2000 LEXUS GS400 airbag

PP0T8±01
± PREPARATIONBODY
PP±95
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BODY
SST (Special Service Tools)
09812±00010Door Hinge Set Bolt Wrench
09806±30010Windshield Moulding Remover
09082±00700SRS Airbag Deployment Tool
09082±00740Airbag Deployment Wire
Sub±harness No.2

SS0FC±03
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
SS±59
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
Steering wheel3536026
Steering wheel pad7.17263 in.´lbf
Front passenger airbag assembly x Instrument panel5.65749 in.´lbf
Front passenger airbag assembly x Instrument panel reinforcement2020515
Seatback assembly x Seat adjuster6162245
Seat cushion assembly x Seat adjuster1919414
Front seat x body3737527
Front seat outer belt x Front seat4243031
Airbag sensor assembly2020014
Front airbag sensor2020014
Side airbag sensor assembly2020014

± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSBODY
SS±65
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U) INSTRUMENT PANEL
±±±
Steering wheel nut3536026
Front passenger airbag assembly x reinforcement5.65750 in.´lbf
FRONT SEAT±±±
Side airbag assembly x Seatback frame5.45548 in.´lbf
Seat x Body3737527
Seatback x Seat adjuster6162245
Seat cushion x Seat adjuster1919414
REAR SEAT±±±
Seatback x Body1818513
SEAT BELT±±±
Front Seat Belt:±±±
Adjustable anchor x Body4243031
Shoulder anchor x Adjustable anchor4243031
Outer belt x Front seat4243031
Retractor x Body Upper Bolt:7.57666 in.´lbf
Lower Bolt:4243031
Inner belt x Seat4243031
Rear Seat Belt:±±±
Floor anchor x Body4243031
Inner belt x Body4243031
Retractor x Body4243031
Tether anchor x Body2020414

SR0DE±01
± STEERINGSTEERING SYSTEM
SR±1
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STEERING SYSTEM
PRECAUTION

Care must be taken to replace parts properly because they could affect the performance of the
steering system and result in a driving hazard.

The LEXUS GS400/300 is equipped with SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) such as the driv-
er airbag and front passenger airbag. Failure to carry out service operation in the correct se-
quence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deployed during servicing, possibly leading to
a serious accident. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or
replacement), be sure to read the precautionary notices in the RS section.

SR0DL±04
F03675
Screw
Case Torx
Screw
F02560
Airbag Connector
Correct Wrong
F02561
Matchmarks
SST
± STEERINGPOWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMNSR±11
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
NOTICE:

If the airbag connector is disconnected with the igni-
tion switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.

Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace with new ones.
(a) Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
(b) Remove the steering wheel lower No.2 and No.3 covers.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 torx screws.
HINT:
Loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumfer-
ence catches on the screw case.
(d) Pull the pad out from the steering wheel and disconnect
the airbag connector.
CAUTION:

When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface
of the pad facing upward.

Never disassemble the wheel pad.
NOTICE:
When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the air-
bag wire harness.
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the steering wheel set nut.
(c) Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft
assembly.
(d) Using SST, remove the wheel.
SST 09950±50012 (09951±05010, 09952±05010,
09953±05020, 09954±05020)

F02562
Matchmarks
A
B
F02563
SR±12± STEERINGPOWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN
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3. REMOVE UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS
Remove the 3 screws.
4. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL
CABLE
(a) Disconnect the 4 connectors.
(b) Disconnect the airbag connector.
(c) Remove the 3 screws.
5. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (See page BE±34)
NOTICE:
Do not disassemble the cable or apply oil to it.
6. REMOVE NO.1 UNDER COVER
(a) Remove the 3 screws.
(b) Disconnect the OBD II.
(c) Disconnect the connectors.
7. REMOVE FINISH PLATE AND END PAD
8. REMOVE NO.1 SAFETY PAD
(a) Remove the 2 screws and disconnect the hood lock re-
lease lever from the panel.
(b) Remove 4 pad set bolts and screw.
9. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT NO.7
10. DISCONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and control
valve shaft.
(b) Loosen the bolt A and remove the bolt B.
11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Remove the brake pedal return spring.
(c) Loosen the hole cover clamp.
(d) Remove the 4 column assembly set nuts.
12. REMOVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt A.
13. REMOVE DUST COVER

SR0DP±01
F02563
F02562
A
B
Matchmarks
± STEERINGPOWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMNSR±17
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INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL DUST COVER
2. INSTALL INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Temporarily tighten the bolt A.
3. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
(a) Torque the 4 column assembly set nuts.
Torque: 25 N´m (260 kgf´cm, 19 ft´lbf)
(b) Tighten the hole cover clamp.
(c) Install the brake pedal return spring.
(d) Connect the connectors.
4. CONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and con-
trol valve shaft.
(b) Torque the bolt B.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
(c) Torque the bolt A.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
5. INSTALL HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT NO.7
6. INSTALL NO.1 SAFETY PAD
(a) Install the 4 pad set bolts and screw.
(b) Install the 2 screws and connect the hood lock release le-
ver to the panel.
7. INSTALL FINISH PLATE AND END PAD
8. INSTALL NO.1 UNDER COVER
(a) Connect the connectors.
(b) Connect the OBD II.
(c) Tighten the 3 screws.
9. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE
(See page BE±34)
10. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL
CABLE
(a) Tighten the 3 screws.
(b) Connect the airbag connector.
(c) Connect the 4 connectors.
11. INSTALL UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS
Tighten the 3 screws.

F02564Mark
F03676
Torx ScrewScrew Case
SR±18± STEERINGPOWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN
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12. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
(a) Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
(b) Turn the cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes
harder to turn the cable.
(c) Then rotate the cable clockwise about 3 turns to align the
mark.
HINT:
The cable will rotate about 3 turns to either left or right of the
center.
13. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
(a) Align the matchmarks on the wheel and main shaft.
(b) Torque the wheel set nut.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
(c) Connect the connector.
14. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD
NOTICE:

Make sure the wheel pad is installed to the specified
torque.

If the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are
cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connec-
tor, replace the wheel pad with a new one.

When installing the wheel pad, take care that the wir-
ings do not interfere with other parts and are not
pinched between other parts.
(a) Connect the airbag connector.
(b) Install the pad after confirming that the circumference
groove of the torx screw is caught on the screw case.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench, torque the 2 screws.
Torque: 8.8 N´m (90 kgf´cm, 78 in.´lbf)
(d) Install the steering wheel lower No.2 and No.3 covers.
15. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT