1991 LEXUS SC300 hood release

15. REMOVE CENTER PADUsing a screwdriver, pry out the panel and remove it.
HINT: Tape screwdriver tip before use.
16. REMOVE ENGINE HOOD RELEASE LEVER (a) Remove two screws and the engine hood release lever.
(b) Disconnect the release cable from the lever.
17. REMOVE NO. 1 LOWER FINISH PANEL (a) Using a screwdriver, remove the end pad.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Remove the bolt and two screws.
(c) Disconnect the connectors and remove the panel.
18. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH
19. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL Pull out the panel and disconnect the connector.
20. REMOVE COMBINATION METER (a) Remove two caps.
(b) Remove two screws and the meter.
(c) Disconnect the connectors from the meter.
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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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REMOVAL OF HOOD LOCK CONTROL
(See page BO±24)
1. REMOVE FOLLOWING PARTS: (a) Front bumper
(b) LH front fender wheel opening moulding
(c) LH fender liner
(d) Fender splash shield
(e) Hood release lever
2. REMOVE HOOD LOCK (a) Remove two bolts, the nut and the hood lock.
(b) Disconnect the link from the lock.
3. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE (a) Disconnect the cable from clamps.
(b) Using the screwdriver, pry out the cable stopper fromgrommet.
HINT: Do not damage the grommet with the screwdriver.
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(c) Pull the cable from front wheel housing to remove it.
INSTALLATION OF HOOD LOCK
CONTROL
(See page BO±24)
1. BEFORE INSTALLING PARTS, COAT LOCK WITH MP GREASE
Apply MP grease to the sliding surface of the lock.
2. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE (a) Push the rear side cable through the grommet.
(b) Using the screwdriver, push the cable stopper into thegrommet.
HINT: Do not damage the grommet with the screwdriver.
(c) Clamp the cable to the junction block.
(d) Pass the front side cable through the upper radiator
support.
3. INSTALL HOOD RELEASE LEVER
4. INSTALL HOOD LOCK TEMPORARILY
5. CHECK HOOD LOCK CONTROL FOR PROPER OPERATION
After checking for proper operation, tighten the nut and two
bolts to install the lock.
6. INSTALL FOLLOWING PARTS: (a) Hood release lever
(b) Fender splash shield
(c) LH fender liner
(d) LH front fender wheel opening moulding
(e) Front bumper
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
MA00M±03
There are the maintenance and inspection
items which are considered to be the owner's
responsibility. They can be performed by the
owner or be can have them done at a service
shop. These items include those which should
be checked on a daily basis, those which, in
most cases, do not require (special) tools and
those which are considered to be reasonable
for the owner to perform. Items and procedures
for general maintanance are as follows:
MA00P±04
OUTSIDE VEHICLE
1. TIRES
(a) Check the pressure with a gauge. Adjust ifnecessary.
(b) Check for cuts, damage or excessive wear.
2. WHEEL NUTS Wheel checking the tires, check the nuts for
looseness or for missing nuts. If necessary,
tighten them.
3. TIRE ROTATION It is recommended that tires be rotated every
12,000 km (7,500 miles).
4. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check for wear or cracks whenever they do not
wipe clean. Replace if necessary.
5. FLUID LEAKS
(a) Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or
other fluid.
(b) If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected.
6. DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD
(a) Check that all doors including the trunk lid operate smoothly, and that all latches lock
securely.
(b) Check that the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
MA00R±05
INSIDE VEHICLE
7. LIGHTS
(a) C h e c k t h a t t h e h eadlights, stop lights,
tail±lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. (b) Check the headlight aiming.
8. WARNING LIGHT AND BUZZERS
Check that all warning lights and buzzers func-
tion properly.
9. HORN Check that it is working.
10. WINDSHIELD GLASS
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
11. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check operation of the wipers and washer.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
12. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER Check that the air comes out from the defroster
outlet when operating the heater air condition-
er at defroster mode.
13. REAR VIEW MIRROR
Check that it is mounted securely.
14. SUN VISORS Check that they move freely and are mounted
securely.
15. STEERING WHEEL Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be
alert for changes in steering condition, such as
hard steering, excessive freeplay or strange
noise.
16. SEATS
(a) Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate
smoothly.
(b) Check that all latches lock securely in any position.
(c) Check that the locks hold securely in any latched position.
(d) Check that the head restraints move up and
down smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in ay latches position.
(e) For folding±down rear seat backs, check that the latches lock securely.
17. SEAT BELTS
(a) Ch e ck th a t th e se a t be lt syste m su ch as buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed,
worn or damaged.
18. ACCELERATOR PEDAL Check the pedal for smooth operation and un-
even pedal effort or catching.
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19. BRAKE PEDAL
(a) Check that pedal for smooth operation.
(b) Check that the pedal has the proper reservedistance and freeplay.
(c) Check the brake booster function.
20. BRAKES At a safe place, check that the brakes do not
pull to one side when applied.
21. PARKING BRAKE
(a) Check that the pedal has the proper travel.
(b) On a safe incline, check that the vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake applied.
22. A U TO M AT I C T RANSMISSION PARK
MECHANISM
(a) Check the lock release button of the selector lever for proper and smooth operation.
(b) On a safe incline, check that the vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in the ªPº
position and all brakes released.
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UNDER HOOD
23. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUIDCheck that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
24. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check that the coolant level is between the
LEVEL lines on the see±through reservoir at
normal temperature (20 5C (68 5F)).
25. RADIATOR AND HOSES
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked with leaves, dirt or bugs.
(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.
26. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check the indicator.
When the indicator color is blue, the condition
is satisfactory. A red color indicates that dis-
tilled water must be added, and white indicates
that charging is necessary. 27. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Check that the brake fluid level is near the up-
per level line on the see±through reservoir.
28. ENGINE DRIVE BELT Check drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oili-
ness.
29. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check that level on the dipstick with the engine
turned off.
30. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL Check the level on the dipstick.
The level should be in the ªHOTº or ªCOLDº
range depending on the fluid temperature.
31. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
(b) With the engine idling and the parking and foot brake applied, shift the selector into all
positions from ªPº to ªLº, and then shift into ªPº.
(c) Turn and pull out the dipstick and wipe off the fluid with a clean rag.
Re±insert the dipstick fully and check that the
fluid level is in the ªHOTº range.
(d) Perform this check with the fluid at normal driving temperature (70 ± 80
C (158 ± 176
F)).
If the level is at the low side, add fluid.
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
HINT: Wait about 30 minutes before checking
the fluid level after extended driving at high
speeds in hot weather, driving in heavy traffic
or with a trailer.
32. EXHAUST SYSTEM Visually inspect for cracks, holes or loose sup-
ports.
If any change in the sound of the exhaust or
smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, have the
cause located and corrected.
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