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AC0X9±01
I02404
± AIR CONDITIONINGEXPANSION VALVE
AC±59
2744 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrig-
erant.
Specified amount: 600 ± 50 g (21.16 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL
(See page BO±91)
3. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
(a) Pry out the packings.
HINT:
At the in time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Do not reuse the packing.
(b) Using SST, remove the 4 bolts and separate the expan-
sion valve and tube and accessory.
SST 07110±61050
Torque: 4.1 N´m (42 kgf´cm, 36 in.´lbf)
NOTICE:
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt
out of the system.
HINT:
At the in time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 6 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them
to the tube and valve.
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AC0XO±01
I03742
± AIR CONDITIONINGPRESSURE SWITCH
AC±77
2762 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrig-
erant.
Specified amount: 600 ± 50 g (21.16 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. REMOVE PRESSURE SWITCH FROM LIQUID TUBE
Disconnect the connector and remove the pressure switch.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
HINT:
Lock the switch mount on the tube with an open end
wrench, being careful not to deform the tube, and remove
the switch.
At the time of installation, please refer to the following
item.
Lubricate a new O±ring with compressor oil and install the
switch.
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AC0XX±01
I05028
AC±92
± AIR CONDITIONINGENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SWITCH
2777 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE (ECT) SWITCH
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR
HINT:
It is not necessary to drain out all coolant
3. REMOVE ECT SWITCH
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the ECT switch.
Torque: 7.4 N´m (75 kgf´cm, 65 in.´lbf)
(c) Remove the O±ring from ECT switch.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate a new O±ring with soapy water and install the switch.
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AT062±01
D01037
No.1 Safety PadEnd Pad
Finish PlateGlove Compartment Panel Assembly
No.2 Under Cover Box Plate
Ash Receptacle
No.1 Under Cover
Cluster Finish Panel
Shift Lever Assembly
Rear Console Armrest
Console Box
No.3 Console Box Mounting Bracket
No.1 Console Box DuctLower Rear Console Box
8.3 (85, 74 in.´lbf)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
AT±13
1961 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS
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D01038
Shift Control Rod
Heat Insulator
Heated Oxygen Sensor
Front Exhaust Pipe Front Exhaust Pipe
Heated Oxygen Sensor Heated Oxygen Sensor Gasket
13 (130, 9)
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
44 (450, 33)
Gasket
Gasket
Gasket
Gasket
2JZ±GE Engine:
1UZ±FE Engine:
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
Non±reusable partx6
44 (450, 33)
44 (450, 33)
44 (450, 33)
44 (450, 33)
44 (450, 33)
44 (450, 33)44 (450, 33)
44 (450, 33)
44 (450, 33)
44 (450, 33)
44 (450, 33)
44 (450, 33)
44 (450, 33)
AT±14
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
1962 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
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D01090
Shift Lever Knob
Shift Lever Knob
Cover
Shift Lever
Sub±AssemblyShift Lever Detent Pin
Shift Lever Spring Damper
Compression Spring
Shift Lock Release Link
Indicator Lamp Wire Position Indicator Housing
Position Indicator
Lens
Slide Cover
Shift Lever Guide
Housing
Shift Lever
Anti±Rattle Cushion
Shift Lock
Plate Stopper
Shift Lever
Torsion Spring
Spring Holder
Lower Control Shaft Bushing
Lower Control Shaft Piece
Plate Washer
Shift Lever Boot Connecting Rod Swivel
Shift Lock Solenoid Link
Control ShaftPin
BulbConnector
Compression Spring
Plate WasherRoller
Spacer
Clip Control Lever
2.0 (20, 17 in.´lbf)
3.9 (40, 35 in.´lbf)
2.0 (20, 17 in.´lbf)
13 (128, 9)
Shift Lock
Control Unit
AssemblyShift Lock Release
Spring
No.1 Shift Lock
Switch PlateShift Lever Plate
Spacer
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
: MP grease: Specified torqueShift Lever Cap
Wire Protector
Shift Lever Nut
Shift Lock
Plate Stopper
Cap
Slotted
Spring Pin
Non±reusable part
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
AT±15
1963 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
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AT063±01
D01039
AT±16
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
1964 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. RAISE VEHICLE
NOTICE:
Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.
2. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
1UZ±FE Engine: (See page EM±120)
2JZ±GE Engine: (See page EM±97)
3. REMOVE HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 6 bolts and heat insulator.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
4. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL ROD
(See page AT±28)
5. LOWER VEHICLE
6. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
(See page BO±88)
Grove compartment panel assembly
Box plate
No.2 under cover
No.1 safety pad
No.1 under cover
Cluster finish panel
Lower rear console box
Console box and rear console armrest
No.3 console box mounting bracket
Ash receptacle
No.1 console box duct
Finish plate
End pad
7. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connectors and wire harness from the
shift lever assembly.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and shift lever assembly.
Torque: 8.3 N´m (85 kgf´cm, 74 in.´lbf)
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AT065±01
D01085
D01084
Lip
D01083
D01082
AT±22
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
1970 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REASSEMBLY
HINT:
Before reassembly, apply MP grease to the parts indicated by
arrows.
(See page AT±13)
1. INSTALL CLIP, CONNECTING ROD SWIVEL, LOWER
CONTROL SHAFT BUSHING, LOWER CONTROL
SHAFT PIECE, PLATE WASHER AND SHIFT LEVER
BOOT TO CONTROL LEVER
(a) Install the shift lever boot, 2 plate washers, lower control
shaft piece, lower control shaft bushing and connecting
rod swivel to the control lever.
(b) Using pliers, install the clip.
2. INSTALL CONTROL LEVER, SPACER AND CONTROL
SHAFT
(a) Connect the shift lever boot to the shift lever plate.
HINT:
Pull out the 3 lips of the shift lever boot securely, as shown in
the illustration.
(b) Install the control shaft and 2 spacers.
(c) Install and torque the nut.
Torque: 13 N´m (128 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
3. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER SUB±ASSEMBLY
(a) Install a new shift lever nut to the shift lever sub±assem-
bly.
HINT:
Insert the shift lever nut securely until it fits and check there is
no looseness.