Lexus ES300 1994 Electrical Components

Type A
Type B
GoodBlown
GoodBlown
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Rest position
Retracted position
207 If there is an overload in the circuits from the battery, the fuses
are designed to melt before the entire wiring harness is
damaged.
NOTICE:
Before replacing the fuses, have the cause of electrical
overload determined and repaired by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION:
Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent for
replacement. Never install an ordinary wire − even for a
temporary fix. This may cause extensive damage and
possibly a fire.
REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD
WIPER BLADES
When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the wiper
blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement.
Before replacement
Make sure whether the wiper blades are at the rest
position or at the retracted position.
If at the rest position---
Swing the wiper arm away from windshield until it stands up.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Pull downward
Cutout
Insert from
below
ProtrusionCutout
208
If at the retracted position---
1. Change the position of the wiper blade to the rest position
above the hood level. Sec pages 18 through 20 for instructions
on changing the wiper blade position.
2. Swing the wiper arm away from the windshield until it stands
up.
Replacement of rubber
1. Pull the end of the rubber downward until the cutout of the
rubber is free of the blade frame.
2. Pull the rubber blade out the blade frame.3. To install a new rubber, insert the end with small protrusion
from the lower end of the blade frame, and work the rubber
along up to the end of the blade frame.
4. Once all of the rubber is in the blade frame, make sure the
end of the blade frame is inserted in the cutout of the rubber.
NOTICE:

Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the
wiper frame.

Do not replace the wiper blade at the retracted
position as it may damage your vehicle’s paint.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Clip
209
Replacement of wiper blade
1. Push the clip to release the lock joining the wiper arm and
blade.
2. Slide the wiper blade downward to separate it from the wiper
arm.
3. Remove the wiper blade.4. Install a new wiper blade to the wiper arm.
5. Slide the wiper blade upward fully until it locks.
6. Return the wiper blade and arm.
NOTICE:

Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the
wiper frame.

Do not replace the wiper blade at the retracted
position as it may damage your vehicle’s paint.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Beam angle gauge
(vertical movement)
Beam angle gauge
(horizontal movement)
210
ADDING WASHER FLUID
If the washer tank becomes nearly empty, add washer
fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid. However, in cold
areas where temperatures range below the freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This product is available at
your Lexus dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions on how much to mix with water.
NOTICE:
Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute
because it may damage your vehicle’s paint.
CHECKING THE HEADLIGHT AIM
Before checking the headlight aim:
1. Be sure that the body around the headlight is not deformed.
2. Park the vehicle on a level spot.
3. The driver gets into the driver’s seat and puts the vehicle in
a state readying for a driving (with a full tank).
4. Bounce the vehicle several times.

Bubble
Beam angle gauge (vertical movement)
Acceptable range
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Beam angle gauge
(horizontal movement)
Mark
Acceptable range
211 To check the headlight aim, check the vertical and
horizontal gauges.
1. Look at the beam angle gauge (vertical movement). The
bubble of the gauge should not deviate from the center of the
gauge by more than two marks to either side of the gauge.2. Look at the beam angle gauge (horizontal movement). The
blue mark should not deviate by more than one mark to either
side of the gauge.
If the error is over the value specified above, take the vehicle
to your Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
The illustration on the following pages show the locations of
light bulbs. If it is necessary to replace a bulb, take your vehicle
to Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Use bulbs with the bulb
numbers and wattage ratings given in the table.
CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require
special handling. They can burst or shatter if scratched or
dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. Do
not touch the glass part of a bulb with hare hands.
NOTICE:
Only use a bulb of the listed type.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
212Light Bulbs
Bulb No.WType
Headlights (low and high
beam)900655A
Headlights (high beam)900565B
Fog lights—55C
Front turn signal and parking
lights1157 NA27/8D
Rear turn signal lights115627D
Stop and tail lights115727/8D
Back-up lights115627D
High mounted stoplight92118E
License plate lights—5E
Rear side marker lights—5E
Light BulbsBulb No.WType
Interior light—8F
Personal lights
with moon roof
without moon roof—
—10
8D
Glovebox light—1.2F
Door courtesy lights—3E
Vanity lights—3F
Trunk light1943.8E
A : HB4 halogen bulbs
B : HB3 halogen bulbs
C : H3 halogen bulbs
D : Single end bulbs
E : Wedge base bulbs
F : Double end bulbs

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Headlights
Fog lights
Parking and front turn signal lights
High mounted stoplight
Rear turn signal, stop and tail,
license plate, rear side marker
and back-up lights
213 LOCATION OF LIGHTS

Personal lightVanity light
Interior light
Glovebox lightDoor courtesy light
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Trunk light
214