2003 LEXUS LS430 Factory Repair Manual

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 14: Depressing Brake Pedal Several Times And Loosen Bleeder Plug 
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3. When fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pe

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 15: Tightening Bleeder Plug And Release Brake Pedal 
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Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3  
If fluid leaks, tighten or replace the leaking part. 
C

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 16: Exploded View Of Brake Pedal Support Sub-Assy 
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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 
1.REMOVE SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVER CAP LH  
2.REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER RH

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual 3.REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER LH  
4.REMOVE SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER OUTER FR  
5.REMOVE SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER INNER FR  
6.REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSY LH  
7.REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL END  
8.

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 17: Checking Brake Pedal Height 
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17.CHECK PEDAL FREE PLAY 
a. Stop the en
gine and depress the brake pedal several times until no vacuum remains in t

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual b. Push in the pedal until the resistance begins to be felt, and then measure the distance as shown in 
the illustration.  
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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 18: Checking Pedal Free Play 
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18.CHECK PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual a. Release the parking brake pedal.  
b. With the engine running, depress the pedal and measure the pedal reserve distance, as shown in the 
illustration.  
Pedal reserve distance from asphalt sheet a