radiator LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Repair Manual

AC0WA±01
I03811
Smog Ventilation
Sensor
No. 2 Cooling Fan Relay
(Marking: FAN NO.2) No. 3 Cooling Fan Relay
(Marking: FAN NO.3)
CompressorMagnetic Clutch Relay
(Marking A/C COMP)
Condenser
Ambient Temperature Sensor Condenser Fan
Engine Coolant Temperature
(ECT) Switch
Air Inlet Servomotor
Blower Motor
Air Outlet Servomotor A/C Amplifier
EvaporatorSolar Sensor A/C Control Assembly
Electrical Multi Vision
(Built in A/C Control Assembly)
Expansion Valve
Air Refiner Filter
Blower Motor Control
Relay Evaporator Temperature
Sensor
Heater Radiator
Air Mix Servomotor
(Driver Side) Air Mix Servomotor
(Passenger Side)Room Temperature
Sensor
± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
AC±13
2698 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
LOCATION

I02366
Wire Harness

Packing

Packing
Tube Connector
Evaporator Temperature
Sensor
Bracket Plate
Wire Harness

O±Ring
O±Ring
Tube and Accessory
4.1 (42, 36)
4.1 (42, 36)
Expansion Valve

O±Ring
Evaporator
Plate
Insulator Air Mix Servomotor
(Driver Side)
Air Outlet Servomotor
Air Duct
Cover
Drain PipeDrain Hose Air Mix Servomotor
(Passenger Side)
Heater Radiator
Blower Motor
Control Relay
N´m (kgf´cm, in.´lbf) : Specified torque

Non±reusable part

Packing
Air Duct
± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING UNIT
AC±23
2708 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)

AC0WK±01
I02360
I02361
AC±24
± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING UNIT
2709 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrig-
erant.
Specified amount: 600 ± 50 g (21.16 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR
HINT:
It is not necessary to drain out all coolant.
3. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE AND SUCTION HOSE
FROM A/C UNIT
Remove the bolt and slide the plate, then disconnect the both
tubes.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt
out of the system.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them
to the tubes.
4. DISCONNECT WATER HOSES FROM HEATER RA-
DIATOR PIPES
(a) Grips the claws of the hose clip and slide the hose clip
along the hose.
(b) Disconnect the water hose.

AC0WL±01
AC±26
± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING UNIT
2711 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
(a) Wire harness
(b) Drain hose
2. REMOVE HEATER RADIATOR
(a) Remove the screw and clamp.
(b) Pull out the heater radiator.
3. REMOVE BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL RELAY
Remove the screw and blower motor control relay.
4. REMOVE AIR MIX SERVOMOTORS
Remove the 6 screws and both servomotors.
5. REMOVE AIR OUTLET SERVOMOTOR
Remove the 2 screws and servomotor.
6. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
(a) Pry out the packing.
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
Do not reuse the packing.
(b) Using SST, remove the 2 bolts, then separate the expansion valve, tube connector and tube and ac-
cessory.
SST 07110±61050
Torque: 4.1N´m (42 kgf´cm, 36 in.´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 4 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them to the valve.
7. REMOVE EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(a) Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
(b) Using a screwdriver, pull out the sensor with bracket plate.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(c) Release the 2 claws and sensor from bracket plate.
8. REMOVE EVAPORATOR
(a) Using SST, remove the 2 bolts and tube and accessory.
SST 07110±61050
Torque: 4.1N´m (42 kgf´cm, 36 in.´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them to the tube.
(b) Remove the 4 screws and cover.
(c) Pull out the evaporator.
(d) Remove the plate from evaporator.
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
If evaporator is replaced, add compressor oil to evaporator.
Add 40 cc (1.4fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND±OIL 8 or equivalent
9. REMOVE INSULATOR FROM HEATER CASE
10. REMOVE AIR DUCT
Remove the 4 screws and duct.

AC22B±01
I09253
I09252I10327

O±Ring Liquid TubeDischarge Hose
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque

Non±reusable partAir Cleaner Assembly
Air Cleaner Duct Condenser
Bracket
Condenser
Dryer
Filter
Cap
O±Ring
10 (100, 7)
10 (100, 7)
12.3 (125, 9)
Compressor oil ND±OIL 8 or equivalent
Radiator Upper Support
± AIR CONDITIONINGCONDENSER
AC±47
2732 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
COMPONENTS

AC0X0±01
I02397
I02398
I02399
AC±48
± AIR CONDITIONINGCONDENSER
2733 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrig-
erant.
Specified amount : 600 ± 50 g (21.16 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
(a) Air cleaner duct
(b) Air cleaner assembly
(c) 2 radiator upper supports
3. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE AND LIQUID TUBE
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the hose and tube.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt
out of the system.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them
to the hose and tube.
4. REMOVE CONDENSER
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 brackets.
(b) Push the radiator toward engine.
(c) Push the condenser toward radiator and pull it upward.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
If condenser is replaced, add compressor oil to the condenser.
Add 40 cc (1.4 fl. oz)
Compressor oil: ND ± OIL 8 or equivalent

AC0X2±01
I02400
I02401
SST
± AIR CONDITIONINGEVAPORATOR
AC±51
2736 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
EVAPORATOR
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE A/C UNIT
(See page AC±24)
2. REMOVE HEATER RADIATOR
(See page AC±55)
3. REMOVE AIR MIX SERVOMOTOR PASSENGER SIDE
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 3 screws and servomotor.
4. REMOVE TUBE AND ACCESSORY
(a) Pry out packing.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Do not reuse the packing.
(b) Using SST, remove the 2 bolts and the tube and accesso-
ry.
SST 07110±61050
Torque: 4.1 N´m (42 kgf´cm, 36 in.´lbf)
NOTICE:
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt
out of the system.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them
to the tube.
(c) Remove screw and drain pipe.

AC0X5±01
I02403
± AIR CONDITIONINGHEATER RADIATOR
AC±55
2740 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
HEATER RADIATOR
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE A/C UNIT (See page AC±24)
2. REMOVE HEATER RADIATOR
(a) Remove the screw and clamp.
(b) Pull out the heater radiator.

AC0X6±01
AC±56
± AIR CONDITIONINGHEATER RADIATOR
2741 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT FINS FOR BLOCKAGE
If the fins are clogged, clean them with compressed air.

AC0X7±01
± AIR CONDITIONINGHEATER RADIATOR
AC±57
2742 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page AC±55).