2005 Lexus RX 330

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2005 SUSPENSION

Suspension Control System - RX 330

SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM

PRECAUTION

NOTE: When disconnecting the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following
systems after the terminal is reconnected.

SYSTEM REFERENCE
System Name Refer to
Lighting System (Adaptive Front-Lighting INITIALIZATION
System)
Power Window Control System PRE-CHECK
Power Back Door System INITIALIZATION
Sliding Roof System PRE-CHECK

1. JACK OR LIFT UP AND DOWN

a. Follow the procedure below when raising the vehicle with a jack or lift.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Press the height control OFF switch button and check that the height control "OFF"
indicator light comes on.
3. Turn the ignition switch off.
4. Raise the vehicle.
b. Follow the procedure below when lowering the vehicle.
1. Lower the vehicle slowly to the ground.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Press the height control OFF switch button, and check that the OFF indicator goes out
and that the height control operates.

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Fig. 1: Identifying Jack Or Lifting Up And Down

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2. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION OR FRONT AXLE

a. Do not turn the lower part of the pneumatic cylinder assy without air in it, otherwise the
diaphragm might be twisted or damaged.

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b. To avoid damage, follow the procedure below when using a compressor to fill the cylinders
with air.
1. Stop the compressor as well as the engine in 1 minute after the engine starts.
2. Restart the engine, and stop the engine in 1 minute.

HINT:

lIt takes about 2 to 3 minutes to fill the pneumatic cylinders with air when replacing
all of them.
l Inject the air in a location where the ambient temperature is below 35°C (95°F).

3. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2

a. Be careful that the vehicle body lowers because the air in the pneumatic cylinder is discharged
by disconnecting the pneumatic cylinder side air tube of the height control valve.
4. DISCONNECT AND CONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE (Type 1)

NOTE: l Disconnecting and connecting the height control tube should be

performed by hand to prevent dust or foreign objects from
entering.
l Be careful not to damage the height control tube.

a. Disconnect the height control tube.

1. Loosen the locknut.

NOTE: Stabilize the chamber of the pneumatic cylinder assembly

with your hands to avoid movement.

2. Disconnect the tube from the pneumatic cylinder.

3. Remove the 2 O-rings.
b. Install the height control tube.
1. Install the 2 new O-rings to the height control tube and coat them with MP grease No. 2.

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Fig. 2: Installing New O-Rings To Height Control Tube

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NOTE: Air leaks may occur if dust or foreign objects come into
contact with the O-rings.

2. Insert the tube into the pneumatic cylinder assembly and connect the tube with a locknut.

Torque: 17 N.m (175 [Link], 13 [Link])

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Fig. 3: Inserting Tube Into Pneumatic Cylinder Assembly

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NOTE: Stabilize the chamber of the pneumatic cylinder assembly

with your hands to avoid movement.

5. DISCONNECT AND CONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE (Type 2)

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Fig. 4: Disconnecting And Connecting Height Control Tube (Type 2)

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NOTE: l Disconnecting and connecting the height control tube should be

performed by hand to prevent dust or foreign objects from
entering.
l Be careful not to damage the height control tube.

a. Disconnect the height control tube.

1. Pinch "A" to release connector No. 1 and pull it out from the housing.
2. Set SST to the tube.

SST 09730-00010

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Fig. 5: Setting SST To Tube

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3. Insert SST into the housing to expand the claw of plug or tube connector in the housing.

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Fig. 6: Inserting SST Into Housing To Expand Claw Of Plug

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4. Pull out the tube with SST inserted.

NOTE: Do not force the tube.

5. Insert a flat-head thin-blade screwdriver into the circular hole on the housing, and remove
connector No. 2, the 2 O-rings and the plate from the housing.

HINT:

The O-ring, the plate and connector No. 2 are non-reusable parts.

b. Install the 2 O-rings and the plate.

Fig. 7: Installing O-Rings And Plate

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NOTE: When replacing the parts on which the tube to be installed with
new ones, it is not necessary to perform the procedure for
installation.

1. Apply MP grease to the 2 new O-rings and plate, and then install them to the straight tube
or an equivalent.

NOTE: l Install the plate between the O-rings.

l Air leaks may occur if dust or foreign objects come into
contact with the O-rings.

