1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
No.Gauge reading kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)ConditionProbable cause Remedy
LO: 1.5 ± 2.0(21 ±28, 147 ±196)
HI: 14.5 ± 15.0(206 ±213, 1422 ±1471)
Normal coolingNormally  functioning
system
During operati

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
No.Gauge reading kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)ConditionProbable causeRemedy
Pressure low at both low and high
pressure sides
Pressure too high at both low and
high pressure sides
Insufficient cooling
Bubbles

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
No.Gauge reading kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)ConditionProbable causeRemedy
Vacuum indicated at low pressure
side, very low pressure indicated at
high pressure.
Pressure too high at low pressure
sides, pressure

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
REFRIGERANT VOLUME
INSPECTION OF REFRIGERANT
VOLUME
1.  RUN ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED
2.  OPERATE A/C AT MAXIMUM COOLING FOR A FEWMINUTES
3.  INSPECT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT Observe the sight glass on the l

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
DRIVE BELT TENSION
INSPECTION OF DRIVE BELT TENSION
1.  INSPECT DRIVE BELTS INSTALLATION CONDITIONCheck that the drive belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
2.  INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION Check

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
REFRIGERANT LINES
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF
REFRIGERANT LINES
ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
1.  INSPECT HOSES AND TUBES FOR LEAKAGEUse a gas leak tester. Replace if necessary.
2.  INSPECT HOSE AND TUBE CONNECTIO

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
REPLACEMENT OF REFRIGERANT
LINES
1.  RECOVER REFRIGERANT IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEMSee page  AC±16
2.  REPLACE FAULTY TUBE OR HOSE NOTICE: To prevent the intrusion of moisture or dirt, caps
should be p

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
A/C UNIT
REMOVAL OF A/C UNIT
1.  RECOVER REFRIGERANT IN SYSTEMSee page  AC±16
2. REMOVE ENGINE See page EM±118
3. REMOVE WATER VALVE
See page  AC±127
4.  REMOVE BRAKE TUBES BRACKET MOUNTING BOLTS