2003 Es 300, GS 430, GX 470, LS 430, Lx 470 And SC 430 Throttle Body Replacement (L-CP-3LF-0039)
Publication date: 2003-01-01Reference number: L-CP-3LF-0039
2003 ES 300, GS 430, GX 470, LS 430, LX 470 AND SC 430 THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT
SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
| LEXUS: | 2003 ES 300, GS 430, GX 470, LS 430, LX 470, SC 430 |
| SECTION: | Special Service Campaign (SSC) |
| COPYRIGHT: | © 2018 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA License Agreement TMS1002 |
2003 ES 300, GS 430, GX 470, LS 430, LX 470 AND SC 430 THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT
Model(s): 2003 ES 300, GS 430, GX 470, LS 430, LX 470 and SC 430
2003 ES 300 Throttle Body Replacement
II. IDENTIFICATION OF AFFECTED VEHICLES
A. AFFECTED VIN RANGE
| Model | Year | VIN Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDS | Ranges | ||
| ES 300 | 2003 | BF30G | 0137859 - 0145318 6006913 - 6010948 |
III. PREPARATION
A. PARTS
For throttle body replacement
| Part No. | Parts Name | Q'ty/Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 04003-20320 | Throttle Body Kit | 1 |
B. TOOLS
- Standard Hand Tools
- Lexus Scantool
IV. WORK PROCEDURE
A. THROTTLE BODY INSPECTION
- REMOVE THE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION BRACE
- INSPECT THE THROTTLE BODY LOT NUMBER
- Using a mirror inspect the lot number of the throttle body near the throttle motor.
- Check the throttle body lot number.
- If the throttle body lot number is:THROTTLE BODY LOT NUMBER REFERENCE CHART
3D02 3D06 3D10 3D14 3D18 3D22 3D03 3D07 3D11 3D15 3D19 3D23 3D04 3D08 3D12 3D16 3D20 3D24 3D05 3D09 3D13 3D17 3D21 3D25 proceed to throttle body replacement SECTION B.
- If the throttle body lot number is not in the list above proceed to step 3.
- If the throttle body lot number is:
- REINSTALL FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION BRACE
- Remove the 4 nuts.
- Reinstall the 4 spacers.
- Reinstall the front upper suspension brace.
- Reinstall the 4 nuts.
Torque:
80 N.m (816 kgf.cm, 59 ft.lbf)
- PROCEED TO SSC COMPLETION LABEL INSTALLATION
B. THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT
- RECORD AUDIO STATION PRESETS
- DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
- REMOVE THE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE THE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the following:
- MAF sensor connector (a)
- VSV connector (b)
- No. 1 emissions tube (c)
- 4 vacuum hoses (d)
- Fuel vapor feed hose (e)
- Ventilation hose (f)
- Loosen the 2 air cleaner cap bolts (g).
- Loosen the air cleaner hose clamp bolt (h).
- Remove the air cleaner cap and hose.
- Remove the air cleaner filter element.
- Disconnect the following:
- REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL THE NEW THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
- REINSTALL THE AIR CLEANER CAP SUBASSEMBLY
- Reinstall the air cleaner filter element.
- Reinstall the air cleaner cap and hose.
- Tighten the air cleaner hose clamp bolt (h).
- Tighten the 2 air cleaner cap bolts (g).
Torque:
5 N.m (51 Kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)
- Reconnect the following:
- Ventilation hose (f)
- Fuel vapor feed hose (e)
- 4 vacuum hoses (d)
- No. 1 emissions tube (c)
- VSV connector (b)
- MAF connector (a)
- RECONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
- CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKS
- INSPECT THE FUNCTION OF THE THROTTLE BODY
- Connect the scantool to the DLC3 connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
- Press down on the accelerator pedal, and ensure that the throttle motor is operating properly and does not bind or make any friction noises.
- Inspect the TPS.
- Check that the MIL is "OFF".
- Using the throttle linkage fully open the throttle.
- Check that the "THROTTLE POS" on the CURRENT DATE screen shows the standard value.
Standard Value:
60% or greater
NOTE: If the Standard Value is out of specifications, refer to the appropriate repair manual.
- Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
- Turn the A/C switch to the "ON" position.
- Check idle speed.
- Turn the A/C to the "OFF" position.
- Check idle speed.NOTE: Refer to the appropriate repair manual for idle speed specifications.
- Check idle speed.
- Connect the scantool to the DLC3 connector.
