BananaGS Lexus DIY page........

1999 - GS400 Rod Millen Signature Edition (dealer option/full RMM packages)

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These write up are for your information only and may not be complete.  I tried these projects out my first time also, my way of doing thing may not be the best way, if you have any suggestion for improvement, let me know.

Use them at your own risk.
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If you want to do it right, do it yourself, because no one cares about your car more than you.

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Maintenance Page (>>>>Updated 05/29/03)

Wiring diagrams, Service Instructions for Lexus cars (PDF format only) (10/21/03)


DIY's: Read this first before attempting these Do it yourself projects
Do this at your own risk. The information showed here is for illustration only and may not be 100% complete.
 

Engine & Transmission
#01 DIY BM Racing Transmission Cooler
#02 DIY Cold Air Box (12/28/2001)
#03 DIY Engine oil  /  ATF Transmission Oil Change (Updated 1/16/2004)
#04 DIY Changing Differential Fluid (08/10/02)
#05 DIY New Intake box with Window (08/10/02)
#06 DIY Magnetic Oil Filter  (5/12/2002)
#07 DIY Complete Flush your transmission oil (11/01/02)
#08 DIY TB Coolant bypass (05/29/03)
#09 DIY RMM/Supra TT limited slip differential (04/21/03)
#10 DIY Replace sparkplugs (05/29/03)
#11 DIY Replace Engine Coolant (coming soon)

Brake & Suspension
#01 DIY Change Brake Pads and Paint brake calipers  (10/12/2002)
#02 DIY Remove/Replace brake rotors OEM or aftermarket (New 01/03/04)


Exterior
#01 DIY Re-wire your brake light (6 light version) (11/2/02)
#02 DIY Disable in-dash brake warning light (11/10/2002)
#03 DIY Change brake/signal light (10/06/02)
#04 DIY Clear Taillights
#05 DIY Replacing parking light to Polarg M6 bulbs (12/28/2001)
#06 DIY Clear front signal and new front grill mess (remove front bumper) (9/24/02)
#07 DIY Clear Side marker (12/28/2001)
#08 DIY Spoiler installation  (11/9/02)
#09 DIY Disable Day Time Running light (3 min mod) (11/1/02)
#10 DIY override fog light switch (04/05/03)
#10 DIY LED Rear Brake Light Conversion (Coming soon)
#10 DIY LED 3rd brake light (inside car) conversion for non-spoiler equipted GS (Coming soon)

Interior
#01 DIY 5.25" 6.5" Polk Audio
#02 DIY Dual Alarm Setup (factory and aftermarket) (12/28/2001)
#03 DIY Remove back seat (5/12/2002)
#04 DIY Putting a DVD player in the armrest (5/12/2002)
#05 DIY TV mount (08/10/02)
#06 DIY Upgrade your stock stereo system (10/01/02)
#07 DIY Installing tweeters on rear doors (12/28/2001)
#08 DIY Clean your leather seats
#09 DIY make your own air filter for the AC and replacing battery of the remote control
#10 DIY Adding an aluminum bar in the trunk (10/21/2001)
#11 DIY Wood Steering wheel (01/4/03)
#12 DIY OEM NAV conversion on non navigation equipped GS (updated 10/21/03)
#13 DIY change out OEM alarm LED to a super bright one  (03/06/03)
#14 DIY open the instrument panel (03/08/03)
#15 DIY Navigation service menu (04/05/03)
#16 DIY Remove Radio/Cassette Head unit (07/10/03)
#17 DIY Remove Armrest and gearshift console (10/21/03)
#18 DIY Remove rear deck for replacement subwoofer (10/21/03)
#19 DIY Remove/Replace Navigation hard drive (NEW 1/2/04)
 

Miscellaneous
#01 DIY Hood lock (1/2/2002)
#02 DIY Tire wrench (08/10/02)

Tuning Info

Other Useful resources or websites

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Lexus (warranty, modz, TSB, LSD, tein,STB...) (updated 3/12/03)

General Technical Articles and Lexus Technical information (updated 1/26/03)

Huge Collection of technical info used on Toyota vehicles (must see)

GS Gallery: Oct_02  July_02 Jan_02


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Visitors since 10/01/2002
 

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