coolant reservoir LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Repair Manual

AC0Y4±01
AC±82
± AIR CONDITIONINGCONDENSER FAN
2767 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR
HINT:
It is not necessary to drain out all coolant.
2. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
(a) Air cleaner duct
(b) Air cleaner assembly
(c) Radiator reservoir tank cap
3. DISCONNECT THESE PARTS:
(a) Upper radiator hose
(b) Reservoir hose
4. REMOVE COOLING FAN
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Remove the 6 bolts cooling fan.

CO09W±03
± COOLING (2JZ±GE)COOLANT
CO±1
1539 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
COOLANT
INSPECTION
1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVOIR
The engine coolant level should be between the ºLOWº and ºFULLº lines, when the engine is cold.
If low, check for leaks and add ºToyota Long Life Coolantº or equivalent up to the ºFULLº line.
2. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY
There should not be any excessive deposits of rust or scale around the radiator cap or radiator filler hole,
and the coolant should be free from oil.
If excessively dirty, replace the coolant.

CO0A9±03
B01881
CO±18
± COOLING (2JZ±GE)RADIATOR
1556 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER AND MAF METER AS-
SEMBLY
5. REMOVE RADIATOR AND ELECTRIC COOLING FAN
ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
(b) Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
(c) Disconnect the ECM outlet duct from the ECM box.
(d) Disconnect the wire for electric cooling fan from the clamp
on the electric cooling fan.
(e) Disconnect the 2 electric cooling fan connectors.
(f) Disconnect the ECT switch connector for electric cooling
fan.
(g) Disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses for A/T from the radiator.
(h) Remove the 2 nuts and 2 upper radiator supports.
(i) Lift out the radiator and cooling fan assembly.
(j) Remove the 2 lower radiator supports.
6. REMOVE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN FROM RADIA-
TOR
(a) Disconnect the radiator reservoir hose from the radiator.
(b) Remove the 6 bolts and electric cooling fan.

CO09X±03
Z07402
Drain Plug
Drain Plug
B01611
Drain Plug
Rubber
HoseConnect
CO±2
± COOLING (2JZ±GE)COOLANT
1540 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REPLACEMENT
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
(a) Remove the radiator cap.
CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the ra-
diator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid
and steam can be blown out under pressure.
(b) Loosen the 2 drain plugs (for the engine and radiator),
and drain the coolant.
HINT:
To prevent the coolant from spraying over the cylinder block,
connect the rubber hose (inside diameter 6 ± 8 mm) in the mar-
ket to the union pipe under the drain plug.
(c) Close the drain plugs.
Torque: 30 N´m (300 kgf´cm, 22 ft´lbf) for engine
2. FILL ENGINE COOLANT
(a) Slowly fill the system with coolant.

Use of improper coolants may damage engine cool-
ing system.

Use ºToyota Long Life Coolantº or equivalent and
mix it with plain water according to the manufac-
ture's directions.

Use of the coolant which includes more than 50%
[freezing protection down to ±35°C (±31°F)] or 60%
[freezing protection down to ±50°C (±58°F)] of eth-
ylene ±glycol is recommended, but not more than
70%.
NOTICE:

Do not use an alcohol type coolant or plain water
alone.

The coolant should be mixed with plain water (prefer-
able demineralized water or distilled water).
Capacity (w/ Heater):
7.7 liters (8.1 US qts, 6.8 lmp. qts)
(b) Install the radiator cap.
(c) Start the engine, and bleed the cooling system.
(d) Refill the reservoir with coolant until it reaches the ºFULLº
line.
3. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT FOR LEAKS
4. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT SPECIFIC GRAVITY COR-
RECTLY

CO0AC±01
B01881
± COOLING (2JZ±GE)RADIATOR
CO±23
1561 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL ELECTRIC COOLING FAN TO RADIATOR
(a) Install the electric cooling fan with the 6 bolts.
Torque: 5.0 N´m (50 kgf´cm, 44 in.´lbf)
(b) Connect the radiator reservoir hose to the radiator.
2. INSTALL RADIATOR AND ELECTRIC COOLING FAN
ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the 2 lower radiator supports to the radiator.
(b) Attach the 2 lower radiator supports on the radiator to the
body bracket.
(c) Install the radiator and electric cooling fan assembly with
the 2 upper radiator supports and 2 nuts.
Torque: 13.5 N´m (135 kgf´cm, 10 ft´lbf)
(d) Connect these parts:

Upper radiator hose to radiator

Lower radiator hose to radiator

ECM outlet duct to ECM box

Wire for electric cooling fan to clamp on electric
cooling fan

2 electric cooling fan connectors

ECT switch connector for electric cooling fan

2 oil cooler hoses for A/T to radiator
3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER AND MAF METER AS-
SEMBLY
4. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET
5. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
6. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT
AND A/T FLUID LEAKS
7. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER

CO0AF±03
B02071
± COOLING (2JZ±GE)ELECTRIC COOLING FAN
CO±27
1565 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER AND MAF METER AS-
SEMBLY
4. REMOVE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN
(a) Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
(b) Disconnect the ECM outlet duct from the ECM box.
(c) Disconnect the wire for electric cooling fan from the clamp
on the electric cooling fan.
(d) Disconnect the 2 electric cooling fan connector.
(e) Disconnect the radiator reservoir hose from the radiator.
(f) Remove the 6 bolts and electric cooling fan.

CO0AI±03
B02071
CO±30
± COOLING (2JZ±GE)ELECTRIC COOLING FAN
1568 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL ELECTRIC COOLING FAN
(a) Install the electric cooling fan with the 6 bolts.
Torque: 5.0 N´m (50 kgf´cm, 44 in.´lbf)
(b) Connect the upper radiator hose to the radiator.
(c) Connect the ECM outlet duct to the ECM box.
(d) Connect the wire for electric cooling fan to clamp on the
electric cooling fan.
(e) Connect the 2 electric cooling fan connectors.
(f) Connect the radiator reservoir hose to the radiator.
2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER AND MAF METER AS-
SEMBLY
3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET
4. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
5. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKS

MA003±06
MA±4
± MAINTENANCEUNDER HOOD
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
UNDER HOOD
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. GENERAL NOTES

Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.

Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.

Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).

Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.

Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check that the coolant level is between the ºFULLº and ºLOWº lines on the see±through reservoir.
4. RADIATOR AND HOSES
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked with leaves, dirt or bugs.
(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.
5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case.
6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Check that the brake fluid levels are near the upper level line on the see±through reservoirs.
7. ENGINE DRIVE BELT
Check drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness.
8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off.
9. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL

Check the level on the dipstick.

The level should be in the ºHOTº or ºCOLDºrange depending on the fluid temperature.
10. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
(b) With the engine idling and the parking brake applied, shift the selector into all positions from ºPº to ºLº,
and then shift into ºPº position.
(c) Pull out the dipstick and wipe off the fluid with a clean rag. Re±insert the dipstick and check that the
fluid level is in the HOT range.
(d) Do this check with the fluid at normal driving temperature (70 ± 80°C, 158 ± 176°F).
HINT:
Wait until the engine cools down (approx. 30 min.) before checking the fluid level after extended driving at
high speeds, in hot weather, in heavy traffic or pulling a trailer.
11. EXHAUST SYSTEM
If any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, have the cause located
and corrected.