1991 LEXUS SC300 shock

REMOVAL OF FRONT FENDER
(See page BO±92)
1. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER (See page BO±91)
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING
(See page BO±102)
3. REMOVE FENDER LINER (a) Remove eight screws.
(b) Remove the liner with four clips.
4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER Remove eleven bolts and the fender.
CAUTION: Do not damage or shock the front airbag
sensor at all.
INSTALLATION OF FRONT FENDER
(See page BO±91)
1. INSTALL FRONT FENDER Install eleven bolts and the fender.
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BODY DIMENSIONS
Description
1. BASIC DIMENSIONS(a) There are two types of dimensions in the diagram. (Three±dimensional distance)
wStraight±line distance between the centers of two
measuring points.
(Two±dimensional distance)
wHorizontal distance in forward/rearward between the centers of two measuring points.
wThe height from an imaginary standard line.
(b) In cases in which only one dimension is given, left and right are symmetrical.
(c) The dimensions in the following drawing indicate actual
distance. Therefore, please use the dimensions as a
reference.
2. MEASURING (a) Basically, all measurements are to be done with atracking gauge. For portions where it is not possible to
use a tracking gauge, a tape measure should be used.
(b) Use only a tracking gauge that has no looseness in the body, measuring plate, or pointers.
HINT:
1. The height of the left and right pointers must be equal.
2. Always calibrate the tracking gauge before measuring or after adjusting the pointer height.
3. Take care not to drop the tracking gauge or otherwise shock it.
4. Confirm that the pointers are securely in the holes.
(c) When using a tape measure, avoid twists and bends in
the tape.
(d) When tracking a diagonal measurement from the front
spring support inner hole to the suspension member
upper rear installation hole, measure along the front
spring support panel surface.
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BODY Body Dimensions (Description)BO±127
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SRS AIRBAG
(See page AB±2)
The LEXUS SC300 is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)\
airbag.
Failure to carry out service operations in the correct sequence could cause the airbag system to deploy,
possibly leading to a serious accident.
When removal or installation of airbag parts and the yellow wire harness\
and connector for the airbag is
necessary, refer to the precautionary notices in the AB section before performing\
the operation.

Work must be started after 20 seconds or longer from the time the ignition switch is set to the LOCK
position and the negative (±) terminal cable is disconnected from the batte\
ry.
(The airbag system is equipped with a back±up power source so that if wor\
k is started within 20 se-
conds of disconnecting the negative (±) terminal cable of the batte\
ry, the airbag may be deployed.

To avoid erasing the memory of each memory system, never use a back±up power supply from
outside the vehicle.

Before repairs, remove the airbag sensors if shocks are likely to be applied t\
o the sensors during
repaires.

The front airbag sensor set bolt has been anti±rust treated. When the\
sensor is removed, always
replace the set bolt with a new one.

If the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor or steering wheel pad ha\
ve been dropped, or if there
are cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace them with new ones.

Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, repla\
ce them with new parts.

Do not expose the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor or steering w\
heel pad directly to hot air
or flames.

The airbag system's wire harness is integrated with the cowl wire harness assembly. The wires for the
airbag wire harness are encased in a yellow corrugated tube. All the connector\
s for the system are
also a standard yellow color. If the airbag system wire harness becomes disconnected or the
connector becomes broken due to an accident, etc., repair or replace it as shown \
on page AB±20.

The steering wheel must be fitted correctly to the steering column with the\
spiral cable at the neutral
position; otherwise, cable disconnection and other troubles may result. \
Refer to page AB±14 of this
manual concerning correct steering wheel installation.

When removing the steering wheel pad or handling a new steering wheel pad, i\
t should be placed with
the pad top surface facing up. In this case, the twin±lock type connector lock lever should be in the
locked state and care should be taken to place it so the connector will not be damaged. (\
Storing the
pad with its metallic surface up may lead to a serious accident if the a\
irbag inflates for some reason.)

Grease should not be applied to the steering wheel pad and the pad should not \
be cleaned with
detergents of any kind.

Store the steering wheel pad where the ambient temperature remains below 93 C (200 F), without
high humidity and away from electrical noise.

