1991 LEXUS SC300 low oil pressure

Hood Hinge
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(See page BO±22)
HINT: Install the hinge by following removal sequence in
reverse.
1. REMOVE HOOD Removal: (See steps 1 to 2 on page BO±20)
Installation: (See steps 1 to 2 on page BO±20)
2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER Removal: (See steps 1 to 6 on page BO±12 to 13)
Installation: (See page BO±14)
3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER Removal: (See steps 1 to 4 on page BO±92)
Installation: (See steps 1 to 4 on page BO±92 to 93)
4. REMOVE COWL LOUVER
5. REMOVE HOOD HINGE
Remove two bolts and the hinge.
Hood Support
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(See page BO±22)
1. REMOVE SUPPORT FROM HOOD Remove the bolt and the support from hood.
HINT: While supporting the hood with your hand, remove
the hood.
2. REMOVE SUPPORT FROM BODY Remove the bolt and the support.
3. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE HOOD SUPPORT NOTICE: Handling the damper.
(a) Do not disassemble the damper as the cylinder is filled
with pressurized gas.
(b) If the damper is to be repl aced, drill a 2.0 ± 3.0 mm
(0.079±0.118 in.) hole in the bottom of the removed
damper cylinder to completely release the high±pressure
gas before disposing of it.
(c) When drilling, chips may fly out so work carefully.
(d) The gas is colorless, odorless and non±toxic.
(e) When working, handle the damper carefully. Never score or scratch the exposed part of the piston rod, and never
allow paint or oil to get on it.
(f) Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the damper fully extended.
4. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORTInstall the support.
Torque: 22 N Vm (225 kgf Vcm 16 ft Vlbf)
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EQUIPMENT (Cont'd)
PartNote
Torque wrench
Clip removerFor removing cowl louver
Masking tapeRear window defogger wire
Tim foilRear window defogger wire
SSM (SPECIAL SERVICE MATERIALS)
Part NamePart No.Use etc.
Adhesive 1324,
Three bond 1324 or equivalent08833±00070Power seat housing set nut, Power seat slide and vertical
motor set screw
Adhesive 1344,
Three bond 1344,
Loctite 242 or equivalent
08833±00080Low oil pressure warning switch Water temperature
sender gauge
Dupont paste No. 4817±Rear window defogger wire
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DESCRIPTION
The combination meter has various meters and gauges which show the vehicle'\
s condition, warning lights which
monitor abnormalities in the vehicle and inform the driver, indicator lights which inform the driver of the condition
of each part of vehicle, and a function for illumination and brightness ad\
justment of meters and gauges.
The component parts of this system and their functions are described in \
the following table.
Parts NameFunction
SpeedometerThe speedometer needle moves in accordance with signals from the speed s\
ensor to
indicate the vehicle's speed.
TachometerThe tachometer needle moves in accordance with signals from the igniter \
to indicate the
engine's speed.
Water Temperatrue
GaugeThe water temperature gauge's needle moves in accordance with signals from the send-
er gauge and indicates the temperature of the engine coolant.
Fuel GaugeThe fuel gauge needle moves in accordance with signals from the sender g\
auge, indicat-
ing the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
OdometerThe odometer counts the total distance traveled by the vehicle in accord\
ance with pulse
signals from the speed sensor.
Twin Trip Switch
The twin trip meter counts the distance traveled by the vehicle in accor\
dance with pulse
signals from the speed sensor. It can be reset using a switch and can be used to switch
between trip meters A and B.
Circuit Plate
This plate contains the circuitry for each meter and gauge and for each \
warning light and
indicator light, as well as an internal engine oil level warning drive c\
ircuit, drive circuits for
the odometer and trip meter and brightness adjustment circuitry for each\
indicator.
Speed SensorMounted in the transmission, this sensor outputs pulse signals to the co\
mbination meter
in accordance with the speed of the output shaft.
Twin Trip SwitchOperation of this switch switches between the A and B trip meters and se\
nds reset sig-
nals to the combination meter.
Water
Temperature Sender
GaugeThis sender converts engine coolant temperatures to a resistance value i\
n signal form to
the combination meter.
Fuel Sender GaugeThis sender converts the level of fuel remaining in fuel tank to resista\
nce value and
sends the resistance value in signal form to combination meter.
Rheostat Light
Control VolumeIn order to adjust the degree of illumination of the combination meter, the resistance val-
ue of the built±in variable resistor is sent to the combination meter\
and rheostat light
control.
