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

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during back door disassembly/reassembly are shown below.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE BACK WINDOW UPPER PANEL TRIM (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) Disengage the 4 claws, 5 clips and 4 guides to remove the back window upper panel trim as shown in the illustration.

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	Order of Removal

2. REMOVE BACK WINDOW UPPER PANEL TRIM (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) Disengage the 4 claws, 6 clips and 4 guides to remove the back window upper panel trim as shown in the illustration.

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	Order of Removal

3. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) Disengage the 2 clips, 2 claws and 2 guides to remove the back door trim cover LH as shown in the illustration.

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4. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) Disengage the 2 clips, 2 claws and 2 guides to remove the back door trim cover LH as shown in the illustration.

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	Remove in this Direction

5. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

6. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK COVER (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) Disengage the 4 claws to remove the back door lock cover.

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7. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK COVER (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) Disengage the 4 claws to remove the back door lock cover.

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8. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BASE

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws to remove the back door trim base.

9. REMOVE DOOR PULL HANDLE

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 6 claws.

(b) Disconnect each connector to remove the door pull handle.

10. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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11. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) Disengage the 16 clips to remove the back door trim panel assembly as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

12. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) Disengage the 17 clips to remove the back door trim panel assembly as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

13. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY

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14. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOWER STAY REINFORCEMENT LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

(b) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the back door lower stay reinforcement LH.

15. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOWER STAY REINFORCEMENT RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY REINFORCEMENT LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) Remove the bolt.

(b) Disengage the guide to remove the back door stay reinforcement LH.

17. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY REINFORCEMENT RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOWER STOPPER

(a) Remove the bolt.

(b) Disengage the guide to remove the back door lower stopper.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

19. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)

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20. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

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21. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR SENSOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

22. REMOVE SIDE REAR SPOILER PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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23. REMOVE SIDE REAR SPOILER PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

24. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY

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25. REMOVE BACK DOOR OUTSIDE GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY

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26. REMOVE BACK DOOR OPENER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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27. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

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28. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

29. REMOVE MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU

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30. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR WARNING BUZZER

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31. REMOVE REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH (for Bulb Type Turn Signal Light)

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32. REMOVE REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH (for Bulb Type Turn Signal Light)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

33. REMOVE REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH (for LED Type Turn Signal Light)

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34. REMOVE REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH (for LED Type Turn Signal Light)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

35. REMOVE REAR TELEVISION CAMERA ASSEMBLY

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36. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOWER STOPPER CUSHION

(a) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the back door lower stopper cushion. HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

37. REMOVE BACK DOOR DUST PROOF SEAL

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the back door dust proof seal. HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

38. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR UNIT SET ASSEMBLY LH

NOTICE:

Do not apply any horizontal load to the power back door unit set assembly in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.

(a) Disconnect the connector.

*a Grommet

(b) Disengage the grommet.

(c) Remove the 4 bolts and power back door unit set assembly. NOTICE: Remove the power back door unit set assembly while supporting the back door by hand.

39. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR UNIT SET ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.