How do you remove a shock absorber from a Lexus?
Figure 1. Raise the Lexus and secure it with jack stands. Remove the 10mm nut attached to the shock absorber using the socket wrench and set aside. Figure 2. Remove the 10mm nut. Turn the wheel full lock to the side which you are working on to gain more clearance.
How do you replace a wheel on a Lexus?
Loosen lug nuts on the wheel. Raise the car using a jack and secure the vehicle with jack stands. Figure 2. Raise and secure the vehicle. Once you have the wheel off, you can begin to remove the brake caliper and the disc brake. Figure 3. Remove brake components.
What causes a Lexus steering wheel to loose?
Loose steering is often caused by a loose wheel hub bearing. Here’s a step-by-step guide to replacing it. This article applies to the Lexus (2005-2013). If you ever feel a little play or wiggle room in your Lexus’ steering wheel, you probably have a bad wheel hub bearing.
Can a spring be removed from a Lexus?
If your car comes with AVS motor over the strut as seen in figure 5, it can be turned counter clockwise and moved to the side. Now the entire assembly can be removed and you can compress the spring. The spring nut can be removed now as long as the spring is fully compressed.
How do you replace the front bumper on a Lexus?
For the right side, turn the wheel as far to the left as possible. This gives you the access space you’ll need to disconnect the two plastic clips and four 10mm bolts that attach the lower portion of the bumper to the frame. Repeat for the left side. Figure 5. Lower bumper connectors in front wheel wells.
How do you change the flasher on a Lexus IS?
OEM flasher relay. Connect the new quick-connect clips on the new flasher relay if they fit. Otherwise, you will need to remove the clips and manually replace the wires into their correct positions to work with the new flasher. Connect the battery’s negative cable.
How do you replace the headlight on a Lexus IS?
Set the bolts aside and pull the headlight out just until you see the power cables. Unclip and then unplug this wire connector. The final step is to unlock the plastic headlight clip that holds the headlight to the frame. Gently lift up on the clip and the headlight should come out completely.
Can you replace the fog light on a Lexus IS?
Here’s how to replace the headlight and fog light assemblies yourself. This article applies to the Lexus IS (2005-2013). Headlights and fog lights are the most popular modification that could make a significant difference between a stock and modified Lexus.