1991 LEXUS SC400 battery replacement

PRECAUTIONS
Take care to observe the following precautions when performing inspection\
s or removal and replacement
of body electrical related parts.
1. SRS AIR±BAG SYSTEM

Work must be started approx. 20 seconds after the ignition is set to the Loc\
k position and the negative
(±) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery. (See page AB±2)

When disconnecting any of the connectors in the SRS AIR±BAG system, be su\
re to Lock the ignition
switch and disconnect the battery negative (±) terminal first. Since the connectors are twin \
lock type
connectors, disconnect the connectors only after releasing the first stage lock.

When connecting SRS AIR±BAG system connectors, be sure to lock them secur\
ely. (If the connectors
are not locked securely, the system may not operate when needed.)

Always store the steering wheel pad with the pad surface facing upward. (Stor\
ing the pad with its
metallic surface up may lead to a serious accident if the air bag inflates for s\
ome reason.)

When installing the spiral cable, be sure the vehicle is in the straight ahe\
ad condition and confirm that
the spiral cable is in the neutral position when it is installed. (See pag\
e BE±40)

INFORMATION LABELS (NOTICE) are attached to the periphery of the air bag componen\
ts. Follow
the NOTICE.
2. MICRO COMPUTER PRESET DRIVING POSITION SYSTEM
Power Seat Control System
Power Mirror Control System
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering System

If the battery negative (±) terminal is disconnected, the preset driv\
ing positions stored in memory are
erased, so be sure to note the positions and reset them after the battery termi\
nal is reconnected.
3. AUDIO SYSTEM

If the battery negative (±) terminal is disconnected, the preset AM, F\
M 1 and FM 2 stations stored in
memory are erased, so be sure to note the stations and reset them after the battery terminal is
reconnected.