2. Insert the tube onto which the 2 O-rings and plate are installed into the housing, and then
push them in lightly with rolled up cardboard.

Fig. 8: Inserting Tube Onto O-Rings And Plate

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3. Push connector No. 2 into the housing until a clicking sound is heard.

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Fig. 9: Pushing Connector No. 2 Into Housing

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c. Install the height control tube.

1. Push the tube and connector No. 1 to the housing until a clicking sound is heard.

NOTE: l Turn the phase of the housing port from that of the
connector No. 1 claw by 90° when installing.
l Lightly pull on the tube to make sure that it is securely
connected.

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Fig. 10: Installing Height Control Tube

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6. DISCONNECT AND CONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE (Type 3)

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Fig. 11: Disconnecting And Connecting Height Control Tube (Type 3)

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NOTE: l Disconnecting and connecting the height control tube should be

performed by hand to prevent dust or foreign objects from
entering.
l Be careful not to damage the height control tube.

a. Disconnect the height control tube.

1. Remove the holder.
2. Spread the clip and slowly pull the height control tube No. 2 straight out.

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Fig. 12: Spreading Clip And Pulling Height Control Tube No. 2
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NOTE: Do not completely remove the clip except when replacing it.

3. Remove the 2 O-rings.

HINT:

Some tubes are equipped with only one O-ring.

b. Install the height control tube.

1. Hook one side of the new clip around the union groove, and slide the other side into the
opposite side of the union groove.
2. Install 2 new O-rings to the height control tube and coat them with MP grease No. 2.

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Fig. 13: Installing Height Control Tube

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NOTE: Air leaks may occur if dust or foreign objects come into
contact with the O-rings.

3. Connect the height control tube to the connector on the straight and securely until a click
sound can be heard.

HINT:

Some tubes are equipped with only one O-ring.

NOTE: Connect the height control tube straight in order to prevent

air leaks.

4. Install the height control tube to the holder being careful not to apply excessive force to
the clip.

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. ADJUST STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT

a. Release the parking brake and stabilize the suspensions by pushing up and down on the corners
o the vehicle.
b. Adjust the shift lever to the N position and settle the tires by shifting the vehicle back and forth
by hand.
c. Start the engine.

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d. On the height control switch, first press "HI" to raise the vehicle's height, and next press "LO"
to lower it, and then press the switch to change it to the "N" position.

NOTE: Make sure to release the parking brake and adjust the shift lever
to the N position.

2. INSPECT TIRE (See INSPECTION )

3. ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT (If using the hand-held tester) (See PRE-CHECK )
4. ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT (When not using the hand-held tester) (See PRE-CHECK )
5. INSPECT VEHICLE HEIGHT SWITCH FUNCTION

NOTE: Perform the procedure with the vehicle vacant and unloaded.

a. Change the height control switch from the "N" position to the "HI" position and back to the "N"
position again. Check the time it took and the degree of change in the vehicle's height to reach
the target height.
"N" -> "HI" position: approx. 40 to 60 seconds
"HI" -> "N" position: approx. 20 to 40 seconds
Change in vehicle height: approx. 30 mm (1.18 in.)

NOTE: Shut off the engine to check the vehicle height.

Fig. 14: Checking Height Control Switch (UP)

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b. Change the vehicle height control switch from the "N" position to the "LO" position and back to
the "N" position again. Check the time it took and the degree of change in the vehicle's height to
reach the target height.
"N" --> "LO" position: approx. 10 to 30 seconds
"LO" --> "N" position: approx. 20 to 40 seconds
Change in vehicle height: approx. 15 mm (0.59 in.)

NOTE: Shut off the engine to check the vehicle height.

Fig. 15: Checking Height Control Switch (DOWN)

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6. INSPECT GET ON AND OFF MODE FUNCTION

a. Turn the access mode switch ON and check the change in the vehicle's height with the engine
stopped.
Change in the vehicle height
Down from "N" position: approx. 30 mm (1.18 in.)

NOTE: When the function inspections are performed in succession, the

vehicle height control is interrupted.

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Fig. 16: Inspecting Get ON And OFF Mode Function

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7. INSPECT AUTOMATIC LEVELING FUNCTION

NOTE: Make sure the height control switch is in the "NORM" position and the
access mode switch is OFF.

a. Turn the ignition switch OFF and have four people (two in the front, two in the rear) ride in the
vehicle.

HINT:

Each person should weigh approx. 68 kg.

b. Start the engine and check the time it takes to complete vehicle height control.

Time to target height: approx. 40 to 60 seconds

c. Turn the ignition switch OFF and then have the four people get out of the vehicle.
d. Start the engine and check the time it takes to complete vehicle height control.

Time to target height: approx. 10 to 30 seconds

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Fig. 17: Inspecting Automatic Leveling Function

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8. CHECK CONNECTIONS OF TUBES FOR AIR LEAKAGE

a. Set the height control switch to the "HI" position and raise the vehicle's height.
b. Stop the engine.
c. Apply soapy water to the connections of the tubes and check if there is any air leakage.

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Fig. 18: Checking Connections Of Tubes For Air Leakage

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HEIGHT CONTROL COMPRESSOR ASSY

COMPONENTS

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Fig. 19: Identifying Height Control Compressor Assy Components And Replacements
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REPLACEMENT

NOTE: Before disconnecting the air tube, press the height control OFF switch to
stop the vehicle height control operation.

1. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL COMPRESSOR COVER

a. Remove the 2 screws, the bolt, the clip and the height control compressor cover.

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2. DISCONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE NO. 2

a. Remove the clip and holder.
b. Disconnect the height control tube No. 2 from the 2 way cap.

HINT:

For the disconnecting procedure of the (type 3) tube, refer to SUSPENSION CONTROL
SYSTEM.

Fig. 20: Disconnecting Height Control Tube No. 2

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3. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL COMPRESSOR BRACKET

a. Remove the 3 clamps and disconnect the 2 connectors and wire harness.

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Fig. 21: Removing Clamps And Disconnecting Connectors & Wire Harness
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b. Remove the clamp.

c. Disconnect the hose from the cap grommet.

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Fig. 22: Disconnecting Hose From Cap Grommet

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d. Remove the 3 bolts.

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Fig. 23: Removing Bolts

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e. Slide the rear height control compressor bracket to the front of the vehicle, and release the claws
A and B from the height control compressor bracket.

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Fig. 24: Releasing Claws From Height Control Compressor Bracket

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f. Remove the rear height control compressor w/bracket assy.

4. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL FILTER
a. Remove the clamp, 2 clips and 2 hoses.

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b. Remove the height control filter.

5. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL COMPRESSOR BRACKET
a. Remove the 3 clamps.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and the 3 height control compressor bush No. 2 from the rear height control
compressor bracket.

Fig. 25: Removing Rear Height Control Compressor Bracket

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6. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL DRYER ASSY

a. Remove the clip and holder.
b. Remove the height control tube No. 2 from the height control dryer assy.

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Fig. 26: Removing Height Control Tube No. 2

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c. Remove the bolt and the height control dryer assy from the height control compressor assy.

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Fig. 27: Removing Height Control Dryer Assy

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7. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL COMPRESSOR ASSY

a. Remove the O-ring.

HINT:

When the height control compressor assy is replaced with a new one, it doesn't require a new O-
ring.

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Fig. 28: Removing Height Control Compressor Assy

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8. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL COMPRESSOR ASSY

a. Coat the O-ring with MP grease, install the height control compressor assy.

HINT:

When the height control compressor assembly is replaced with new one, it doesn't require a new
O-ring.

9. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL DRYER ASSY

a. Install the height control dryer assy with a bolt onto the height control compressor assy.

Torque: 6.4 N.m (65 [Link], 57 [Link])

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Fig. 29: Installing Height Control Dryer Assy Bolt

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b. Connect the height control tube No. 2 to the height control dryer assy.

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Fig. 30: Connecting Height Control Tube No. 2 To Height Control Dryer Assy
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c. Lock the clip and holder.

HINT:

For the installation procedure of the (type 3) tube, refer to SUSPENSION CONTROL
SYSTEM.

10. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL COMPRESSOR BRACKET

a. Install the 3 height control compressor bush No. 2 onto the rear height control compressor
bracket.

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Fig. 31: Installing Height Control Compressor Bush No. 2 Onto Rear Height Control
Compressor Bracket
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b. Install the rear height control compressor bracket with the 3 bolts onto the height control
compressor assy.

Torque: 5.9 N.m (60 [Link], 52 [Link])

c. Install the 3 clamps.

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Fig. 32: Installing Clamps

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11. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL FILTER

a. Install the 2 hoses and 2 clips to the height control filter.
b. Install a clamp onto the height control filter.
c. Connect the height control filter onto the rear height control compressor bracket.
12. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL COMPRESSOR BRACKET
a. Passing the wire harness sub-assy between the bracket and compressor, temporarily place the
bracket as shown in Fig. 33 .

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Fig. 33: Passing Wire Harness Sub-Assy Between Bracket And Compressor
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b. Install the rear height control compressor bracket with the 3 bolts onto the height control
compressor bracket.

Torque: 19 N.m (194 [Link], 14 [Link])

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Fig. 34: Installing Rear Height Control Compressor Bracket With Bolts Onto Height
Control Compressor Bracket
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c. Connect the hose to the cap grommet and clamp it.

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Fig. 35: Connecting Hose To Cap Grommet

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d. Install the 3 clamps and the 2 connectors.

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Fig. 36: Installing Clamps And Connectors

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13. CONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE NO. 2

a. Install a new O-ring onto the height control tube No. 2.
b. Coat the O-ring with MP grease.
c. Connect the height control tube No. 2 to the 2 way cap.
d. Lock the tube with a new clip and a new holder.

HINT:

For the installation procedure of the (type 3) tube, refer to SUSPENSION CONTROL
SYSTEM.

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Fig. 37: Connecting Height Control Tube No. 2

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14. INSPECT AIR LEAK (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION)

15. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL COMPRESSOR COVER
a. Install the height control compressor cover with the 2 screws, the clip and the bolt.

PNEUMATIC W/TUBE TANK ASSY

REPLACEMENT

NOTE: Before replacement, press the height control OFF switch to the vehicle
height control operation.

1. REMOVE PNEUMATIC W/TUBE TANK ASSY

a. Jack or lift the vehicle up.
b. Remove the 4 clamps.

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Fig. 38: Removing Clamps

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c. Disconnect the height control tube No. 1 and the wire harness from the pneumatic w/tube tank
assy.
d. Remove the 3 clips and height control tank cover.

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Fig. 39: Removing Clips And Height Control Tank Cover

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e. Disconnect the connector.

f. Using SST, disconnect the tube from the pneumatic w/tube tank assy.

SST 09730-00010

HINT:

For the removal procedure of the (type 2) tube, refer to SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM.

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Fig. 40: Disconnecting Tube From Pneumatic W/Tube Tank Assy

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g. Remove the 3 bolts and the pneumatic w/tube tank assy.

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Fig. 41: Removing Pneumatic W/Tube Tank Assy

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2. INSTALL PNEUMATIC W/TUBE TANK ASSY

a. Align the matchmark holes on the pneumatic w/tube tank assy with the proper positions, and
install it to the body with 3 bolts.

Torque: 29 N.m (296 [Link], 21 [Link])

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Fig. 42: Aligning Matchmark Holes On Pneumatic Wi/Tub Tank Assy

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b. Coat 2 new O-rings and a new plate with MP grease.

c. Install the 2 O-rings and the plate onto the height control tube No. 2.

HINT:

lFor the removal procedure of the (type 2) tube, refer to SUSPENSION CONTROL
SYSTEM.
l When the pneumatic w/tube tank assy is replaced with a new one, it does not require a
new O-ring.
d. Connect the tube and the connector to the pneumatic w/tube tank assy.

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Fig. 43: Connecting Tube And Connector To Pneumatic W/Tube Tank Assy
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e. Install the height control tank cover with the 3 clips.

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Fig. 44: Installing Height Control Tank Cover With Clips

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f. Install the 4 clamps.

