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E50573
I22117
Condition : Periodically cools and then fails to cool
- HEATER & AIR CONDITIONERREFRIGERANT
55-3
2618 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
2. INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE WITH MAN-
IFOLD GAUGE SET
(a) This is a method in witch the trouble is located by using
a manifold gauge set. Read the manifold gauge pressure
when the these conditions are established.
Test conditions:
Temperature at the air inlet with the switch set
at RECIRC is 30 - 35 °C (86 - 95 °F)
Engine running at 1,500 rpm
Blower speed control switch at ºHIº position
Temperature control dial at ºCOOLº position
A/C switch ON
Fully open doors
(1) Normally functioning refrigeration system.
Gauge reading:
Low pressure side:
0.15 - 0.25 MPa (1.5 - 2.5 kgf/cm
2)
High pressure side:
1.37 - 1.57 MPa (14 - 16 kgf/cm
2)
(2) Moisture present in refrigeration system.
SymptomProbable causeDiagnosisRemedy
During operation, pressure on low
pressure side sometimes become
a vacuum and sometime normal
Moisture in refrigerating system
freezes at expansion valve orifice
causing a temporary stop of cycle,
however, when it melts, normal
state is restored. Drier in oversaturected state
Moisture in refrigerating system
freezes at expansion valve orifice
and blocks circulation of refriger-
ant(1) Replace condenser
(2) Remove moisture in cycle by
repeatedly evacuating air
(3) Supply proper amount of new
refrigerant
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400FU-02
C93015
C92370
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSFLOOR SHIFT ASSY
40-33
2548 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
FLOOR SHIFT ASSY
OVERHAUL
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO.1 (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY LOWER (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUB-ASSY LOWER LH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
7. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSY (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
8. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET
9. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSY (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
12. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.1 (SEE PAGE 55-17)
13. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.2 (SEE PAGE 55-17)
14. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX DUCT NO.1 (SEE PAGE 55-17)
15. DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT PARKING LOCK CABLE
ASSY
(a) Disconnect the parking lock cable end from the lever pin
of the floor shift assembly.
(b) Using a screwdriver, disconnect the parking lock cable
from the floor shift assembly and clamp.
(c) Disconnect the cable clamp.
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400FV-02
C93015
C92370
C93152
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSFLOOR SHIFT PARKING LOCK CABLE ASSY
40-41
2556 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
FLOOR SHIFT PARKING LOCK CABLE ASSY
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO.1 (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY LOWER (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUB-ASSY LOWER LH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
7. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL UPPER REAR (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
8. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET
9. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSY (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
12. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.1 (SEE PAGE 55-17)
13. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.2 (SEE PAGE 55-17)
14. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX DUCT NO.1 (SEE PAGE 55-17)
15. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT PARKING LOCK CABLE
ASSY
(a) Disconnect the parking lock cable end from the lever pin
of the floor shift assembly.
(b) Using a screwdriver, disconnect the parking lock cable
from the floor shift assembly and clamp.
(c) Disconnect the cable clamp.
(d) Turn the ignition switch to ACC or ON.
(e) Using a screwdriver, remove the cable from the upper
bracket.
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- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSFLOOR SHIFT PARKING LOCK CABLE ASSY
40-43
2558 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
17. INSPECT CHECK KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION(See page 40-31)
18. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX DUCT NO.1
19. INSTALL AIR DUCT REAR NO.2
20. INSTALL AIR DUCT REAR NO.1
21. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH
22. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH
23. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSY
24. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET
25. INSTALL CONSOLE PANEL UPPER REAR
26. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUB-ASSY LOWER LH
27. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER
28. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY LOWER
29. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO.1
30. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
31. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
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320OJ-03
F16915
Instrument Panel Insert
Sub-assy Lower LH
Instrument Panel
Sub-assy Upper
Front Door Scuff Plate LH Driver Side
Junction Block AssyHeater to Foot Duct No.3Steering Column Cover LowerSteering Column Cover Upper Instrument Cluster Finish Panel
Steering Column Assy
Steering Intermediate
Shaft Sub-assyHorn Button Assy Steering Wheel Cover
No.2 Steerig Wheel Assy
20.6 (210, 15)
20.6 (210, 15)50 (510, 37)
8.8 (90, 78 in.Vlbf)
NVm (kgfVcm, ftVlbf) : Specified torqueSteering Wheel
Cover No.3
Connector Cover
Steering Column
Cover Lower No.2
32-14- BRAKEACCELERATOR & BRAKE PEDAL ASSY (From August,
2002)
2448 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
COMPONENTS
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320OG-05
F16911
F16914
32-16- BRAKEACCELERATOR & BRAKE PEDAL ASSY (From August,
2002)
2450 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
OVERHAUL
1. PRECAUTION (SEE PAGE 60-1)
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (SEE PAGE 60-1)
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2
5. REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER (SEE PAGE 82-1)
6. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH (SEE PAGE 82-1)
7. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE PAGE 60-22)
8. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)
9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUB-ASSY LOWER LH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
12. REMOVE HEATER TO FOOT DUCT NO.3 (SEE PAGE 32-14)
13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR NO.2 (SEE PAGE 50-8)
14. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (SEE PAGE 50-8)
15. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
16. DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT PARKING LOCK CABLE ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
17. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
18. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSY NO.2 (SEE PAGE 50-8)
19. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
20. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK ASSY
(a) Remove the 3 nuts and junction bloke assy, then discon-
nect the connector.
21. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING
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F16914
F16911
32-20- BRAKEACCELERATOR & BRAKE PEDAL ASSY (From August,
2002)
2454 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
34. INSTALL BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING
35. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK ASSY
(a) Install the junction block assy with the 3 nuts, then con-
nect the each connector.
36. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
37. CONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
38. CONNECT FLOOR SHIFT PARKING LOCK CABLE ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
39. INSPECT CHECK KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION (SEE PAGE 50-8)
40. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
41. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY (SEE PAGE 60-31)
42. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (SEE PAGE 50-8)
43. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR NO.2 (SEE PAGE 50-8)
44. INSTALL HEATER TO FOOT DUCT NO.3 (SEE PAGE 32-14)
45. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUB-ASSY LOWER LH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
46. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
47. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
48. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
49. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY (SEE PAGE 50-8)
50. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE PAGE 60-22)
51. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE PAGE 60-22)
52. INSTALL STEERING PAD SWITCH (SEE PAGE 82-1)
53. INSTALL CONNECTOR COVER (SEE PAGE 82-1)
54. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2
55. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (SEE PAGE 05-818)
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3211X-04
F40995
F40996
BR3753
32-28
- BRAKEBRAKE BOOSTER ASSY
2462 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTICE:
Wash off the brake fluid immediately if it comes into contact with a painted surface.
3. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSY (SEE PAGE 32-21)
SST 09023-00101
4. REMOVE VACUUM HOSE ASSY
(a) Remove the bolt and separate the vacuum hose from the
vacuum hose bracket.
(b) Slide the clip and disconnect the vacuum hose from the
brake booster.
5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUB-ASSY LOWER LH (SEE PAGE 71-1 1)
8. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING
9. REMOVE PUSH ROD PIN
(a) Remove the clip and push rod pin.
10. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS
(a) Loosen the lock nut and remove the push rod clevis.
11. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE TUBE NO.5
(a) Using SST and remove the front brake tube No.5.
SST 09023-00101
12. REMOVE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSY
(a) Remove the 4 nuts.
(b) Pull out the brake booster assy.