REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  5. REMOVE ECM 
    1. Push in the locks on the 2 levers, raise the 2 levers, and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
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      Raise
      Push
      NOTE:

      After disconnecting the connectors, make sure that dirt, water or other foreign matter does not contact the connecting part of the connectors.

    2. Remove the 2 nuts and ECM.
      NOTE:

      If the ECM has been struck or dropped, replace it.

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  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ECM BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 ECM bracket from the ECM.
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      NOTE:

      If the ECM has been struck or dropped, replace it.

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 ECM BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 ECM bracket from the ECM.
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      NOTE:

      If the ECM has been struck or dropped, replace it.

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