Fuel Level Warning
SwitchWhen the level of fuel remaining falls below a predetermined level, cont\
inuity is estab-
lished with this switch, which is built into the fuel sender gauge, caus\
ing a warning light
to light up.
Low Oil Pressure
Warning SwitchThis switch is mounted on the engine block. Continuity is established in\
this switch when
the oil pressure is low, causing a warning light to light up.
Integration Relay (Seat
Belt Warning Relay)
This relay receives current from fuse GAUGE and DOME and is connected to\
each
buckle switch, door courtesy switch, key unlock warning switch and warni\
ng light. As
part of the seat belt warning system, it sounds a chime and lights a war\
ning light when
seat belts are unfastened. As part of the key unlock warning system, it \
sounds a chime
when the set conditions are fulfilled.
Light Failure SensorThis sensor senses when a bulb in rear combination light is burnt out an\
d lights up a
warning light.
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ConnectionCheck forTester connectionConditionSpecified value
A19 A15Trip switch A/BPushContinuity
Trip switchContinuity
A19±A15Trip switch A/BFreeNo continuityTrip switchContinuity
A20 A15Trip switch RESETPushContinuityA20±A15Trip switch RESETFreeNo continuity
DOME
FuseVoltageA11±GroundConstantBattery positive voltage
Speed
SVoltageA13 A15
Ignition
switch
*3 Revolve propeller shaft0V
11 V
SensorVoltageA13±A15switch
ON*3 Stop propeller shaft0V or 11V
C1±GroundPBattery positive voltage
C2±GroundIgnitionRBattery positive voltage
Neutral start
it hVoltageC3±Ground
Ignition
switch
ON andNBattery positive voltageswitchVoltageC4±GroundON and
shift leverDBattery positive voltage
C5±Ground
shift lever
position2Battery positive voltage
C16±Ground
osition
LBattery positive voltage
O/D OFFContinuityC18 GroundO/D OFF switchONContinuity
SwitchContinuityC18±GroundO/D OFF switchOFFNo continuity
AlternatorContinuityC15±GroundEngine stopContinuity
ºLº terminalVoltageC14±GroundEngine runningBattery positive voltage
FuelContinuityA7 GroundFuel remainderFullNo continuity
SenderContinuityA7±GroundFuel remainderEmptyContinuity
GaugeFull, Approx. 79.3 mm
(3.12 in.)Approx. 6

ResistanceA8±C8Float
position1/2, Approx. 193.1 mm
(76.0 in.)Approx. 32.5

Empty, Approx. 308.1 mm
(12.13 in.)Approx. 97

*Window
washer level
ContinuityB9±GroundON (float down)Continuitywasher level
warning
switchContinuityB9 Ground
(Canada)OFF (float up)No continuity
Brake fluidBrake fluid levelON (float down)Continuity
Level warning
Brake fluid level
warning SWOFF (float up)No continuity
SW and
Parking brake
SW
ContinuityC13±GroundParking brake
ON (Depress the Ped-
al))Continuity
SWParking brake
SWOFF (Release the Ped-
al)No continuity
Low oil
PressureContinuityC19 GroundEngine condition
RunningNo continuity
Pressure
Warning SWContinuityC19±GroundEngine conditionStopContinuity
Door courtesyContinuityC12 GroundDriver's andOpen (ON)Continuityy
SwitchContinuityC12±GroundDriver s and
passenger's doorClosed (OFF)No continuity
IGN fuseVoltageC14 GroundIgnition switchONBattery positive voltageVoltageC14±GroundIgnition switchLOCK or ACCNo voltage
CIG fuseVoltageA6 GroundIgnition switchACC or ONBattery positive voltageVoltageA6±GroundIgnition switchLOCK or STARTNo voltage
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CHECK AND REPLACEMENT OF
ENGINE COOLANT
1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVOIR TANK
The coolant level should be between the ºLOWº and ºFULLº
lines at low temperature.
If low, check for leaks and add coolant up to the ºFULLº line.
2. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY There should be no excessive deposits of rust or scales
around the radiator cap or radiator filler hole, and the coolant
should be free from oil.
If excessively dirty, replace the coolant
3. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT (a) Remove the radiator cap.
CAUTION: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not
remove it while the engine and radiator are still hot, as
fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure.
