cooling LEXUS ES300 2005 Owner's Guide

A87088
 Normal
O-ringX Twisted
X Twisted
A86593
Ta pCORRECT
WRONG Radiator Tank
Core
Plate
A87090
Dimension ºBº
Stopper Bolt
Overhaul Handle Punch AssemblyPart ºAº
SST
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13. INSTALL RADIATOR TANK UPPER
(a) After checking that there are no foreign objects in the core
plate groove, install a new O-ring without twisting it.
HINT:
When cleaning the core plate groove, lightly rub it with sandpa-
per without scratching it.
(b) Install the radiator tank without damaging the O-ring.
(c) Tap the core plate with a soft-faced hammer so that there
is no gap between the core plate and radiator tank.
14. INSTALL RADIATOR TANK LOWER
HINT:
Perform the same procedures as the radiator tank upper.
15. ASSEMBLE SST
SST 09230-01010 (09231-01010, 09231-01020)
(a) Install the punch assembly to the overhaul handle by in-
serting it in the hole in part ºAº as shown in the illustration.
(b) While gripping the handle, adjust the stopper bolt so that
dimension ºBº is as shown in the illustration.
Dimension ºBº: 8.4 mm (0.341 in.)

A86594
5
SST
Stopper
Bolt
Radiator
Tank
Core
Plate 1
6482 7 3
A86595
Rib
Bracket
A86596
A86597
H 16-26
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16. CAULK CORE PLATE
(a) Lightly press SST against the core plate in the order
shown in the illustration. After repeating this a few times,
fully caulk the core plate by gripping the handle until
stopped by the stopper bolt.
SST 09230-01010 (09231-01010, 09231-01020)
HINT:

Do not tap the areas protruding around the pipes, brack-
ets or tank ribs.

The points shown in the illustration and oil cooler near
here cannot be tapped with the SST. Use pliers or a simi-
lar tool and be careful not to damage the core plate.
(b) Check the core plate height (H) after completing the
caulking.
Plate height (H): 7.40 to 7.80 mm (0.2913 to 0.3071 in.)
If the height is not as specified, adjust the stopper bolt of the
handle again, then caulk again.

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17. INSTALL RADIATOR DRAIN COCK PLUG
(a) Install a new O-ring to the drain cock plug.
(b) Install the drain cock plug.

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Title:
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
Models:
All Models
Technical Service
Information Bulletin
March 28, 2005
EG007-05
The procedure for inspecting the radiator cap has been revised. Please refer to the
following procedures when inspecting the radiator cap on all Lexus models.
All Lexus models.
MANUFACTUREREQUIPMENTQTY
Snap±On/Sun
SVTS262A
(or equivalent)Cooling System Tester
(Radiator Cap Tester)1
NOTE:
Additional Lexus Approved Dealer Equipment may be ordered by calling Lexus
Approved Dealer Equipment at 1±800±368±6787.
OP CODEDESCRIPTIONTIMEOFPT1T2
N/ANot Applicable to Warranty±±±±
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