Lexus ES: On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. SECURE VEHICLE
(a) Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel.
CAUTION:
- Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedure.
- If the vehicle is not secure and the shift lever is moved to N, the vehicle may suddenly move, possibly resulting in an accident or serious injury.
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2. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) When moving the shift lever from P to R with the engine switch on (IG) and the brake pedal depressed, check that the shift lever moves smoothly and correctly into position.
(b) Start the engine and check that the vehicle moves forward when the shift lever is moved from N to D and moves rearward when the shift lever is moved to R.
If the operation is not as specified, inspect or adjust the park/neutral position switch assembly or transmission control cable assembly.
3. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK OPERATION
(a) Move the shift lever to P.
(b) Turn the engine switch off.
(c) Check that the shift lever cannot be moved from P to any other position.
(d) Turn the engine switch to on (IG), depress the brake pedal, and check that the shift lever can be moved to another position.
If the operation is not as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit assembly.
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4. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON OPERATION
(a) Move the shift lever to P.
(b) Turn the engine switch off.
(c) Remove the shift lock release button cover.
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(d) Press the shift lock release button and check that the shift lever can be moved from P to any other position.
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Reassembly
REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL LOWER POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING (a) Engage the 4 claws and 2 guides to install the lower position indicator housing to the shift lock control unit assembly. NOTICE:
Removal
REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. SECURE VEHICLE (a) Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel. CAUTION:
Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedure.
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Shift Paddle Switch
ComponentsCOMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 NO. 1 SWITCH WIRE *2 SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH (TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY) *3 STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY *4 STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY *
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Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSHING (for LH Side) (a) Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushing to the front stabilizer bar as shown in the illustration. *a Cutout *b Stopper Ring Front of the Vehicle Outside of the Vehicle NOTICE:
Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE 1. PREPARE VEHICLE FOR HEADLIGHT AIM ADJUSTMENT (a) Prepare the vehicle:
Ensure that there is no damage or deformation to the vehicle body aro
