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How to replace trunk struts on a Lexus SC 300, SC 400, Soarer | 1992 - 2000 (1st generation)
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In today's video I will be showing you step by step how to replace the commonly failed trunk struts on a 1999 Lexus SC 300.
The process is the same for any 1st gen. Lexus SC 300 or SC 400 (1992-00 model years) or a 3rd gen. Toyota Soarer (1991-00 model years). The only thing to note is that there are different struts for spoiler vs non-spoiler trunks. I have posted links for both below - please choose the right one before proceeding.
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Contents:
00:00 Intro
01:11 Removing old trunk strut
02:25 Installing new strut
04:07 Conclusion
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Tools required:
Open ended wrench - 14 mm
Metal pick tool
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Parts required:
Set of trunk struts:
For trunk WITH spoiler - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ELR3ZRI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
For trunk WITHOUT spoiler - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C8UG5E4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Blue Threadlocker
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Disclaimer:
Due to factors which are beyond my control, I i.e. the creator of this channel, ‘The Auto Chap’, cannot guarantee against misuse of the information I supply in this video or anywhere on my channel. No information in this video or anywhere on my channel shall imply any warranty or guarantee a result. Any loss, including but not limited to property or injury are the sole responsibility of the user and not me. I assume NO liability for any kind of injury, including but not limited to, property damage or injury suffered due to information in this video or anywhere on my channel. I recommend you follow all necessary and proper safety practices while working on any project. Use the information supplied this video or anywhere on my channel AT YOUR OWN RISK. I am NOT a professional mechanic and the information in this video is NOT a substitute for information from a qualified professional automotive repairer. The information in this video or anywhere on my channel is NOT advice. If I supply any wrong information and something breaks/malfunctions, I will NOT reimburse or pay in any way for the costs associated. Please do not work on your car if you are not comfortable doing so.
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @simonriedeman1791
    @simonriedeman1791 День тому

    Will we ever see more videos like this?

  • @tu11a
    @tu11a День тому

    subscribed. I'll be using this to replace my dash. Well done!

  • @miller1
    @miller1 День тому

    Very well done. Thank-you for that.

  • @kirayagami3031
    @kirayagami3031 2 дні тому

    This is an awesome video! Very detailed too. Were these brighter than the stock low beams?

  • @timothyeyrich6167
    @timothyeyrich6167 4 дні тому

    Do you use a new gasket every time you drain/add each 100 miles or just reuse the same?

    • @theautochap
      @theautochap 4 дні тому

      @@timothyeyrich6167 it’s recommended to use a new gasket. I replace the gasket every time.

  • @jonathannagela2130
    @jonathannagela2130 4 дні тому

    OEM lexus rear control arms are 50 each plus shipping from japan from amayama. Its cheaper than mevotech and its OEM

  • @hasmirsiddique4159
    @hasmirsiddique4159 8 днів тому

    Where to get the replacement wheel?

  • @jonathangerardo15
    @jonathangerardo15 10 днів тому

    Great video thank you

  • @marktwain622
    @marktwain622 13 днів тому

    Thank you for the vid old chap.

  • @micahelijah40
    @micahelijah40 15 днів тому

    Do I need to take the old relay out and put the correct relay on.

  • @kidicarus2637
    @kidicarus2637 15 днів тому

    thank you man, such great detail. I really appreciate all the work you put into these video! 12:02 is the ACIS really about power and torque or more noise control? I tried 0-60 tests with it working and defeated and saw no difference.

  • @josephromero1798
    @josephromero1798 15 днів тому

    Good job !

  • @josephromero1798
    @josephromero1798 15 днів тому

    Thank you!

  • @jwatersa2054
    @jwatersa2054 18 днів тому

    Idk why he said to not put it at TDC, that’s pretty stupid

    • @theautochap
      @theautochap 18 днів тому

      Before commenting something like this, why don’t you watch the video and pay some attention? I literally explain why I said that and made a whole chapter for it at 31:57 too.

  • @craigdecolumbian2688
    @craigdecolumbian2688 19 днів тому

    What's the screen size ?

    • @theautochap
      @theautochap 16 днів тому

      @@craigdecolumbian2688 6.2”

  • @moterheadulye4474
    @moterheadulye4474 25 днів тому

    Bruh no part 2…..

