Lexus ES: Precaution
PRECAUTION
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING SYSTEM
(a) Care must be taken when replacing parts. Incorrect replacement may affect the performance of the steering system and result in a driving hazard.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM
(a) This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Failure to carry out service operations in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing. This may cause a serious accident. Before servicing (including inspection, replacement, removal, and installation of parts), be sure to read the precautionary notices for Supplemental Restraint System.
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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING COLUMN (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)
(a) Do not release the tilt lever when the steering column assembly is not installed on the vehicle.
HANDLING PRECAUTION FOR SPIRAL CABLE
(a) Do not remove/install the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) on (IG).
(b) Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed, with the auxiliary battery connected and the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) on (IG).
(c) Ensure that the steering wheel assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
(d) Be sure that the spiral cable is in the center position during installation and when removing and installing the steering wheel.
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CAUTION:
If the steering wheel is turned without the spiral cable installed in the center position, the cable may break.
PRECAUTION WHEN REPLACING STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
Before replacing the steering lock actuator assembly, refer to Registration.
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Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY (a) for Gasoline Model: Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle is in a state in which the power steering can operate. (b) f
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of
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Check For Intermittent Problems
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS NOTICE:
If the vehicle or vehicle controls are operated (for example, during initial inspection when the vehicle is brought in for repair) before operation history has been read and saved, the operation history information could be lost.
The operation history fun
Inspection
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below when the transmission control shaft lever is moved to each position. Standard Resistance: Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 4 (B)
