1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
INSPECTION OF HIGH±TENSION CORDS
1.  REMOVE HIGH±TENSION CORDS(See steps 1 to 9 on pages  IG±11 to 14)
2.  INSPECT HIGH±TENSION CORD RESISTANCE
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance.
Maximum

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
4.  VISUALLY INSPECT SPARK PLUGSCheck the spark plug for thread damage and insulator dam-
age.
If abnormal, replace the spark plug.
Recommended spark plug:   ND PK20R11
NGK BKR6EP11
5.  INSPECT ELECT

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
INSPECTION OF IGNITION COIL
1. (RH IGNITION COIL)REMOVE IGNITION COIL (See page  IG±21)
2.  (LH IGNITION COIL)
DISCONNECT IGNITION COIL CONNECTOR AND HIGH±
TENSION CORD FROM IGNITION COIL
3.  INSPE

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
INSPECTION OF CAM POSITION
SENSORS
1.  DISCONNECT CAM POSITION SENSOR CONNECTORS(a)  (RH Cam Position Sensor)Disconnect  the cam position sensor connector from the
ignition coil bracket.
(See steps 5

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
HIGH±TENSION CORDS AND CORD
CLAMPS
COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL OF HIGH±TENSION CORDS
1.  DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OFBATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after ap

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
2.  REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR(a)  Disconnect the following hoses:(1)  Air hose from ISC valve
(2)  Air hose (from PS air control valve) from intake air connector
(b)  Remove the bolt holding the in

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
6.  REMOVE VSV FOR EVAP SYSTEMRemove the two bolts, and disconnect the VSV from cylinder
head and timing belt cover.
7.  REMOVE RH NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER Remove the three bolts and timing belt cover.

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
(b)  Disconnect  the high±tension cords from the ignitioncoils.
w Using a screwdriver, lift up the lock claw and
disconnect  the holder from the ignition coil.
w Disconnect  the high±tension cord a