1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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INSPECTION OF EGR VALVE 
(USA Spec.)
1.  DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OFBATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turn

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B.  Inspect EGR valve operation(a)  Remove the three bolts and stepping motor from thehousing.
(b)  Apply battery voltage to terminal B1 (or B2), and while repeately grounding (*S4)±(S4 and *S3)±(S

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(b)  Install the EGR valve with the two nuts.
Torque: 18 NVm (185 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
(c)  Connect the following hoses:
(1)  Water by±pass hose (from ISC valve) to the EGR valve
(2)  Water by±pass

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3.  INSPECT EGR VALVECheck for sticking and heavy carbon deposits.
If a problem is found, replace the EGR valve assembly.
4.  REINSTALL EGR VALVE (a)  Place a new gasket on the EGR valve adaptor.
NOT

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
THREE±WAY CATALYST (TWC) SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
To reduce HC, CO and NOx emissions, they are oxidized, reduced and convert\
ed to nitrogen (N2), carbon
dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) by the catalyst.
OPE

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
INSPECTION OF EXHAUST PIPE
ASSEMBLY
1.  CHECK CONNECTIONS FOR LOOSENESS OR DAMAGE
2. CHECK CLAMPS FOR WEAKNESS, CRACKS OR
DAMAGE
INSPECTION OF CATALYTIC
CONVERTERS
CHECK FOR DENTS OR DAMAGE If any pa

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COMPONENTS FOR REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS (Contd)
REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC
CONVERTERS
(Main Catalytic Converters)
1.  REMOVE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS (MAIN)
(a)  Check that the converter is coo

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
(Sub±Catalytic Converter (USA Spec.
only)
1.  DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OFBATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after, approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch