Lexus NX: Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
- When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
- When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Secure the electric power steering column sub-assembly in a vise.
(b) Using a center punch, mark the center of the tapered-head bolts.
(c) Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.119 to 0.157 in.) diameter drill bit, drill a hole in the tapered-head bolt.
| (d) Using a screw extractor, remove the tapered-head bolt, and then remove the steering lock actuator assembly from the electric power steering column sub-assembly. |
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2. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS BRACKET
(a) Lift in the direction (1) indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration, and pull in the direction (2) to detach the claw.
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.png) | Remove in this Direction (1) |
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(b) Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the guide and remove the bracket from the steering column assembly.
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3. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY
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4. REMOVE POWER STEERING MOTOR ASSEMBLY
| (a) Remove the 2 bolts and power steering motor assembly. |
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Inspection
INSPECTION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE:
When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT ELECTRIC POWER STE
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE:
When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL POWER STEERING MOT
Installation
INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE:
Do not replace the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly with the battery connected and the engine switch on (IG).
Do not rotate the spiral with senso
SEE MORE:
Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR CHECK FOR DTC (a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3. (b) Turn the power switch on (IG). (c) Turn the Techstream on. (d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main body / Trouble Codes. Body Electrical > Main Body > Trouble Codes (e) Body Electrical / Front Recognition
HV Battery High-voltage Line Circuit
DESCRIPTION The cause of the malfunction may be the HV battery high-voltage line circuit. Check the continuity in the high-voltage line from the HV battery to the inverter. Check the connection condition and for an open circuit in the frame wire from the service plug grip and HV battery to the inver