(b) Drain the coolant from the radiator drain cock andengine drain plug.
(c) Close the drain cock and plug.
Torque (Engine drain plug):
29 NVm (300 kgf Vcm, 22 ft Vlbf)
(d) Fill the system with coolant.
w Use a good brand of ethylene±glycol base coolant,
mixed according to the manufacturer's direction.
w Using coolant which includes more than 50 %
ethylene±glycol (but not more than 70%) is
recommended.
NOTICE:
w Do not use alcohol type coolant.
w The coolant should be mixed with demineralized water or
distilled water.
Coolant capacity (w/ Heater): M/T 8.5 liters (9.0 US qts, 7.5 Imp. qts)
A/T 8.4 liters (8.9 US qts, 7.4 Imp. qts)
(e) Install the radiator cap.
(f) Start the engine and check for leaks.
(g) Recheck the coolant level and refill as necessary.
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CHECK AND REPLACEMENT OF
ENGINE COOLANT
1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVE TANKThe coolant level should be above the ºCOLD LEVELº at nor-
mal temperature (20 5C (68 5F)).
If low, check for leaks and add coolant up to the ºCOLD LEV-
ELº.
2. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY There should not be any excessive deposits of rust or scales
around the radiator cap or reservoir tank filler hole, and the
coolant should be free from oil.
If excessively dirty, clean the coolant passages and replace
the coolant.
3. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT (a) Remove the radiator cap from the reservoir tank.
CAUTION: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not
remove the cap while the engine and radiator are still hot,
as fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure.
(b) Remove the filler plug from the water inlet housing.
(c) Loosen the three drain plugs on the radiator and
cylinder block, drain the coolant from the radiator and
engine.
(d) Clean the coolant passages.
(e) Close the three drain plugs.
Torque (Engine drain plug):
18 NVm (180 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
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(3) Upper radiator hose or radiator
(4) Reservoir hose to radiator
5. INSTALL BATTERY
6. FILL ENGINE WITH COOLANT (See page CO±5)
Capacity (w/ Heater):
M/T 8.5 liters (9.0 US qts, 7.5 Imp. qts)
A/T 8.4 liters (8.9 US qts, 7.4 Imp. qts)
7. (A/T)
CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL (See pageMA±11 )
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
8. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
9. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE DATA
ThermostatValve opening temperature80±84 5c176±183 5F
Valve liftat 95 5C (203 5F) 8.5 mm0.335 in.
Radiator capRelief valve opening pressureSTD74±103 kPa
(0 75 1 05 k f/ 10 7 14 9 i)(0.75±1.05 kgf/cm, 10.7±14.9 psi)
Limit59 kPa0.6 kgf/cm28.5 psi
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Part tightenedN
mkgf
cmft
lbf
Engine drain plug X Cylinder block2930022
Water pump X Cylinder block2121015
Water pump X Water by±pass pipe2121015
Water by±pass outlet X Cylinder head 8.89078 in.
lbf
Water inlet X Water pump 8.89078 in.
lbf
Oil cooler X Radiator lower tank (A/T) 8.38574 in.
lbf
Oil cooler X Pipe (A/T)1515011
Radiator fan shroud X Radiator 4.95043 in.
lbf
Radiator X Body121209
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COOLING SYSTEM Radiator, Service SpecificationsCO±21
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BLEEDING OF HYDRAULIC COOLING
SYSTEM
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR TANKIf low, add fluid.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON II
HINT: Check that fluid level is within the ºHOTº level on reser-
voir tank. If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the ºCOLDº\
level on the tank.
2. BLEED COOLING SYSTEM (a) Using SST, connect terminals OP1 and E1 of the check(ºDIAGNOSISº) connector.
SST 09843±18020
HINT: When terminals OP1 and E1 are connected, the circuit
of the water temp. sensor is grounded, fixing the fan speed
at approx. 1,100 rpm. (Fail±safe operation occurs.)
(b) Start the engine without depressing the accelerator pedal.
(c) Leave the engine running for several seconds.
(d) Check that there is no foaming and emulsification of the fluid in the reservoir tank.
INSPECTION OF OIL PRESSURE
1. CONNECT PRESSURE GAUGE
(a) Remove the union bolt and gasket, and disconnect thepressure hose from the hydraulic motor.
(b) Connect the gauge side of a pressure gauge to pressure
hose, and the valve side to the hydraulic motor.
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