2000 LEXUS GS400 instrument panel

AC0WJ±01
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Instrument Panel
Reinforcement
No.2 Brace
No.1 Brace
Water Hose
Bracket
Blower Unit Liquid Tube
Suction Hose
10 (100, 7)
Defroster Nozzle
Heater to Register
Center Duct
Air Duct
Air Duct RH
Center Air Duct
Air Duct LH

O±Ring
A/C Unit
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque

Non±reusable part
AC±22
± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING UNIT
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AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
COMPONENTS

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± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING UNIT
AC±25
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5. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
(a) Cooler No.1 grommet
(b) Heater pipe grommet
(c) Drain hose grommet
(d) Instrument panel and reinforcement
(See page BO±91)
(e) Blower unit
(See page AC±30)
6. REMOVE 3 AIR DUCTS
(a) Remove the 2 screws and center air duct.
(b) Slide the floor carpet backward.
(c) Disconnect the wire harness clamps.
(d) Remove the 2 bolts and air ducts LH, RH.
7. REMOVE A/C UNIT
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the wire harness set nut.
(c) Disconnect the wire harness clamps.
(d) Remove the 2 nuts, bolt and A/C unit.

AC0WO±01
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Instrument Panel
Reinforcement
Blower Unit
Bracket
Wire Harness
Air Duct
No.2 Brace
No.1 Brace
Air Refiner Filter
Cover
Blower Motor Air Inlet Servomotor
Blower Unit Case
± AIR CONDITIONINGBLOWER UNIT
AC±29
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BLOWER UNIT
COMPONENTS

AC0WP±01
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AC±30
± AIR CONDITIONINGBLOWER UNIT
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REINFORCE-
MENT
(See page BO±91)
2. REMOVE AIR DUCT
(a) Disconnect the connector clamp.
(b) Remove the 3 screws and air duct.
3. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
(a) Release the claw of the connector bracket and discon-
nect the connector bracket.
(b) Disconnect the wire harness set clamps.
(c) Disconnect the wire harness.
4. REMOVE BLOWER UNIT
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.
(c) Remove the bolt, screw and nut.
(d) Remove the blower unit.

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± AIR CONDITIONINGEXPANSION VALVE
AC±59
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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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AC0XK±01
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Front Side
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AC±72
± AIR CONDITIONINGSENSOR
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SENSOR
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE SOLAR SENSOR
Using a screw driver, pull out the sensor and disconnect the
connector.
HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

At the time of installation, please refer to the following
item.
Insert the sensor to instrument panel as shown in the il-
lustration.
2. REMOVE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(a) Remove the No. 1 under cover.
(See page BO±91)
(b) Remove the room temperature sensor.
(1) Remove the No.1 safety pad set bolts and screws.
(2) Disconnect the connector and aspirator hose.
(3) Remove the screw and sensor.

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Fuses
Relays 1. AM1 H±Fuse
2. WASHER Fuse
3. FOG Fuse
4. TAIL Fuse
B. Taillight Control Relay A. Fog Light Relay
C. Body ECU No.2
Driver Side Instrument Panel Junction Block
5. SRS±ACC Fuse
6. GAUGE Fuse
7. FUEL OPN Fuse
8. D FR DOOR Fuse
9. PANEL Fuse
10. HTR Fuse
11. SRS±B Fuse
12. P/SEAT (D) Fuse
13. RAD NO.2 Fuse
14. WIP Fuse
15. OBD Fuse
16. STOP Fuse
17. CIG Fuse
18. ECU±IG Fuse
19. STARTER Fuse
20. IGN Fuse
21. D FR DOOR Fuse
2
21 34 5
678 9
10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17
18 19 20AB
C 1
± BODY ELECTRICALPOWER SOURCE
BE±19
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Fuses
Relays 1. DEF H±Fuse
2. ±
3. ±
4. MIR HTR Fuse
A. Ignition Main Relay
B. Mirror Heater Relay
E. Body ECU No.1
Passenger Side Instrument Panel Junction Block
5. ±
6. ±
7. S/ROOF Fuse
8. P FR DOOR Fuse
9. ±
10. ±
11 .
12. P/SEAT (P) Fuse
13. DOME Fuse
14. SEAT HTR Fuse
15. ±
16. TV Fuse
17. ECU±B2 Fuse
18. ±
19. ±
20. ±
21. P FR DOOR Fuse
2
21 34 5
67 8 9
10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17
18 19 20AB
E
C. Defogger Relay
D. Heater Relay
CD
1
BE±20
± BODY ELECTRICALPOWER SOURCE
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