Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Service manual — part 215

BO09Z–01

N21401

BO–42

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BODY

FUEL LID

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INSTALLATION

1.

INSTALL THESE PARTS:

(a)

Fuel inlet pipe shield

(b)

Fuel tank cap

(c)

Ring

(d)

Fuel lid lock assembly
Torque: 5.5 N·m (56 kgf·cm, 49 in.·lbf)

2.

INSTALL FUEL FILLER OPENING LID

(a)

Install the fuel tank cap hanger to the opening lid.

(b)

Install the nut and fuel filler opening lid lock retainer to the
opening lid.
Torque: 5.5 N·m (56 kgf·cm, 49 in.·lbf)

(c)

Using a riveter, install the 2 rivets to the fuel filler opening
lid.

3.

INSTALL THESE PARTS:

(a)

Inner LH cover luggage compartment trim

(b)

Rear floor finish side plates

(c)

Rear floor finish plate

(d)

Luggage compartment floor mat

BO0A0–03

N21846

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque

Wiper Arm and Blade

RH Cowl Top
Ventilator Louver

Hood to Cowl
Top Seal

Wiper Motor

Wiper Link Assembly

Hood Insulator

x 9

Window Washer Hose

Washer Tank

LH Cowl Top
Ventilator Louver

24 (245, 18)

7.0 (71, 62 in.·lbf)

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BODY

FRONT WIPER AND WASHER

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FRONT WIPER AND WASHER

COMPONENTS

BO0A1–01

N13516

N21409

N21410

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BODY

FRONT WIPER AND WASHER

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REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY

2.

REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

(a)

Remove the hood to cowl top seal.

(b)

Remove the 2 clips and cowl top ventilator louver.

HINT:
Raise the front side of the cowl top ventilator louver up and re-
move the cowl top ventilator louver.

3.

REMOVE WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

(a)

Remove the 4 bolts.

(b)

Disconnect the connector, then unfasten the bolt.

(c)

Raise the front side of the wiper motor and link assembly
up and remove the wiper motor and link assembly.

BO0A2–03

N21842

A

A

A

D

B

A

C

B

E

F

I

H

J

K

G

USA:

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A

A

A

C

E

B

D

A

B

I

O

M

K

J

L

N

F

G

H

CANADA:

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BODY

FRONT WIPER AND WASHER

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INSPECTION

INSPECT WASHER NOZZLE
(a)

While operating the washer, check that the points where
the washer fluid hits the windshield and the upsurge area
are within the range indicated by the hatched line.
USA:
A: Approx. 150 mm (5.91 in.)
B: Approx. 50 mm (1.99 in.)
C: Approx. 251 mm (9.88 in.)
D: Approx. 243 mm (9.57 in.)
E: Approx. 100 mm (3.94 in.)
F: Approx. 297 mm (11.69 in.)
G: Approx. 306 mm (12.05 in.)
H: Approx. 90 mm (3.54 in.)
I: Approx. 230 mm (9.06 in.)
J: Approx. 280 mm (11.02 in.)
K: Approx. 440 mm (17.32 in.)

CANADA:
A: Approx. 150 mm (5.91 in.)
B: Approx. 50 mm (1.99 in.)
C: Approx. 262 mm (10.31 in.)
D: Approx. 260 mm (10.24 in.)
E: Approx. 210 mm (8.27 in.)
F: Approx. 239 mm (9.41 in.)
G: Approx. 310 mm (12.20 in.)
H: Approx. 196 mm (7.72 in.)
I: Approx. 194 mm (7.64 in.)
J: Approx. 22 mm (0.87 in.)
K: Approx. 40 mm (1.57 in.)
L: Approx. 230 mm (9.06 in.)
M: Approx. 283 mm (11.14 in.)
N: Approx. 521 mm (20.51 in.)
O: Approx. 548 mm (21.57 in.)

(b)

Check that the lower point where the washer fluid hits the
windshield is within the range of the wiping pattern (the
area of the glass which is wiped by the wiper blades).