Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Service manual — part 234

BO0BH–05

H13546

Safety Lock
Release Lever

BO–118

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BODY

SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER

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INSTALLATION

1.

INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT

(a)

Install the front seat outer belt retractor
Torque:
Upper bolt: 7.5 N·m (76 kgf·cm, 66 in.·lbf)
Lower bolt: 42 N·m (430 kgf·cm, 31 ft·lbf)

(b)

Install the front seat outer belt shoulder anchor and floor
anchor bolts.
Torque: 42 N·m (430 kgf·cm, 31 ft·lbf)

(c)

Unlock the sensor by operating in the safety lock release
lever as shown in the illustration.

2.

INSTALL THESE PARTS:

(a)

Lower center pillar garnish

(b)

Rear seat side garnish

(c)

Roof side inner garnish

(d)

Front door scuff inside plate

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BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PRECAUTION

HINT:
Take care to observe the following precautions when performing inspections or removal and replacement
of body electrical related parts.
1.

HEADLIGHT SYSTEM

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. They can burst if scratched or
dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. Don’t touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands.
2.

SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM)

The LEXUS ES300 is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) such as the driver airbag and
front passenger airbag. Failure to carry out service operation in the correct sequence could cause the SRS
to unexpectedly deploy during servicing, possibly leading to a serious accident. Before servicing (including
removal or installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure to read the precautionary notices in the
RS section.
3.

AUDIO SYSTEM

If the negative (–) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, the preset AM, FM 1 and FM 2 sta-
tions stored in memory are erased, so make sure to note the stations and reset them after the negative
(–) terminal cable is reconnected to the battery.

If the negative (–) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, the ”ANTI–THEFT SYSTEM” will
operate when the cable is reconnected, but the radio, tape player and CD player will not operate. Be
sure to input the correct ID number so that the radio, tape player and CD player can be operated again.

4.

MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system, refer to precautions in the IN section.

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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

1.

POWER OUTLET

Symptom

Suspect Area

See page

Electric power source cannot be taken out of the power outlet.

1. Battery

2. POWER OUTLET Fuse (Instrument Panel J/B)

3. Wire Harness

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2.

HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM (USA):

Symptom

Suspect Area

See page

Headlight does not light.

(Taillight is normal)

1. HEAD (LH, RH) Fuse (E/G Room J/B)

2. Headlight Control Relay (E/G Room J/B)

3. Headlight Bulbs

4. Wire Harness

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Headlight does not light.

(Taillight does not light up)

1. Integration Relay (Instrument Panel J/B)

2. Light Control Switch

3. Wire Harness

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BE–27

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Only one side light does not light.

1. HEAD (LH, RH) Fuse (E/G Room J/B)

2. Headlight Bulbs

3. Wire Harness

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”Lo–Beam” does not light.

1. Light Control Switch

2. Headlight Dimmer Switch

3. Headlight Bulbs

4. Wire Harness

BE–27

BE–27

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”Hi–Beam” does not light.

1. Light Control Switch

2. Headlight Dimmer Switch

3. Headlight Bulbs

4. Wire Harness

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”Flash” does not light.

1. Headlight Dimmer Switch

2. Wire Harness

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”Auto Turn–off system” does not operate.

1. Integration Relay (Instrument Panel J/B)

2. GAUGE Fuse (Instrument Panel J/B)

3. Ignition Switch

4. Door Courtesy Switch (Driver’s)

5. Wire Harness

6. DOME Fuse (E/G Room J/B)

BE–20

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BE–20

BE–46

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Taillight does not light.

(Headlight does not light)

1. Light Control Switch

2. Integration Relay (Instrument Panel J/B)

3. Wire Harness

BE–27

BE–20

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Taillight does not light.

(Headlight is normal)

1. TAIL Fuse (Instrument Panel J/B)

2. Taillight Control Relay (Instrument Panel J/B)

3. Wire Harness

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BE–27

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Only one side light does not light.

1. Bulb

2. Wire Harness

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Rear Combination light does not light.

1. Wire Harness

2. Light Failure Sensor

3. Bulb

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”Light Auto Turn–off system” does not operate.

1. Integration Relay

2. Wire Harness

3. DOME Fuse (E/G Room J/B)

4. Door Courtesy Switch (Driver’s)

BE–20

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3.

HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM (CANADA):

Symptom

Suspect Area

See page

Headlight does not light.

(Taillight is normal)

1. Wire Harness

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Headlight does not light.

(Taillight does not light up)

1. Wire Harness

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Only one side light does not light.

1. Headlight Bulb

2. Wire Harness

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”Lo–Beam” does not light.

1. Headlight Control Relay (E/G Room J/B)

2. Light Control Switch

3. Integration Relay (Instrument Panel J/B)

4. Wire Harness

5. HEAD LO (LH, RH) Fuse (E/G Room R/B No.2)

6. Headlight Bulb

BE–27

BE–27

BE–20

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”Hi–Beam” does not light.

1. DRL No.2 Fuse (E/G Room R/B No.2)

2. Daytime Running Light Relay No.2

(E/G Room R/B No.2)

3. Daytime Running Light Relay

4. Daytime Running Light Relay No.3

(E/G Room R/B No.2)

5. Daytime Running Light Relay No.4

(E/G Room R/B No.2)

6. DOME Fuse (E/G Room J/B)

7. Headlight Dimmer Switch

8. Wire Harness

9. HEAD HI (LH, RH) Fuse (E/G Room J/B)

10. Headlight Bulb

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BE–27

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BE–27

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BE–27

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BE–27

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”Flash” does not light.

1. DRL No.2 Fuse (E/G Room R/B No.2)

2. Daytime Running Light Relay No.2

(E/G Room R/B No.2)

3. Daytime Running Light Relay

4. Daytime Running Light Relay No.3

(E/G Room R/B No.2)

5. Daytime Running Light Relay No.4

(E/G Room R/B No.2)

6. DOME Fuse (E/G Room J/B)

7. Headlight Dimmer Switch

8. Wire Harness

9. HEAD HI (LH, RH) Fuse (E/G Room J/B)

10. Headlight Bulb

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BE–27

BE–27

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BE–27

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BE–27

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BE–27

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”Auto Turn–off System” dose not operate.

1. Integration Relay (Instrument Panel J/B)

2. GAUGE Fuse (Instrument Panel J/B)

3. Ignition Switch

4. Door Courtesy Switch (Driver’s)

5. Wire Harness

6. DOME Fuse (E/G Room J/B)

BE–27

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BE–27

BE–46

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Headlight does not light with engine running and light control SW

OFF.

1. GAUGE Fuse (Instrument Panel J/B)

2. DOME Fuse (E/G Room J/B)

3. Other Parts*

4. Daytime Running Light Relay

5. Daytime Running Light Relay No.3

(E/G Room R/B No.2)

6. Wire Harness

7. HEAD HI (LH, RH) Fuse (E/G Room J/B)

8. Headlight Bulb

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BE–27

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BE–27

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