  • @Bucket3004
    @Bucket3004 26 днів тому

    You sir have earned a sub👍

  • @devooQTR
    @devooQTR Місяць тому

    can we have a link to website were we can buy the gear

    • @theautochap
      @theautochap 16 днів тому

      @@devooQTR links to all parts are in the video description.

  • @chutn
    @chutn Місяць тому

    You took out 2 factory harness cables when disconnecting the factory radio but only connected one when putting the aftermarket radio do i just leave one of them disconnected

    • @theautochap
      @theautochap 16 днів тому

      @@chutn yes. All you have to plug in is what I show in the video.

  • @NwakpaSunday-oi1tf
    @NwakpaSunday-oi1tf Місяць тому

    GS Lexus I want to see how the range the plug wires

  • @NwakpaSunday-oi1tf
    @NwakpaSunday-oi1tf Місяць тому

    I want to see the plug wire as how they arrange the plug wires

  • @NwakpaSunday-oi1tf
    @NwakpaSunday-oi1tf Місяць тому

    I want to know how the plug wire

  • @jacobboothby8092
    @jacobboothby8092 Місяць тому

    I'm unable to find the part ET196573028AU on Google or eBay. Anyone have any suggestions?

  • @firstnamelastname3583
    @firstnamelastname3583 Місяць тому

    I would like to mention here (and this isn't the only place I've seen it) that, on my 02 sequoia at least, this is improper installation of the tilt adjustment screw. The screw should not be removed, and the black cap stays on so it can clip into a hole on the plastic bumper. That way the screw can rotate freely and pull the light in for down adjustment or push out for upwards tilt. If you install it the way in the video, the light would only be able to be tightened for further downward tilt and wouldn't have the bumper to press against for upward tilt. And for anyone getting the cheap amazon fogs and complaining of moisture, make sure to take off the protective plastic cap over the breather hole before you install it. The breather on my lights was located on the top, opposite side from the tilt adjustment screw. It is identifiable as a small hole with a gortex screen over it that lets air flow but blocks moisture and ships with a protective cap to prevent puncture. Without removing this, temperature changes cause condensation to build and remain trapped.

  • @MultiRokusho
    @MultiRokusho Місяць тому

    Thank you so much. My sc 300 always had a bunch of oil around the engine since I bought it and after watching your spark plug video and this I’m going to pretty much do everything

  • @christophermichaelcarpio6910
    @christophermichaelcarpio6910 Місяць тому

    The reverse light is the middle one with the clear lenses. Yours probably needs a new light bulb

    • @theautochap
      @theautochap 16 днів тому

      @@christophermichaelcarpio6910 there is no reverse light on the tailgate, at least for my model year. I was not talking about the reverse light on the body of the car - I am aware there is a reverse light there.

  • @jayjuggrnaut
    @jayjuggrnaut Місяць тому

    Great video. I recently purchased a 2001 Lexus LX470, and it's a little discouraging that so many of the parts are discontinued by Lexus AND are not offered by an aftermarket manufacturer.

  • @cmortell1
    @cmortell1 Місяць тому

    Great video, thank you!

  • @Leon-oz2fe
    @Leon-oz2fe Місяць тому

    How do you know if the door lock actuator is bad?

    • @theautochap
      @theautochap 16 днів тому

      @@Leon-oz2fe mine just wouldn’t lock and unlock. That should be the easiest way to tell tbh

  • @JamesJonesTech
    @JamesJonesTech Місяць тому

    This is such a detailed video. I checked out a 2005 last week and will be heading back to purchase it in 4 days. Should have watched this on my way to purchase, but it's also good to see that I checked most of these! Going to subscribe to your channel. I have a 97, 98, 2002, and 2004 LS. Looking forward to adding the Sequoia to the fleet!

  • @todayscatch5471
    @todayscatch5471 Місяць тому

    Great video! Looking to get a tundra soon and will remember this video!

  • @doodsoljol1741
    @doodsoljol1741 Місяць тому

    I love your video. I'm planning to replace the original head unit on my 2004 sequoia limited with the one you installed. Is the steering wheel control is still working?

  • @cooldoctor174
    @cooldoctor174 Місяць тому

    Thanks for upload

  • @jerry-st7rc
    @jerry-st7rc 2 місяці тому

    I have the same car as you but mine is a 2000. I got it in the San Francisco Bay area. The former owner passed away but she purchased the car in 00 when she retired as a teacher with no husband/kids and the amount of service records from lexus is like 3 inches thick. She took it in every 4 months, its had everything done from head gaskets, timing belt, rack n pinion, you name it. All from the dealer, she followed the lexus owner manual service recommendations and checked all the boxes. Ive been meaning to calculate the amount of money she spent on it. Only 125k miles. I kept her stanford and occidental alumni plate frames on the car in her honor.

