Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2024 Repair Manual: Removal

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Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Lane Control System

Pre-collision system

Intelligent clearance sonar system*1

Lighting system (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

Parking assist monitor system

Panoramic view monitor system

Initialize back door lock

Power door lock control system

Reset back door close position

Power Back Door System (w/ Outside Door Control Switch)

Replacement of ECM

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration

MIL comes on

ECU Communication ID Registration (Immobiliser system)

Engine start function

Perform code registration (Immobiliser system)

Inspection After Repair

Replacement of automatic transaxle assembly

Perform the following procedures in the order shown:

for U881E Registration:

for U881E Initialization:

for U881F Registration:

for U881F Initialization:

Replacement of ECM

(If possible, read the transaxle compensation code from the previous ECM)

Perform the following procedures in the order shown:

Replacement of ECM

(If impossible, read the transaxle compensation code from the previous ECM)

Perform the following procedures in the order shown:

Front wheel alignment adjustment

Calibration

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)

Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Parking assist monitor system

for Initialization:

for Calibration:

Panoramic view monitor system

for Initialization:

for Calibration:

Initialize No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

Lighting System (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

(a) Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing mark (cutout) on the crankshaft pulley with the "0" timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly.

(b) Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing gear assemblies are aligned with the timing marks of the camshaft bearing caps as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

If the marks are not aligned, turn the crankshaft again to align the marks.

(a) Turn the crankshaft approximately 30° counterclockwise so that there is some slack in the chain sub-assembly.

HINT:

This prevents the valves and pistons from interfering with each other.

(b) Align the hole in the lever of the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly with the hole in the tensioner body as shown in the illustration, and then insert a pin with a diameter of 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) into the hole.

NOTICE:

Check that the pin is locked.

(c) Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing mark (cutout) on the crankshaft pulley with the "0" timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly.

(d) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 chain tensioner assembly from the cylinder head sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not drop the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly or bolts into the timing chain cover assembly.

(a) Turn the crankshaft clockwise until it is in the position shown in the illustration so that there is some slack in the chain sub-assembly between the banks.

CAUTION:

As the camshafts turn suddenly, do not touch the camshafts or camshaft timing gears.

HINT:

When turning the crankshaft, engine oil may spray out of the oil holes.

(b) Turn the crankshaft clockwise until it is in the position shown in the illustration so that the chain sub-assembly can be removed easily.

HINT:

When turning the crankshaft, engine oil may spray out of the oil holes.

(c) Remove the chain sub-assembly from the sprocket of the camshaft timing gear assembly and set it on the camshaft timing gear assembly.

CAUTION:

As the camshaft may turn suddenly and pinch your fingers when the chain sub-assembly is removed, pinch the chain sub-assembly and lift it upward to remove it from the sprocket.

(a) Remove the bolt of the No. 2 chain tensioner assembly.

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(a) Slide the camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly as shown in the illustration.

(b) Remove the bolts and camshaft bearing caps in the order shown in the illustration. Immediately after removing a camshaft bearing cap, install replacement bolts and washers in the order shown in the illustration.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(a) While lifting up the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly, remove the No. 2 chain tensioner assembly.

(c) Pull the No. 2 camshaft as shown in the illustration to remove it from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

(b) Pull the camshaft as shown in the illustration to remove it from the camshaft timing gear assembly.

(a) Remove the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

(a) Remove the camshaft timing gear assembly and No. 2 chain sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not drop the chain sub-assembly into the gap between the engine and timing chain cover assembly.

(b) Suspend the chain sub-assembly with a string or equivalent.

(a) Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to align the timing mark (cutout) on the crankshaft pulley with the "0" timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly.

(b) Remove the chain sub-assembly from the sprocket of the camshaft timing gear assembly and set it on the camshaft timing gear assembly.

CAUTION:

As the camshaft may turn suddenly and pinch your fingers when the chain sub-assembly is removed, pinch the chain sub-assembly and lift it upward to remove it from the sprocket.

(a) Remove the bolt of the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly.

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(a) Slide the camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly as shown in the illustration.

(b) Remove the bolts and camshaft bearing caps in the order shown in the illustration. Immediately after removing a camshaft bearing cap, install replacement bolts and washers in the order shown in the illustration.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(a) While lifting up the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly, remove the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly.

(c) Pull the No. 4 camshaft sub-assembly as shown in the illustration to remove it from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

(b) Pull the No. 3 camshaft sub-assembly as shown in the illustration to remove it from the camshaft timing gear assembly.

(a) Remove the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

(a) Remove the camshaft timing gear assembly and No. 2 chain sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not drop the chain sub-assembly into the gap between the engine and timing chain cover assembly.

(b) Suspend the chain sub-assembly with a string or equivalent.