If the battery negative (±) terminal is disconnected, the ºANTI±\
THEFT SYSTEMº will operate when
the terminal is reconnected, but the radio, tape player and CD player will \
not operate. Be sure to input
the correct ID number so that the radio, tape player and CD player can be o\
perated again.
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Replacement of Relays
REPLACEMENT OF RELAY IN RELAY
BLOCK NO. 1, NO. 4 and NO. 5
1. REMOVE FOLLOWING PARTS:(See page BO±112)
(a) No. 1 under cover.
(b) Door scuff plate.
(c) Floor carpet.
2. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF RELAY
(a) Remove the junction block No. 1 set bolts.
(b) Disconnect connectors.
(c) Separate the relay block No. 4 and No. 5 from the junction block No. 1.
(d) For installation follow the removal procedure in reverse.
Replacement of Relay Block No. 2
(A)
REPLACEMENT OF RELAY BLOCK NO. 2
(A) IN RELAY BLOCK NO. 2
1. REMOVE RELAY BLOCK NO. 2 (A)
(a) Remove the battery. CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and negative (±) terminal
cable is disconnected from the battery.
(b) Remove the relay block No. 2 cover.
(c) Pry loose two locking lugs and remove the nut.
2. INSTALL RELAY BLOCK NO. 2 (A) For installation follow removal procedure in reverse.
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REPLACEMENT OF RELAY BLOCK NO. 2
(B) IN RELAY BLOCK NO. 2
1. REMOVE RELAY BLOCK NO. 2 (B)
(a) Disconnect the battery terminals.CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and negative (±) terminal
cable is disconnected from the battery.
(b) Remove the relay block No. 2 cover.
(c) Remove the relay block No. 2 lower cover.
2. INSTALL RELAY BLOCK NO. 2 (B) For installation follow the removal procedure in reverse.
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Parts Replacement ± Headlight
(Headlight)
REPLACEMENT OF HEADLIGHT
1. REMOVE HEADLIGHT(a) Remove battery (LH) or disconnect negative termial (±)from the battery (RH).
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and negative (±) terminal
cable is disconnected from the battery.
(b) Remove fender liner. ( BO±92)
(c) Remove a screw and two nuts.
(d) Disconnect connector.
(e) Remove headlight (Low Beam).
(f) Disconnect connector.
(g) Remove front bumper. ( BO±12)
(h) Remove the bolt.
(i) Remove headlight (High±Beam).
2. INSTALL HEADLIGHT For installation, follow the removed procedure in reverse.
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Parts Replacement ± Taillights
(Clearance Light)
REPLACEMENT OF CLEARANCE LIGHT
(See page BE±37)
HINT: Replacement of Headlight (LO±Beam).
(FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT)
REPLACEMENT OF FRONT SIDE
MARKER LIGHT
1. REMOVE FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT (a) Disconnect negative (±) terminal from the battery.
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx.20
seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the
ºLOCKº position and negative (±) terminal cable is
disconnected from the battery.
(b) Remove fender liner. BO±92)
(c) Remove two nuts.
(d) Remove front side marker light from bumper.
(e) Disconnect connector.
2. INSTALL FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT For installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
(Light Failure Sensor)
See page BE±62
(Integration Relay)
See page BE±49
(Rear Combination Assembly)
REPLACEMENT OF REAR
COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY
(a)Disconnect negative (±) terminal from the battery.
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20
seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the
ºLOCKº position and negative (±) terminal cable is
disconnected from the battery.
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(b) Remove the luggage compartment trim.
(c)Disconnect connector.
(d) Remove four nuts and rear combination light assembly.
2. INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY Follow the removal procedure in reverse to carry out installa-
tion.
(License Plate Light)
REPLACEMENT OF LICENSE PLATE
LIGHT
1. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT(a) Disconnect negative (±) terminal from the battery.
CAUTION: Work must be started after. 20 seconds from
the time the ignition switch is turned to the ºLOCKº posi-
tion and negative (±) terminal cable is disconnected from
the battery.
(b) Remove the rear bumper.
(c) Disconnect connector.
(d) Remove three screws and the license plate light.
2. INSTALL LICENSE PLATE LIGHT
Follow the removal procedure in reverse to carry out
installation.
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Parts Replacement ± Stoplights
(Rear Combination Light)
(See page BE±56 )
(High Mount Stop Light)
REPLACEMENT OF HIGH MOUNT STOP
LIGHT
1. REMOVE HIGH MOUNT STOP LIGHT
(a) Disconnect negative (±) terminal from the battery.
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and negative (±) terminal
cable is disconnected from the battery.
(w/o Rear Spoiler)
(b) Separate the woofer speaker cover from package tray
trim.
(c) Disconnect connector.
(d) Remove woofer speaker cover.
(e) Remove five screws and separate the high mount stop light from woofer speaker cover.
(w/ Rear Spoiler)
(f) Separate the rear spoiler from the luggage door. (See page BO±106 )
(g) Remove three screws and separate the high mount stop
light from rear spoiler.
2. INSTALL HIGH MOUNT STOP LIGHT For installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
Parts Inspection± Stop Light System
(Stop Light Switch)
STOP LIGHT SWITCH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF STOP
LIGHT SWITCH
1. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH
(a) Remove instrument panel subassembly cover underNo.1 and brake pedal return spring.
(b) Disconnect connector.
(c) Remove a nut and switch.
2. ADJUSTMENT OF STOP LIGHT SWITCH (See page BR±4)
3. INSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH For installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
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Parts Replacement (Turn Signals)
(Cornering Light)
REPLACEMENT OF CORNARING LIGHT
1. REMOVE CORNARING LIGHT(a) Disconnect negative (±) terminal from the battery.
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and negative (±) terminal
cable is disconnected from the battery.
(b) Remove front under cover. (See page BO±92 )
(c) Remove a screw and two nuts.
(d) Remove cornaring light from bumper.
(e) Disconnect connector.
2. INSTALL CORNARING LIGHT For installation follow the removal procedure in reverse.
(Front Turn Signal Light)
REPLACEMENT OF FRONT TURN
SIGNAL LIGHT
(See page BE±37 )
HINT: Replacement of Headlight (LO±Beam)
(Rear Combination Light)
(See page BE±56 )
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