Acquaintance with Toyota Highlander and Lexus RX 300/330 This manual covers Toyota Highlander and Lexus RX 3G0/330. Highlander models are equipped with a four-cylinder or V6 engine, while Lexus RX 300/330 models are equipped with a V6 engine only. On front wheel drive models...
Vehicle identification In the automotive industry, the modernization process is continuous, it is not reflected in publications and occurs regardless of the main changes in models. Since catalogs and spare parts lists are compiled by part...
Information about recall campaigns Vehicle recall campaigns are carried out by the manufacturer in rare cases when the vehicles are found to have defects that may affect driving safety. In this case, the manufacturer contacts the registered owner of the...
Purchase of spare parts Spare parts can be obtained in a variety of ways, but as a rule, all sources of supply can be reduced to one of two categories. This is either an authorized dealer parts department or an independent parts retailer. Our...
Service technology There are several methods for performing vehicle maintenance and repair procedures, which are referenced in the text of this Guide. Following the proposed instructions will make the work of a non-professional mechanic...
Fasteners Fasteners include nuts, bolts, studs and screws used to connect two or more elements together. When working with fasteners, it's hard to remember certain things all the time. In almost any threaded connection, one or...
Disassembly of elements The disassembly of all elements must be carried out so carefully that during assembly each element can be installed in its original place and in the correct way. Be sure to note the order in which the elements are...
Tools — general information The choice of good tools is the key to good service and successful car repairs. For car owners who do not have such tools, purchasing them will cause significant expenses, which can only be partially avoided by making...
Hose Removal Tips Attention! If the vehicle is equipped with an air conditioning system, under no circumstances should any hoses be disconnected from the system components until the system has been depressurized, and this should be done...
Tool kit for maintenance and minor repairs This list provides the minimum set of tools required for maintenance and minor repairs. We recommend buying combination wrenches (ring wrench on one side and open-end wrench of the same size on the other); although...
A set of tools for medium and major repairs These tools are a virtual must-have for any major vehicle repair and complement the toolbox for maintenance and minor repairs. This listing includes a set of interchangeable sockets. Although it is expensive, it is...
Special tools and fixtures The tools and fixtures on this list are those that are infrequently used, expensive, or specialized. Buying many of these tools will not pay off if complex mechanical work is rarely done. If this is the case, then you...
Purchase, care and storage of tools Buying tools The non-professional mechanic can be offered some practical advice while acquiring the tools needed to perform vehicle maintenance and repair procedures. When preparing for routine maintenance or minor...
Damaged Thread Repair Technology Occasionally, you may experience stripping of the internal threads of a nut or bolt hole, usually when the torque is exceeded. Thread stripping occurs very often, especially when working with aluminum elements, as...
Workplace equipment Speaking about the tool, it is impossible not to mention the equipment of the workplace. If more serious work is to be done than simple vehicle maintenance, care should be taken to prepare a suitable work site. We have...
Lifting and placing the car on supports The jack supplied with the vehicle should only be used to raise the vehicle to change a wheel or to place support stands under the vehicle. Attention! Never climb under the car or start the engine when the jack is the...
Towing — general information Two-wheel drive models can be towed with the front end of the vehicle and the front wheels off the road (use a tow truck). When towing backwards, the front wheels must be on the cart. Four wheel drive models should be...
Starting from a foreign battery When starting the engine with a booster battery, observe the following precautions: A) Switch off the ignition before connecting the auxiliary battery. b) Turn off all electrical equipment (lighting fixtures, heater,...
Automotive chemicals, lubricants, sealants and fluids Recently, a variety of chemicals, oils, lubricants, sealants and operating fluids have been on the market for routine maintenance and repair of a car. These include a wide range of chemicals, from cleaning compounds and...
Security — general information Regardless of your willingness to perform a particular job and our enthusiasm, first of all, you should think about safety. Insufficient attention paid to this matter may lead to an accident. Failure to follow some of...