- RESET AUDIO STATION PRESETS
- REINITIALIZES THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS IF EQUIPPED:
- Compass
- Moon roof
- REINSTALL THE V-BANK COVER
- REINSTALL FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION BRACE
- PROCEED TO SSC COMPLETION LABEL INSTALLATION
2003 MY GS 430 LS 430 SC 430 Throttle Body Replacement
II. IDENTIFICATION OF AFFECTED VEHICLES
A. AFFECTED VIN RANGE
| Model | Year | VIN Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDS | Ranges | ||
| GS 430 | 2003 | BL69S | 0013385 - 0013686 |
| LS 430 | 2003 | BN30F BN36F |
0115229 - 0118002 |
| SC 430 | 2003 | FN48Y | 0044882 - 0046373 |
PREPARATION
B. TOOLS
- Standard Hand Tools
- Lexus Scantool
III. WORK PROCEDURE
A. THROTTLE BODY INSPECTION
- REMOVE THE V-BANK COVER
- Remove the 2 nuts holding the V-Bank cover.
- Check the throttle body lot number.
- If the throttle body lot number is:THROTTLE BODY LOT NUMBER REFERENCE CHART
3D02 3D06 3D10 3D14 3D18 3D22 3D03 3D07 3D11 3D15 3D19 3D23 3D04 3D08 3D12 3D16 3D20 3D24 3D05 3D09 3D13 3D17 3D21 3D25 proceed to throttle body replacement SECTION B.
- If the throttle body lot number is not in the list above proceed to step 2.
- If the throttle body lot number is:
- Remove the 2 nuts holding the V-Bank cover.
- REINSTALL V-BANK COVER
- PROCEED TO SSC COMPLETION LABEL INSTALLATION
B. THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT
- RECORD AUDIO STATION PRESETS
- DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
- REMOVE THE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
- REMOVE THE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE
- Disconnect the following from the air connector pipe:
- The air hose.
- PCV hose.
- Remove the bolt and hose clamp.
- Remove the air connector pipe.
- Disconnect the following from the air connector pipe:
- REMOVE THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL THE NEW THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
- REINSTALL THE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE
- Reinstall the air connector pipe with the bolt and hose clamp.
Torque:
Hose Clamp:
4 N.m (40 Kgf.cm, 35 in.lbf)
Bolt
5 N.m (50 Kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)
- Reconnect the following to the air connector pipe:
- The air hose.
- PCV hose.
- Reinstall the air connector pipe with the bolt and hose clamp.
- REINSTALL THE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
- RECONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
- CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKS
- REINSTALL THE V-BANK COVER
Torque:
5 N.m (50 Kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)
- INSPECT THE FUNCTION OF THE THROTTLE BODY
- Connect the scantool to the DLC3 connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
- Press down on the accelerator pedal, and ensure that the throttle motor is operating properly and does not bind or make any friction noises.
- Inspect the TPS.
- Check that the MIL is "OFF".
- Using the throttle linkage fully open the throttle.
- Check that the "THROTTLE POS" on the CURRENT DATE screen shows the standard value.
Standard Value:
60% or greater
NOTE: If the Standard Value is out of specifications refer to the appropriate repair manual
- Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
- Turn the A/C switch to the "ON" position.
- Check idle speed.
- Turn the A/C to the "OFF" position.
- Check idle speed.NOTE: Refer to the appropriate repair manual for idle speed specifications.
- Check idle speed.
- Disconnect the scantool.
- Connect the scantool to the DLC3 connector.
- RESET AUDIO STATION PRESETS
- REINITIALIZES THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS IF EQUIPPED:
- Compass
- Drivers seat and head restraint position.
- PROCEED TO SSC COMPLETION LABEL INSTALLATION
2003 GX 470 Throttle Body Replacement
II. IDENTIFICATION OF AFFECTED VEHICLES
A. AFFECTED VIN RANGE
| Model | Year | VIN Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDS | Ranges | ||
| GX 470 | 2003 | BT20X | 0014695 - 0017252 |
III. PREPARATION
B. TOOLS
- Standard Hand Tools
- Lexus Scantool
IV. WORK PROCEDURE
A. THROTTLE BODY INSPECTION
- REMOVE THE V-BANK COVER
- Remove the 2 nuts holding the throttle body cover sub-assembly.
- Check the throttle body lot number.
- If the throttle body lot number is:THROTTLE BODY LOT NUMBER REFERENCE CHART
4E02 4E06 4E10 4E14 4E18 4E22 4E03 4E07 4E11 4E15 4E19 4E23 4E04 4E08 4E12 4E16 4E20 4E24 4E05 4E09 4E13 4E17 4E21 4E25 proceed to throttle body replacement SECTION B.
- If the throttle body lot number is not in the list above proceed to step 2.
- If the throttle body lot number is:
- Remove the 2 nuts holding the throttle body cover sub-assembly.
- REINSTALL THE V-BANK COVER
- PROCEED TO SSC COMPLETION LABEL INSTALLATION
B. THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT
- RECORD AUDIO STATION PRESETS
- DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
- REMOVE THE AIR CLEANER INLET HOSE ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the following from the air cleaner inlet hose assembly:
- Power steering idle-up vacuum hose.
- Fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose.
- Ventilation hose.
