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Starters: Removal & Installation Lexus RX II

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

WARNINGDeactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. DO NOT apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Removal & Installation

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
  1. Disconnect battery cables.
  2. Remove battery and battery tray.
  3. Remove air cleaner inlet assembly.
  4. Remove air cleaner inlet using the following steps: Disconnect VSV electrical connector. (Scheme 2) Remove wire harness clamp. Remove vacuum hoses from hose clamp. Remove 2 bolts, then remove air cleaner inlet.
  5. Remove air cleaner assembly using the following steps: Disconnect mass air flow meter connector. Disconnect 4 vacuum hoses. Loosen 2 air cleaner cap bolts. Loosen air cleaner hose clamp bolt, then remove air cleaner cap. (Scheme 3) Remove air cleaner filter. Remove wire harness from 2 harness clamps. Disconnect vacuum hose. Remove 3 bolts, then remove air cleaner case.
  6. Remove air cleaner bracket by removing 2 bolts. (Scheme 4)
  7. Remove bolt, then remove air cleaner inlet No. 1.
  8. Disconnect starter connector. (Scheme 5)
  9. Remove nut and disconnect the lead wire from terminal No. 30.
  10. Remove 2 bolts and remove starter motor.
  11. To install starter motor, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-168671-S10783178552004111500000).

Scheme 4

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

Scheme 5