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BR0K4±07
F02816
Headrest
Seatback
Seat Cushion
Rear Speed Senser
5.5 (56, 49in.´lbf)
5.0 (51, 44 in.´lbf)
8.0 (82, 71 in.´lbf)
18 (185, 13)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque BR±60
± BRAKEREAR SPEED SENSOR
2168 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REAR SPEED SENSOR
COMPONENTS
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BR0K5±07
F02817
F02818
± BRAKEREAR SPEED SENSOR
BR±61
2169 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
(a) Remove the seat cushion and 2 headrests.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and seatback.
Torque: 18 N´m (185 kgf´cm, 13 in.´lbf)
(c) Disconnect the speed sensor connector and pull out the
sensor wire harness with the grommet.
2. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the clamp bolt holding the sensor wire harness
to the suspension arm No. 1.
Torque: 5.0 N´m (51 kgf´cm, 44 in.´lbf)
(b) Remove the clamp nut holding the sensor wire harness
to the body.
Torque: 5.5 N´m (56 kgf´cm, 49 in.´lbf)
(c) Remove the sensor installation bolt and speed sensor
from the axle carrier.
Torque: 8.0 N´m (82 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)
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RS07J±02
H11866
Seatback CoverFront Seatback Board
Seat Cushion Assembly
Seat Adjuster
Front Seat Inner
Cushion Cover
Seat Track CoverSeat Track Cover
Reclining Adjuster
Inside Cover LH
Front Seat Cushion ShieldFront Seat Outer Belt
Seat Belt Anchor
Cover Cap Power Seat
Switch KnobSide Airbag Assembly
: Specified torque
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
Non±reusable part Hog Ring
61 (622, 45)
61 (622, 45)
19 (194, 14)
37 (375, 27)
37 (375, 27)
42 (430, 31)
37 (375, 27)37 (375, 27)
19 (194, 14)
19 (194, 14)
Headrest Support Headrest
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS±39
2270 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS
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RS0JC±01
N20339
H03709
RS±40
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
2271 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected
and the ignition switch is in ON or ACC position, DTCs
will be recorded.
Never use the airbag parts from another vehicle.
When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR AN-
CHOR
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the seat belt anchor cover
cap.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Remove the front seat outer belt floor anchor.
2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 seat track covers.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts, then disconnect the airbag connec-
tor.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
(c) Remove the front seat.
3. REMOVE HEADREST
4. REMOVE POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOBS
5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER CUSHION COVER
7. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WIRE HARNESS
(a) Remove the connector from the bracket.
(b) Remove the 5 clamps and wire harness from the seat
cushion frame
8. REMOVE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the wire harness from the seat cushion asseml-
by.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and seat cushion assemlby from the
seat adjuster.
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RS0JE±01
H02863
H02864
RS±50
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
2281 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
NOTICE:
Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replac-
ing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. INSTALL SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the wire harness to the seat cushion inside covers
as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the wire harness.
(b) Install the seat cushion inside cover with the 2 screws.
HINT:
Do the same for LH and RH.
(c) Install the seatback assembly with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 61 N´m (622 kgf´cm, 45 ft´lbf)
(d) Install new hog rings.
HINT:
When installing hog rings, take care to prevent wrinkles as least
as possible.
(e) Install the seatback board with the 2 screws to the seat-
back assembly.
2. INSTALL SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the seat cushion assembly with the 4 bolts to the
seat adjuster.
(b) Install the wire harness to the seat cushion, as shown in
the illustration.
Torque: 19 N´m (194 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
3. INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER CUSHION COVER
4. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
5. INSTALL NO.1 FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
6. INSTALL POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOBS
7. INSTALL HEADREST
8. INSTALL FRONT SEAT
(a) Mount the front seat to the vehicle.
(b) Connect the connectors.
(c) Slide the front seat to the rearmost position.
(d) Tighten the bolts on the rear side temporarily,from the bolt
on the outer side tighten them completely.
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
(e) Slide the front seat to the most front position.
(f) Tighten the bolts on the rear side temporarily, from the bolt
on the outer side tighten them completely.
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
(g) Install the 4 seat track covers.