- Remove the air cleaner hose assembly.
- Disconnect the following from the air cleaner inlet hose assembly:
- REMOVE THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL THE NEW THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
- REINSTALL THE AIR CLEANER INLET HOSE ASSEMBLY
- Reinstall the air cleaner hose assembly.
- Reconnect the following from the air cleaner inlet hose assembly:
- Ventilation hose.
- Power steering idle-up vacuum hose.
- Fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose.
- RECONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
- CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKS
- REINSTALL THE THROTTLE BODY COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REINSTALL THE V-BANK COVER
- INSPECT THE FUNCTION OF THE THROTTLE BODY
- Connect the scantool to the DLC3 connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
- Press down on the accelerator pedal, and ensure that the throttle motor is operating properly and does not bind or make any friction noises.
- Inspect the TPS.
- Check that the MIL is "OFF".
- Using the throttle linkage fully open the throttle.
- Check that the "THROTTLE POS" on the CURRENT DATE screen shows the standard value.
Standard Value:
60% or greater
NOTE: If the Standard Value is out of specifications refer to the appropriate repair manual
- Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
- Turn the A/C switch to the "ON" position.
- Check idle speed.
- Turn the A/C to the "OFF" position.
- Check idle speed.NOTE: Refer to the appropriate repair manual for idle speed specifications.
- Check idle speed.
- Connect the scantool to the DLC3 connector.
- RESET AUDIO STATION PRESETS
- REINITIALIZES THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS IF EQUIPPED:
- Compass
- Power windows
- Moon roof
- PROCEED TO SSC COMPLETION LABEL INSTALLATION
2003 LX 470 Throttle Body Replacement
II. IDENTIFICATION OF AFFECTED VEHICLES
B. AFFECTED VIN RANGE
| Model | Year | VIN Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDS | Ranges | ||
| LX 470 | 2003 | HT00W | 3532785 - 3533678 |
III. PREPARATION
B. TOOLS
- Standard Hand Tools
- Lexus Scantool
IV. WORK PROCEDURE
A. THROTTLE BODY INSPECTION
- REMOVE THE V-BANK COVER
- Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts holding the V-Bank cover.
- Unclip the fuel return line from the V-Bank cover.
- Check the throttle body lot number.
- If the throttle body lot number is:THROTTLE BODY LOT NUMBER REFERENCE CHART
4E02 4E06 4E10 4E14 4E18 4E22 4E03 4E07 4E11 4E15 4E19 4E23 4E04 4E08 4E12 4E16 4E20 4E24 4E05 4E09 4E13 4E17 4E21 4E25 proceed to throttle body replacement SECTION B.
- If the throttle body lot number is not in the list above proceed to step 2.
- If the throttle body lot number is:
- REINSTALL THE V-BANK COVER
- Reinstall the V-Bank cover using the 2 nuts and the 2 bolts.
- Reinstall the clip for the fuel return hose onto the V-Bank cover.
- PROCEED TO SSC COMPLETION LABEL INSTALLATION
B. THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT
- RECORD AUDIO STATION PRESETS
- DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
- REMOVE THE AIR CLEANER INLET HOSE ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL THE NEW THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
- REINSTALL THE AIR CLEANER INLET HOSE ASSEMBLY
- Reinstall the air cleaner hose assembly.
- Reconnect the following from the air cleaner inlet hose assembly:
- Ventilation hose.
- Power steering idle-up vacuum hose.
- Fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose.
- RECONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
- CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKS
- REINSTALL THE THROTTLE BODY COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REINSTALL THE V-BANK COVER
- INSPECT THE FUNCTION OF THE THROTTLE BODY
- INSPECT THE FUNCTION OF THE THROTTLE BODY
- Connect the scantool to the DLC3 connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
- Press down on the accelerator pedal, and ensure that the throttle motor is operating properly and does not bind or make any friction noises.
- Inspect the TPS.
- Check that the MIL is "OFF".
- Using the throttle linkage fully open the throttle.
- Check that the "THROTTLE POS" on the CURRENT DATE screen shows the standard value.
Standard Value:
60% or greater
NOTE: If the Standard Value is out of specifications refer to the appropriate repair manual
- Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
- Turn the A/C switch to the "ON" position.
- Check idle speed.
- Turn the A/C to the "OFF" position.
- Check idle speed.NOTE: Refer to the appropriate repair manual for idle speed specifications.
- Check idle speed.
- Connect the scantool to the DLC3 connector.
- RESET AUDIO STATION PRESETS
- REINITIALIZES THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS IF EQUIPPED:
- Compass
- VGRS System
- PROCEED TO SSC COMPLETION LABEL INSTALLATION
SSC COMPLETION LABEL INSTALLATION
After completing the repair and before returning the vehicle to the owner, an SSC completion label, which is enclosed in the owner's notification, must be affixed to the left front door hinge post, near the check strap.