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How-to disclaimer, please read first

Last post by Dan « Wed Feb 28, 2007 12:51 pm

by Dan » Wed Feb 28, 2007 12:51 pm

For members who are working on their Altezza may submit tips along with detialed photos of their work. Please submit as much information as well as...

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DIY ; How To Change Rocker Cover Gaskets

Last post by Dizz « Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:28 pm
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Attachment(s) by Altezzahead » Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:51 pm

This is the way I changed mine and maybe it will help others if they are thinking of doing the same.Do it on a dry day or garage and take your time ....

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Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:28 pm
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT GUIDE

Last post by Noel « Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:33 pm
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by Shane M » Sun May 10, 2009 8:53 pm

This guide is just to give you an idea on how to change the fuel filter in your Altezza.... There's too many steps to explain exactly, but hopefully...

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Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:33 pm
MAF SENSOR CLEANING GUIDE

Last post by Noel « Sun May 31, 2009 12:14 am
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by Shane M » Fri May 29, 2009 5:07 pm

A dirty MAF sensor can cause performance problems, the most common seems to be the dreaded flat spot around 5000 revs....

So this guide is to show...

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Sun May 31, 2009 12:14 am
Service your Altezza (With pictures now)

Last post by dlocko « Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:01 am
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by KaTaLy5t » Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:41 pm

Thought this might help those who would like to service their tezza but aren't quite sure how to go about it. Just before you go on just to say that...
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Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:01 am
Resetting the ecu

Last post by jarocki « Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:25 pm
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by Dan » Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:17 pm

It is recommended that the engine ECU is reset after any engine performance modifications have been made to the vehicle, including using a higher...

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Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:25 pm
DIY: Removing Front Bumper and Headlights (pics and video)

Last post by KaTaLy5t « Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:51 pm
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by lextasyis300 » Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:12 pm

Tools Needed:
3/8 drive socket and 10mm socket
3/8 drive extension
1/4 drive socket and 10mm socket
Flathead screwdriver
Phillipshead screwdriver...

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Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:51 pm
Replacing Lower Ball Joints!

Last post by dlocko « Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:12 pm

by dlocko » Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:12 pm

Thanks to Macrs200 for making this guide and to DLocko for bringing it to the clubs attention

The usual workshop disclaimers apply, if you are not...

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Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:12 pm
DIY: Engine Bay Cleaning Tutorial (with pics)

Last post by lextasyis300 « Thu Jan 08, 2009 2:54 am
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by lextasyis300 » Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:07 pm

I love keeping my engine bay spotless, and I dont see why this same method wouldnt work on ya'lls Altezzas. There will be some variations, but I'm...

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Thu Jan 08, 2009 2:54 am
DIY: Installing JDM Dash Tray (with Pics)

Last post by lextasyis300 « Sun Jan 04, 2009 4:47 pm
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by lextasyis300 » Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:16 pm

Tools Needed:
Screwdriver

This is your dash BEFORE the JDM dash tray:

Step 1: Remove the felt piece upper dash section
its not difficult at...

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Sun Jan 04, 2009 4:47 pm
DIY: Inner Trunk Light Removal Tutorial (with pics)

Last post by lextasyis300 « Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:14 pm

by lextasyis300 » Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:14 pm

Here's how I do it, if you have any questions or comments, just post them up

Tools Needed:
Socket Wrench
10mm Socket

Step One:

You have to...

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Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:14 pm
Upgrading the rear speakers

Last post by Rob « Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:53 am
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by Dan » Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:39 pm

Here's a pictorial guide on how to upgrade your rear speakers. Just to warn all its a lot more effort than most people think so alloy yourself 2-3...

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Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:53 am
Painting your headlights

Last post by Flex « Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:24 pm
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by Dan » Sat May 05, 2007 12:54 am

So if anyoone didnt want to spend 380 Euro on a new set of headlights there is a cheaper way. Found this guide on the NZ site. It can damage your...

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Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:24 pm
Your sat nav not working

Last post by Dan « Sun May 04, 2008 9:58 pm

by Dan » Sun May 04, 2008 9:58 pm

So you have just picked up your car, you noticed it has the factory Toyota sat nav system. However these system are only designed to work in Japan...

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Sun May 04, 2008 9:58 pm
Replacing the factory Headunit(Err 3 problem)

Last post by Dan « Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:52 pm
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by Dan » Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:37 pm

If your factory head unit is suffering from the "ERR3" symptom the cheapest way to fix the problem is to replace the factory head unit with...

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Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:52 pm
Upgrading the front speakers

Last post by Dan « Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:38 pm

by Dan » Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:38 pm

Here's a guide on how to go about upgrading your front speakers. Cheers to the author fluff34567 from the lexusownersclub. Usual workshop disclaimer...

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