Lexus ES: On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
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2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
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3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
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4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
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5. INSPECT HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
| (a) Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly. |
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(b) Check that the hybrid transaxle fluid level is between 0 to 10 mm (0 to 0.394 in.) from the bottom lip of the filler plug opening.
NOTICE:
- When inspecting the hybrid transaxle fluid, make sure that the vehicle is level.
- Be sure to directly check that the hybrid transaxle fluid level is within the specified range.
- Driving the vehicle with an insufficient or excessive amount of hybrid transaxle fluid may damage the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.
- If the hybrid transaxle fluid was replaced or if hybrid transaxle fluid was added, make sure to recheck the hybrid transaxle fluid level after driving the vehicle.
(c) Check for leaks if the hybrid transaxle fluid level is low. (If there are no hybrid transaxle fluid leaks but the hybrid transaxle fluid level is low, add hybrid transaxle fluid.)
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(d) Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the filler plug and a new gasket to the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.
Torque:
50 N·m {510 kgf·cm, 37 ft·lbf}
6. INSPECT FOR HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK
7. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
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8. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
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9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
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10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
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Replacement
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH Click here 2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH Click here 3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER Click here 4. R
Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LH *2 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL RH ● Non-reusable part - -
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Precaution
PRECAUTION PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTING HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM (a) Before the following operations are conducted, take precautions to prevent electric shock by turning the power switch off, wearing insulated gloves, and removing the service plug grip from HV battery.
Inspecting the high-voltage sys
