Lexus SC300 / Lexus SC400. Service manual - part 951

ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS AND A/C RETROFIT

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RETROFIT ISSUES:

Lexus has completed development of retrofit parts for all later model Lexus vehicles using R–12 refrigerant.
These parts will be produced in harmony with market demand, based on R–12 availability.

The parts necessary for a typical retrofit will generally include:

D

Receiver Dryer

D

O–Rings

D

Fittings

D

Labels

D

Oil

A TSIB outlining retrofit procedures will be released when the retrofit kits become available.

For additional information, contact the Environmental Assistance Network Hotline at 1–800–542–3914.

COIL SPRING COMPRESSOR SST # 09727-30020-02

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Please observe the following procedures each time this tool is used:

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
SS93–001
MARCH 12, 1993
ALL MODELS

Ê

Carefully inspect your spring compressor for cracks or other deformation prior to 
each use.

Ë

Use only on Lexus vehicles. Use on other applications may exceed the tool design
limits.

Õ

Be sure spring is free from its seat (unstuck) prior to compressing.

Í

Do not  compress the coil spring further than needed to facilitate the repair.

When using suspension coil spring compressor be sure to follow the instructions outlined in
the repair manual as well as the caution label placed on the tool (see illustration below).

QTY

PART NUMBER

PART NAME

CHANGE IN SUPPLY PARTS FOR INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR

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Supply parts for the inner rear view mirror have been changed from an assembly to the com-
ponents listed below.

PART NUMBER INFORMATION:

BODY
BO92–008
DECEMBER 4, 1992
SC 300/400

87825–24010

1

Spring, Inner Rear View

Mirror Body Setting

DESCRIPTION

87808–24010

2

Holder Subassembly,

Inner Rear View Mirror

87817–24010

1

Spacer, Inner Rear View

Mirror

N/A

N/A

L

 Not available as a

separate supply part

L

This part is attached to windshield. Use original part or replace windshield and mirror base
as an assembly, if necessary.

CHANGE IN SUPPLY PARTS FOR INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR (CONT’D)

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1) Remove Center Visor

a) Remove the visor arm set clip (Figure 1).
b) Remove the two attachment screws.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

2) Remove Inner Rear View Mirror

a) Remove mirror set screw (Figure 2).
b) Disconnect the mirror wire harness.

INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR REMOVAL:

Note: To prevent damage to plastic parts,

tape the screwdriver tip before use.

COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY:

a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the spring.
b) Remove the two holders and the spacer

(Figure 3).

NOTE:

Do not remove the mirror base
from the windshield.

COMPONENT ASSEMBLY:

a) Reinstall components by installing the 

spacer, two holders and spring.

b) Install the spring using snap ring pliers

(Figure 4).