2003 LEXUS LS430 Factory Repair Manual

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual PRECAUTION 
1.DO NOT HANDLE REFRIGERANT IN AN ENCLOSED AREA OR NEAR NAKED FLAME 
Fig. 1: Identifying Precaution For Handling Refrigerant
 
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2.ALWAYS WEAR E

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 2: Identifying Precaution For Liquid Refrigerant 
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If liquid refrigerant gets in your eyes or on your skin: 
a. Wash the area with lots of cool water.

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual compressor burnout may occur. Necessary care should be taken to avoid this. 
Fig. 3: Identifying Precaution Operating Compressor
 
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7.DO NOT OPEN HIGH PRES

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual overheating etc. 
9.DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE AND COMPRESSOR WITH NO REFRIGERANT 
10.SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 
The LEXUS LS430 is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Restraint system) such as th

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 4: Identifying Air Conditioning System Components And Replacements Location (1 Of 2) 
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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 5: Identifying Air Conditioning System Components And Replacements Location (2 Of 2) 
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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 
1.INSPECT REFRIGERANT VOLUME 
a. Check the sight glass on the liquid tube. 
Test conditions: 
Engine is running at 1,500 rpm  
Single A/C: 
Blower speed control switch at "H

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 6: Checking Sight Glass On Liquid Tube 
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Fig. 7: Refrigerant Volume Chart
 
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