Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Service manual - part 1

 
 

FOREWORD

To assist you in your service activities, this manual explains the main characteristics of the new ES300, in
particular providing a technical explanation of the construction and operation of new mechanisms and new
technology used.

Applicable models: MCV20 series

This manual is divided into 4 sections.

1. Introduction — Development objectives of the new model and model line-up.

2. New Model Outline — Explanation of the product to give a general understanding of its features.

3. Technical Description — Technical explanation of the construction and operation of each new system

and component.

4. Appendix — Major technical specifications of the vehicle.

CAUTION, NOTICE, REFERENCE and NOTE are used the following ways:

CAUTION

A potentially hazardous situation which could result in injury to people may occur if
instructions on what to do or not do are ignored.

NOTICE

Damage to the vehicle or components may occur if instructions on what to do or not do are
ignored.

REFERENCE

Explains the theory behind mechanisms and techniques.

NOTE

Notes or comments not included under the above 3 titles.

For detailed service specifications and repair procedures, refer to the following Repair Manuals:

Manual Name

Pub. No.

   1997 LEXUS ES300 Repair Manual
   1997 LEXUS ES300 Electrical Wiring Diagram

RM511U

EWD284U

All information contained herein is the most up-to-date at the time of publication. We reserve the right to
make changes without prior notice.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

 1997 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced or
copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission
of Toyota Motor Corporation.

2

DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES

The new ES300 aims to further strengthen its status as a Lexus entry vehicle through appealing more strongly
to the young, quality minded drivers by creating more advanced, attractive designs and functions, and through
obtaining a wider variety of users by adding more value to the car.

3

EXTERIOR APPEARANCE

4

MODEL CODE AND MODEL LINE-UP

MODEL CODE

MCV20 L - B T P G K A

             

     

   

  

     

    

   



   

  

 

 

 

 



BASIC MODEL CODE



MCV20 :  With 1MZ-FE Engine



STEERING WHEEL POSITION



L :  Left-Hand Drive



MODEL NAME



B :  ES 300



BODY TYPE



T :  4-Door Sedan



GEARSHIFT TYPE



 P :  4-Speed Automatic, Floor



GRADE



G :  —



ENGINE SPECIFICATION



K :  DOHC And SFI

DESTINATION

A :  U.S.A.

K :  Canada

MODEL LINE-UP

TRANSAXLE

4-Speed Automatic

DESTINATION

ENGINE

BODY TYPE

GRADE

A541E*

U.S.A.

1MZ FE

4 Door Sedan

MCV20L-BTPGKA

Canada

1MZ-FE

4-Door Sedan

—

MCV20L-BTPGKK

* :  Electronically Controlled Transmission with and intelligent control system