    • @Maplecook
      @Maplecook Місяць тому

      Ummmm...why would the head gaskets and the rack and pinion need to be replaced, if the miles were that low?

    • @jerry-st7rc
      @jerry-st7rc Місяць тому

      @Maplecook she just did everything to it. She really cared about it and would to take it to the dealer for any little reason for years. I only have 3 inches of costly receipts to show. Just one of those overkill owners I guess.

    • @Maplecook
      @Maplecook Місяць тому

      @@jerry-st7rc Ohhh, THAT's what you meant. Okay.

  • @cooldoctor174
    @cooldoctor174 2 місяці тому

    Nice job on steering wheel

  • @cooldoctor174
    @cooldoctor174 2 місяці тому

    Thnks

  • @TheBriscoe3006
    @TheBriscoe3006 2 місяці тому

    I just found a sc400 93 with 80 k miles

  • @cooldoctor174
    @cooldoctor174 2 місяці тому

    Thanks

  • @ziftar
    @ziftar 2 місяці тому

    Perfect video, quick and detailed, including drain plug torque. Thanks!

    • @theautochap
      @theautochap 2 місяці тому

      @@ziftar glad you found it helpful! thanks for watching 😀

  • @CorgiDaddy
    @CorgiDaddy 2 місяці тому

    I came across this video and enjoyed it so much I subscribed. I live in Scottsdale and am the original owner of a 2002 GS430 with 105,000 miles. It's in immaculate condition in and out and I've maintained it with OEM parts. I couldn't be happier with it.

  • @Southerntrainsandmore
    @Southerntrainsandmore 2 місяці тому

    If the wire kit doesn’t have numbers how do you know which cylinders it connects to?

  • @GUZZIGAMING
    @GUZZIGAMING 2 місяці тому

    This helped a ton thank you!

    • @theautochap
      @theautochap 2 місяці тому

      That’s great! Thanks for watching! 😀

  • @mobileterminaluzer1858
    @mobileterminaluzer1858 2 місяці тому

    I actually liked watching & saving your video. No bs background annoying music, no side commentaries or meandering from subject. No inserted useless videos, memes & jokes. Like those found on Scotty & many others. Straight to the point, excellent video, diy. Added to save list.

    • @theautochap
      @theautochap 2 місяці тому

      Appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😀

    • @HeydaCarreras
      @HeydaCarreras Місяць тому

      Straight to the point will be show us what and how look a bad motor mount and then a good one. so is not a good video. He not even moved the mount to show us what is bad.

  • @UzsDc1UZ
    @UzsDc1UZ 2 місяці тому

    Hey, i was super surprised that you did not have to drop the subframe for replacing the rear upper control arm. Did you cut your inner well out?

    • @theautochap
      @theautochap 2 місяці тому

      Hello! Nope I didn’t have to cut anything out, there was enough space to get the UCA out. Thanks for watching! 😀

  • @robertburns851
    @robertburns851 2 місяці тому

    Dude is a good mechanic!

    • @theautochap
      @theautochap 2 місяці тому

      Appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching! 😀

  • @Clintboyd
    @Clintboyd 2 місяці тому

    Excellent

    • @theautochap
      @theautochap 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! 😀

  • @RAPTUREYOURWORSTNIGHTMARE
    @RAPTUREYOURWORSTNIGHTMARE 2 місяці тому

    Great video 👍

  • @TheHouseofChameleons
    @TheHouseofChameleons 2 місяці тому

    Mine says Dexron 3.

    • @wavefanatic7384
      @wavefanatic7384 Місяць тому

      I have a 2001 Tundra and manual also says Dexron 2 or 3. From my research, only Tundras 2003 and up uses the T-4 ATF. Not sure on the Sequoias though..

  • @Intriganta
    @Intriganta 2 місяці тому

    Hi dude, great video - Thanks ! Just finished the same work + spark plugs + wires and Coils today and you rguidance was very helpful !! The only thing i can say is - wash that engine dude ...lol looks like you did the rally Paris - Dakar before filming the video :)