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Fig. 45: Installing Clamps

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3. INSPECT AIR LEAK (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION)

DISPOSAL

1. DISPOSE OF PNEUMATIC W/TUBE TANK ASSY

a. Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown in Fig. 46 to discharge the air inside.

CAUTION: When drilling, chips may fly out, work carefully.

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Fig. 46: Disposing Of Pneumatic W/Tube Tank Assy

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HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY FRONT LH

REPLACEMENT

NOTE: Before replacement, press the height control OFF switch to stop the vehicle
height control operation.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

2. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY FRONT LH
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the Torx(R) nut and the height control sensor from the lower arm.

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Fig. 47: Removing Torx(R) Nut And Height Control Sensor From Lower Arm
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c. Remove the 2 nuts and the height control sensor FR LH.

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Fig. 48: Removing Height Control Sensor FR LH

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3. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY FRONT LH

a. Install the height control sensor FR LH with the 2 nuts.

Torque: 7.8 N.m (80 [Link], 69 [Link])

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Fig. 49: Installing Height Control Sensor FR LH

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b. Install the height control sensor onto the lower arm with the Torx(R) nut.

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 [Link], 48 [Link])

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Fig. 50: Installing Height Control Sensor Onto Lower Arm With Torx(R) Nut
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c. Connect the connector.

4. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 [Link], 76 [Link])

5. ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT (See PRE-CHECK )

HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR LH

REPLACEMENT

NOTE: l Before replacement, press the height control OFF switch to stop the
vehicle height control operation.
l The height control sensor RR RH and height control valve No. 2 have
the same shape connectors, therefore they might be wrongly
connected. When installing them, Connect the connector with the
distinction mark (white tape) on the wire harness to the height control
sensor RR RH.

1. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR LH (2WD DRIVE TYPE)

a. Disconnect the connector.

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b. Remove the Torx(R) nut, the 2 nuts and the height control sensor RR LH from the vehicle.

Fig. 51: Removing Height Control Sensor Sub-Assy Rear LH (2WD Drive Type)
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

2. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR LH (4WD DRIVE TYPE)

a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the Torx(R) nut, the 2 bolts and the height control sensor RR LH from the vehicle.

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Fig. 52: Removing Height Control Sensor Sub-Assy Rear LH (4WD Drive Type)
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3. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR LH (2WD DRIVE TYPE)

a. Install the height control sensor RR LH with the Torx(R) nut and the 2 nuts.

Torque:

7.8 N.m (80 [Link], 69 [Link]) (Nut)

5.4 N.m (55 [Link], 48 [Link]) (Torx(R) nut)

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Fig. 53: Installing Height Control Sensor Sub-Assy Rear LH (2WD Drive Type)
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4. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR LH (4WD DRIVE TYPE)

a. Install the height control sensor RR LH with the Torx(R) nut and the 2 bolts.

Torque:

7.8 N in (80 [Link], 69 [Link]) (Bolt)

5.4 N.m (55 [Link], 48 [Link]) (Torx(R) nut)

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Fig. 54: Installing Height Control Sensor Sub-Assy Rear LH (4WD Drive Type)
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

5. ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT (See PRE-CHECK )

HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE SUB-ASSY NO. 1

REPLACEMENT

NOTE: l Before replacement, press the height control OFF switch to stop the
vehicle height control operation.
l Be careful that the vehicle body lowers because the air in the
pneumatic cylinder is discharged by disconnecting the pneumatic
cylinder side air tube of the height control valve.
l This operation takes out the air from the front shock absorber,
therefore never rotate the lower part of the absorber by turning the
steering wheel etc.

1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1

2. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSY RH (See REPLACEMENT )
3. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSY LH (See REPLACEMENT )
4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER (See REPLACEMENT )
5. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE SUB-ASSY NO. 1

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a. Disconnect the connector.

b. Disconnect the 3 height control tubes.

HINT:

For the removal procedure of the (type 3) tube, refer to SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM.

Fig. 55: Disconnecting Height Control Tubes

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c. Remove the 2 nuts and the height control valve sub-assy No. 1.