Information labels are attached to the periphery of the airbag component\
s. Follow the notices.

When the ignition switch is at ACC or ON and the airbag warning light remains on, the cent\
er airbag
sensor assembly has detected a malfunction code. (See page AB±30).
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Problem No.
 \
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Radio not operating when power switch turned to ºONº 1
 


\
 
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\

Display indicates when power switch turned to ºONº, but no sound (\
including ºnoiseº)
is produced (except woofer). 


2
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Noise present, but AM±FM not operating 3
 
Radio
\
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Any speaker does not work (except woofer). 4
 Radio\
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Volume faint (except woofer). 5 \
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Woofer does not work. 6 


\
 
\

\
Woofer volume faint. 

7
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Reception poor. 8
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Preset memory disappears. 9
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Volume remains at maximum level. 10
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Cassette tape cannot be inserted. 11
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Cassette tape will not eject. 12
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Display indicates, but no sound is produced (except woofer). 13 \
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Any speaker does not work (except woofer). 14 

Tape player
\
 
\

\
Volume faint (except woofer). 

15
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Woofer does not work. 16
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Woofer volume faint. 17
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Sound quality poor. 18
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Volume remains at maximum level. 19
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Magazine cannot be inserted into auto changer. 20
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Magazine is inserted, but display does not indicate ºCDº. 21 \
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Display indicates, but no sound is produced (except woofer). 22 


\
 
\

\
Any speaker does not work (except woofer). 

23
 CDplayer\
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Volume faint (except woofer). 24
 CD player\
 \
RH channel or LH channel speaker volume faint. 25
 \
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Woofer does not work. 26
 \
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Woofer volume faint. 27
 \
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Sound quality poor. 28
 \
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Volume remains at maximum level. 29 
Noise
\
 \
Noise produced by vibration or shock while driving. 30 


Noise\
 
\

\
Noise produced when engine starts. 

31
 Antenna\
 \
Antenna±related. 32
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BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AUDIO SYSTEMBE±219
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30NoiseNOISE PRODUCED BY VIBRATION OR SHOCK
WHILE DRIVING
Is radio properly installed?
Is radio receiver assembly properly installed?
*1 Is radio power amplifier properly installed?
*2 Is woofer amplifier properly installed?*1 Is CD auto changer properly installed?
With vehicle stopped, lightly tap each part.
Is noise produced? Speaker installation faulty.
Radio receiver assembly installation faulty.
Power amplifier installation faulty.
Woofer amplifier installation faulty.
CD auto changer installation faulty. Each part faulty.
Noise produced by static electricity is accululating in the vehicle body\
.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1. BASIC DIMENSIONS
(a) There are two types of dimensions in the diagram.(Three-dimensional distance)

Straight-line distance between the centers of two
measuring points.
(Two-dimensional distance)

Horizontal distance in forward/rearward between
the centers of two measuring points.

The height from an imaginary standard line.
(b) In cases in which only one dimension is given, left and right are symmetrical.
(c) The dimensions in the following drawing indicate actual distance. Therefore, please use the dimen-
sions as a reference.
2. MEASURING
(a) Basically, all measurements are to be done with atracking gauge. For portions where it is not possible
to use a tracking gauge, a tape measure should be
used.
(b) Use only a tracking gauge that has no looseness in the body, measuring plate, or pointers.
HINT:
1. The height of the left and right pointers must be equal.
2. Always calibrate the tracking gauge before measuring or after adjusting the pointer height.
3. Take care not to drop the tracking gauge or otherwise shock it.
4. Confirm that the pointers are securely in the holes.
(c) When using a tape measure, avoid twists and bends in the tape.
(d) When tracking a diagonal measurement from the front spring support inner hole to the suspension
member upper rear installation hole, measure
along the front spring support panel surface.
Center-to-center
straight-line
distance
Three-dimensional
distance
Front Spring Support Inner HoleTape Measure
Along Body
Surface Front Suspension Member Rear Side
Upper Installation Hole Master Gauge
Pointer
Pointer LoosenessBody Looseness
Plate Looseness
Two-dimensional
distance
Center-to-center
Horizontal distance in
forward/rearward
Vertical distance
in lower surface
Vertical distance
in center
Imaginary Standard Line
Wrong Correct
Pointer
BODY DIMENSIONSDI-2
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Front
Fender Area
Area from the Front Fender Apron
to the Cowl Side Member


Before repairing the body, remove the airbag sensors if, during repair, shocks are likely to, be applied
to the sensors due to vibrations of the body or direct tapping with tool\
s or other parts.

