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

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the steering vibration and heater ECU removal/installation are shown below.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH

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3. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH (TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY)

for U881F: Click here

for U881E: Click here

5. REMOVE STEERING VIBRATION AND HEATER ECU

(a) Disengage the guide to remove the wire harness from the lower steering wheel cover.

(b) Disconnect each connector.

(c) Remove the screw.

*1 Heater Thermistor

(d) Disengage the 2 claws of the lower steering wheel boss cover.

NOTICE:

If the heater thermistor comes off the lower steering wheel cover, replace the steering wheel assembly.

HINT:

Do not remove the lower steering wheel boss cover from the steering wheel sub-assembly. Loosen the lower steering boss cover.

(e) Remove the 2 screws.

Remove in this Direction

(f) Move the steering vibration and heater ECU until it reaches a position where the connector can be disconnected.

(g) Disconnect the connector to remove the steering vibration and heater ECU from the lower steering wheel cover.