1991 LEXUS SC400 oil level

Parts NameFunction
Coolant Level
Warning SwitchThis switch is installed in the radiator reservoir tank. It lights up a \
warning light when the
coolant level becomes low.
Engine Oil Level
Warning SwitchThis switch is mounted in the engine oil pan. It lights a warning light \
when the engine oil
level is low.
Brake Fluid Level
Warning SwitchThis switch is mounted in the brake master cylinder reservoir tank. It l\
ights up a warning
light when the brake fluid level is low.
Parking Brake SwitchThis switch is on the parking brake lever bracket. Continuity in this sw\
itch is established
when the lever is released, causing a warning light to light up.
Door Courtesy SwitchContinuity is established in this switch when a door is opened, causing \
a warning light to
light up.
Warning LightsWhen an abnormality is detected in the vehicle, current is sent to these\
lights, or they are
grounded, causing them to light up.
Indicator LightsCurrent is sent to these lights, or they are grounded, causing them to l\
ight up and indicate
the vehicle's condition to the driver.
Window Washer Level
Warning SwitchThis switch is mounted in the window washer tank. It lights a warning li\
ght when the
window washer level becomes low.
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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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ConnectionCheck forTester connectionConditionSpecified value
Turn signalHazard warning switch ONBattery positiveTurn signal
SW andB 16 Ground
Hazard warning switch ONBattery ositive
voltage e 0V
HazardB±16±Ground
IG SW ON and turn signal SW ºLeftºBattery positive
Warning
Si hVoltage
IG SW ON and turn signal SW ºLeftºBattery ositive
voltage e 0V
SwitchVoltage
Hazard warning switch ONBattery positive
B 17 Ground
Hazard warning switch ONBattery ositive
voltage e 0VB±17±Ground
IG SW ON and turn signal SW ºRightºBattery positiveIG SW ON and turn signal SW ºRightºBattery ositive
voltage e 0V
HeadlightLi ht t l SWDimmer SW ºHIº orBattery positiveHeadlight
VoltageB7±GroundLight control SW
ºHEADº
Dimmer SW HI or
ºFlashº
Battery ositive
voltageVoltageB7±GroundºHEADºDimmer SW ºLOºNo voltage
ContinuityB6±GroundLight control SW
º
HEADº
Dimmer SW ºHIº or
ºFlashºContinuityContinuityB6 GroundºHEADºDimmer SW ºLOºNo continuity
IgniterVoltageA9±GroundEngine RunningVoltage
fluctuates
ECT patternVoltageB4 GroundIG SW ON and ECT patternPWRBattery positive voltageECT attern
Select switchVoltageB4±GroundIG SW ON and ECT attern
select SW positionNORMNo voltage
Engine oilOil temperature below approx. 55 5C (131 5F)Continuityg
Level warn-
ing Switch
ContinuityB8±Ground
Oil temperature
above approx. 55 5CON (float up)ContinuitygContinuityB8 Groundabove a rox. 55 C
(131 5F) and SW
positionOFF (float off)No continuity
GAUGE fuseVoltageA1 GroundIgnition switchONBattery positive voltageVoltageA1±GroundIgnition switch
positionLOCK, ACC, STARTNo voltage
Neutral StartVoltageA12±GroundIgnition switch
position
START (ºPº or ºNº
range)Battery positive voltage
switch
VoltageA12 GroundpositionLOCK, ACC, ONNo voltage
ECU±BVoltageC11 GroundIgnition switchONBattery positive voltage
FuseVoltageC11±GroundIgnition switch
positionLOCK, ACC, STARTNo voltage
Rheostat
Li ht t l
ON (Rheostat knob
t d itiBtt ltLight control
VolumeLight control SWturned any position
except fully clock-
Battery voltage or
5V or moreVolume
VoltageA2±Ground
g
HEAD or TAIL and
rheostat volume
except fully clock-
wise)5V or more
VoltageA2 Groundrheostat volume
knob positionOFF (Rheostat knob)
turned fully clockNo voltageknob ositionturned fully clock-
wise)No voltage
GroundA8±GroundConstantContinuity
ContinuityA10±GroundConstantContinuityContinuityA22±GroundConstantContinuity
A23±GroundConstantContinuity
*1 Jack up the vehicle.*2 Shift lever position is ºPº range.
If circuit is not as specified, refer to BE±100 wiring diagrams
and inspect the circuits connected to other parts.
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(c) Install the new pad support plates.
8. INSTALL NEW PADS
(a) Apply disc brake grease to both sides of the inner anti±squeal
shim.
(b) Install the 2 anti±squeal shims on each pad.
(c) Install inner pad with the pad wear indicator plates facing downward.
(d) Install the outer pad.
NOTICE: There should be no oil or grease adhering to the fric-
tion surfaces of the pads or the disc.
(e) Install the 2 anti±squeal springs.
9. INSTALL CALIPER
(a) Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.
(b) P re ss in th e pisto n with wa te r pu mp plie rs or simila r
implement.
HINT: If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder
plug and push in the piston while letting some brake fluid es-
cape.
(c) Install the caliper.
(d) Hold the sliding pin and torque the installation bolt.
Torque: 34 N Vm (350 kgf Vcm, 25 ft Vlbf)
10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
11. CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE
CALIPER REMOVAL
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1. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets from the caliper, then
disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
(b) Use a container to catch the brake fluid as it drains out.
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8. INSTALL NEW PADS
(a) Apply disc brake grease to both sides of the inner anti±squeal
shim.
(b) Install the 2 anti±squeal shims on each pad.
(c) Install the inner pad with the pad wear indicator plates facing
downward.
(d) Install the outer pad.
NOTICE: There should be no oil or grease adhering to the fric-
tion surfaces of the pads or the disc.
(e) Install the 2 anti±squeal springs.
9. INSTALL CALIPER
(a) Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.
(b) P re ss in th e pisto n with wa te r pu mp plie rs or simila r implement.
HINT: If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder
plug and push in the piston while letting some brake fluid es-
cape.
(c) Install the caliper.
(d) Hold the sliding pin and torque the installation bolt.
Torque: 34 N Vm (350 kgf Vcm, 25 ft Vlbf)
10. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
11. CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE
CALIPER REMOVAL
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1. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets from the caliper, then
disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
(b) Use a container to catch the brake fluid as it drains out.
2. REMOVE CALIPER
(a) Hold the sliding pin and loosen the 2 installation bolts.
(b) Remove the 2 installation bolts.
(c) Remove the caliper from the torque plate.
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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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REMOVAL OF RADIATOR
(See Components on page CO±15)
1. REMOVE BATTERY CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 seconds or
longer from the time the ignition switch is turned to the
ºLOCKº position and the negative (±) terminal cable is dis-
connected from the battery.
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVERS
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±6)
4. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK (a) Disconnect the coolant level sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Reservoir hose from water inlet housing
(2) Reservoir hose from radiator
(c) Remove the two bolts and reservoir tank bracket.
(d) Disconnect the reservoir tank from the reservoir tank bracket, and remove the reservoir tank.
5. DISCONNECT HOSES Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Upper radiator hose from radiator
(2) Lower radiator hose from radiator
(3) Two oil cooler hoses (for A/T) from radiator. Plug hose end.
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