Do not expose the airbag sensors or the steering wheel pad directly to h\
ot air or flames.
NOTICE:
1) The maximum ambient temperature tolerance is 120
°C (248°F) for the front airbag sensor, 105°C
(221
°F) for the center airbag sensor assembly and 93°C (200°F) for the steering wheel pad. If it is
possible that the ambient temperature may reach or exceed the temperatur\
e limit, remove the sen- sors and the steering wheel pad from the vehicle or protect them with a \
hot insulation material be-fore starting work.
2) Prior to welding, remove adjacent airbag sensors or the steering wheel p\
ad from the vehicle or protect them with fire-proof covers.

If the front fender or periphery of the vehicle is damaged, visually ins\
pect for damage to the front air-
bag sensor using the inspection procedures described in section AB of th\
e repair manual for the rele-
vant model year.
Also check that the dimensions of the body where the front airbag sensor\
is installed match those in
the body dimension drawings.
(The airbag may malfunction; or may not work, if the mounting angle or \
dimensions of the sensor
mount are not correct.)

If the vehicle is damaged, visually inspect for damage to the steering w\
heel pad using the inspection
procedures described in section AB of the repair manual for the relevant\
model year.

When removing the steering wheel pad or handling a new steering wheel pa\
d, keep the pad upper
surface facing upward. Also, lock the lock lever of the twin lock type c\
onnector at the rear of the pad
and take care not to damage the connector.
(Storing the pad with its metallic surface up may lead to a serious acc\
ident if the airbag inflates for
some reason.)

Store the steering wheel pad where the ambient temperature remains below\
93 °C (200 °F), without
high humidity and away from electrical noise.

Be careful not to let painting materials contact the airbag sensors.

Information labels are attached to the periphery of the airbag component\
s. Follow the NOTICES.
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Fuel Pump ECUAuto Antenna Motor and Relay
Power Seat ECU
(For Passenger's Seat)
Power Seat ECU
(For Driver's Seat) CD Automatic Changer
Wireless Door Lock ECU
Moon Roof Control Relay
Locations of ECUs (Cont'd)
Many ECUs are mounted in this vehicle.
Take the following precautions during body repair to prevent damage to th\
e ECUs.


Before starting electric welding operations, disconnect the negative (-\
) terminal cable from the battery.
When the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, memory of the clock and audio
systems will be cancelled. So before starting work, make a record of the\
contents memorized by each
memory system. Then when work is finished, reset the clock and audio sys\
tems as before.
When the vehicle has tilt and telescopic steering, power seat and outsid\
e rear view mirror, which are all
equipped with memory function, it is not possible to make a record of th\
e memory contents.
So when the operation is finished, it will be necessary to explain this \
fact to the customer, and request
the customer to adjust the features and reset the memory.

Do not expose the ECUs to ambient temperatures above 80 °C (176 °F).
NOTICE: If it is possible the ambient temperature may reach 80°C (176°F) or, more, remove the ECUs
from the vehicle before starting work.

Be careful not to drop the ECUs and not to apply physical shocks to them\
.
5. COMPONENTS ADJACENT TO THE BODY PANELS
Various types of component parts are mounted directly on or adjacently to\
the body panels.
Strictly observe the following precautions to prevent damaging these com\
ponents and the body panels
during handling.

Before repairing the body panels, remove their adjacent components or ap\
ply protective covers over
the components.

Before prying components off using a screwdriver or a scraper, etc., attach protective tape to the tool
tip or blade to prevent damaging the components and the body paint.

Before removing components from the outer surface of the body, attach protective tape to the body to
ensure no damage to painted areas.
HINT: Apply touch-up paint to any damaged paint surfaces.

Before drilling or cutting sections, make sure that there are no wires, \
hoses, etc., on the reverse side.
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