IN−4 − INTRODUCTION REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION BASIC REPAIR HINT (a) Use fender, seat and floor covers to keep the vehicle clean and prevent damage. (b) During disassembly, keep parts in the appropriate order to facilitate reassembly. (c) Installation and removal of battery terminal: (1) Before performing electrical work, disconnect the negative (−) terminal cable from the battery. (2) If it is necessary to disconnect the battery for in- spection or repair, first disconnect the negative (−) terminal cable.
(3) When disconnecting the terminal cable to prevent damage to battery terminal, loosen the cable nut and raise the cable straight up without twisting or prying it. (4) Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a clean shop rag. Do not scrape them with a file or oth- er abrasive objects. (5) Install the cable ends to the battery terminals after loosening the nut, and tighten the nut after installa- tion. Do not use a hammer to tap the cable ends onto the terminals. (6) Be sure the cover for the positive (+) terminal is properly in place. (d) Check hose and wiring connectors to make sure that they are connected securely and correctly.
(e) Non−reusable parts (1) Always replace cotter pins, gaskets, O−rings and oil seals, etc. with new ones. (2) Non−reusable parts are indicated in the component illustrations by the ” ” symbol. IN084−03 FI1066 (f) Precoated parts Precoated parts are bolts and nuts, etc. that are coated with a seal lock adhesive at the factory. (1) If a precoated part is retightened, loosened or caused to move in any way, it must be recoated with the specified adhesive. (2) When reusing precoated parts, clean off the old adhesive and dry with compressed air. Then apply the specified seal lock adhesive to the bolt, nut or threads. Z11554 Seal Lock Adhesive 2000 LEXUS LX470 (RM745U) 4 Author : Date: