Lexus SC300 / Lexus SC400. Manual — part 564

31. INSTALL LH NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER

(a) Install the three gaskets to the timing belt cover.
(b) Install the cord grommet to the high–tension cord.
(c) Install the cord grommet to the timing belt cover.
(d) Fit portion A of the timing belt cover, matching it with the

lower high–tension cord cover.

(e) Install the timing belt cover with the four bolts.

32. INSTALL RH ENGINE WIRE COVER

(a) Fit portions A and B of the engine wire cover, matching

them with the lower high–tension cord cover and No. 3
timing belt cover.

(b) Install the engine wire cover with the bolt.

33. INSTALL LH ENGINE WIRE COVER

(a) Connect

portions A and B of the engine wire cover to the

wire cover brackets.

(b) Set the VSV (for Fuel pressure control system) wire in

original position.

(c) Fit portions C and D of the engine wire cover, matching

them with the lower high–tension cord cover and No.3
timing belt cover.

(b) Install the engine wire cover with the two bolts.

34. INSTALL UPPER HIGH–TENSION CORD COVER

(a) Fit portion A of the upper high–tension cover, matching

it with the top of the lower high–tension cord cover.

(b) Push the front side of the high–tension cord cover, and

connect the front side claw groove of the upper
high–tension cord cover to the claw of the lower
high–tension cord cover.

(c) Install the upper high–tension cord cover with the two

bolts.

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

Timing Belt

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35. INSTALL LH IGNITION COIL

(a) Install the ignition coil with the two bolts.

(b) Connect the following connectors and cord:

(1)

Ignition coil connector

(2)

Noise filter connector

(3)

High–tension cord

36. INSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR

(a) Connect the end portions of the intake air connector to

the throttle body and air cleaner hose.

(b) Tighten the two hose clamps.
(c) Install the bolt holding the intake air connector to the

cylinder head cover.

(d) Connect the following hoses:

(1)

Air hose to ISC valve

(2)

Air hose (from PS air control valve) to intake air
connector

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

Timing Belt

37. INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR

(a) Install

the A/C compressor,

compressor

stay

and

ground cable with the three bolts and nut.

Torque: Bolt 49 N

⋅

m (500 kgf

⋅

cm, 36 ft

⋅

lbf)

Nut 29 N

⋅

m (300 kgf

⋅

cm, 22 ft

⋅

lbf)

(b) Connect the A/C compressor connector.

38. INSTALL RADIATOR AND RESERVOIR TANK

(See steps 25 and 26 on pages

EM–174

to 175)

39. INSTALL DRIVE BELT

Install the drive belt by turning the drive belt tensioner coun-
terclockwise.
HINT: The pully bolt for the belt tensioner has a lefthand
thread.

40. INSTALL

BATTERY

41. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT (See page

CO–7

)

42. CHECK IGNITION TIMING (See page

IG–28

)

Ignition timing:

8–12

°

BTDC @ idle

(w/ Terminals TE1 and E1 connected)

43. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

Timing Belt

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CYLINDER HEADS

COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION

EM–58

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

Cylinder Heads