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Fig. 56: Removing Nuts And Height Control Valve Sub-Assy No. 1
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6. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE SUB-ASSY NO. 1

a. Install the height control valve sub-assy No. 1 with the 2 nuts.

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 [Link], 48 [Link])

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Fig. 57: Installing Height Control Valve Sub-Assy No. 1

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b. Coat 2 new O-rings with MP grease No. 2 and install them on each height control tube.
c. Connect the 3 height control tubes onto the height control valve sub-assy No. 1.

HINT:

For the removal procedure of the (type 3) tube, refer to SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM.

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Fig. 58: Connecting Height Control Tubes Onto Height Control Valve Sub-Assy No. 1
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d. Connect the connector.

7. INSPECT AIR LEAK (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION)
8. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER
9. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSY LH
10. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSY RH
11. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1

HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE SUB-ASSY NO. 2

REPLACEMENT

NOTE: l Before replacement, press the height control OFF switch to stop the
vehicle height control operation.
l Be careful that the vehicle body lowers because the air in the
pneumatic cylinder is discharged by disconnecting the pneumatic
cylinder side air tube of the height control valve.
l The height control sensor RR RH and height control valve No. 2 have
the same shape connectors, therefore they might be wrongly
connected. When installing them, Connect the connector with the
distinction mark (white tape) on the wire harness to the height control

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sensor RR RH.

1. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE SUB-ASSY NO. 2

a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Using SST, disconnect the 3 height control tubes.

SST 09730-00010

HINT:

For the disconnecting procedure of the (type 2) tube, refer to SUSPENSION CONTROL
SYSTEM.

Fig. 59: Disconnecting 3 Height Control Tubes

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

c. Disconnect the height control tube.

HINT:

For the disconnecting procedure of the (type 3) tube, refer to SUSPENSION CONTROL
SYSTEM.

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Fig. 60: Disconnecting Height Control Tube

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d. Remove the 2 nuts and the height control valve sub-assy No. 2.

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Fig. 61: Removing Height Control Valve Sub-Assy No. 2

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2. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE SUB-ASSY NO. 2

a. Install the height control valve sub-assy No. 2 with the 2 nuts.

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 [Link], 48 [Link])

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Fig. 62: Installing Height Control Valve Sub-Assy No. 2

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b. Coat the O-ring with MP grease.

c. Install the O-ring onto the height control tube.
d. Connect the height control tube.

HINT:

For the removal procedure of the (type 3) tube, refer to SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM.

e. Install 6 new O-rings and 3 new plates to each installed part of the height control valve No. 2
tubes.

HINT:

When the height control valve No. 2 is replaced with a new one, it does not require a new O-
ring.

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Fig. 63: Installing O-Ring And New Plates

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f. Install the 3 height control tubes.

HINT:

For the removal procedure of the (type 2) tube, refer to SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM.

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Fig. 64: Installing 3 Height Control Tubes

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

g. Connect the connector.

NOTE: Do not wrongly connect the connectors of the height control valve
No. 2 and height control sensor RR RH.

3. INSPECT AIR LEAK (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION)

SUSPENSION CONTROL ECU

REPLACEMENT

1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See REPLACEMENT )

2. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSY RH (See REPLACEMENT )
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO. 2 (See step 27 in
REPLACEMENT )
4. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSY (See step 28 in REPLACEMENT )
5. REMOVE ECM (See REPLACEMENT )
6. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER AMPLIFIER ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
7. REMOVE SUSPENSION CONTROL ECU
a. Disconnect the suspension control ECU connector.

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b. Remove the 2 bolts and the suspension control ECU from the bracket.

Fig. 65: Removing Suspension Control ECU

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

8. INSTALL SUSPENSION CONTROL ECU

a. Install the suspension control ECU with the 2 bolts onto the bracket.

Torque: 7.8 N.m (80 [Link], 69 [Link])

b. Connect the suspension control ECU connector.

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Fig. 66: Installing Suspension Control ECU

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

9. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONER AMPLIFIER ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )

10. INSTALL ECM (See REPLACEMENT )
11. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSY
12. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO. 2
13. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSY RH
14. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

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