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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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anybody have detailed steps to replace the ignition switch? I just ordered a new one from lexus. Please help a fellow first gen member out!
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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bump anybody ?
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Try to get the dealer to let you copy a few pages of the FSM
Ive not replaced one on my GS but done a few honda's. The GS dash is stout. Theres alot of bolts
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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nobody has ever done this?
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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What is it that you need to know ? Ill try and help
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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asically I'm looking for step by step details. Like what to remove etc.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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Did you get a copy of the FSM ? its very detailed. Exactly what your looking for.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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I will try tonight when I go up to lexus.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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couldn't get copies of the manual. **** nalley lexus.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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anybody please?
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 97itr86
anybody please?
How mechanicaly inclined are you ? its quite simple. I had my lower dash apart last night. Specificly what parts do you need help with ? Once you remove the bolts that hold the lower panel on, remove the OBD1 plug, remove the ebrake handle and truck pop plug, pull all the 10mm bolts and viola
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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I did it last night. Took about 30 minutes really easy job.
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