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 rear door disassembly/reassembly are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
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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
		Parking Assist Monitor System
		Panoramic View Monitor System
		Lighting System (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)
	Initialize back door lock	Power Door Lock Control System
	Reset back door close position	Power Back Door System (w/ Outside Door Control Switch)
Door window regulator assembly Door glass Door glass run	Initialize Power Window Control System	Auto up and down function Jam protection function Remote control function Key-linked function Wireless transmitter-linked function Key-off operation function Catch protection function Window open warning function

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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3. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws to remove the rear door inside handle bezel plug.

4. REMOVE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL

(a) Apply protective tape to the rear door armrest assembly as shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Raise the rear power window regulator switch assembly with rear door upper armrest base panel using the moulding remover D as shown in the illustration.

Move in this Direction

(c) While holding the moulding remover D, disengage the claw using the moulding remover E or equivalent as shown in the illustration.

Insert Moulding Remover E or Equivalent Here

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(d) While holding the moulding remover D, disengage the claw using the moulding remover E or equivalent as shown in the illustration.

Insert Moulding Remover E or Equivalent Here

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(e) Disconnect the connector to remove the rear power window regulator switch assembly with rear door upper armrest base panel.

5. REMOVE REAR DOOR ARMREST COVER

(a) Remove the rear door armrest cover.

6. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply protective tape to the rear door panel as shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Remove the 3 screws.

(c) Using a clip remover, disengage the 10 clips.

(d) w/o Rear Door Sunshade:

(1) Disengage the 4 claws and guide.

(e) w/ Rear Door Sunshade:

(1) Disengage the 2 claws and guide.

(f) Disconnect each connector.

(g) Disconnect the rear door lock remote control cable assembly from the rear door inside handle sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

(h) Disengage the 2 clamps.

	Remove in this Direction
*a	Push

(i) Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration to disconnect the rear door inside locking cable assembly and remove the rear door trim board sub-assembly.

8. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOCK CONTROL KNOB BEZEL

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear door lock control knob bezel as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

9. REMOVE REAR DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Remove the rear door inner glass weatherstrip as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

10. REMOVE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

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11. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

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12. REMOVE REAR DOOR NO. 2 TRIM BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 screws and rear door No. 2 trim bracket.

13. REMOVE REAR DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Disengage the clamp.

(c) Disengage the 9 clips to remove the rear door service hole cover.

14. REMOVE REAR DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 nuts and bolt, and rear door check assembly.

	Nut
	Bolt

15. REMOVE CURTAIN HOOK (w/ Rear Door Sunshade)

HINT:

Use the same procedure for both curtain hooks.

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, push out the pin as shown in the illustration.

*a	Protective Tape
	Insert Screwdriver Here

(b) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the curtain hook.

16. REMOVE REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Using a clip remover, disengage the 25 clips and remove the rear door weatherstrip.

*a Double-sided Tape

17. REMOVE REAR DOOR FRONT BELT SEAL

(a) Remove the rear door front belt seal.

18. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS RUN

(a) Remove the rear door glass run.

19. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW DIVISION BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 screws and rear door window division bar sub-assembly.

	Bolt
	Screw

20. REMOVE REAR DOOR REAR GUIDE SEAL

(a) Remove the 2 screws and rear door rear guide seal.

21. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the hole plug.

(b) Connect the rear power window regulator switch assembly.

(c) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

(d) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(e) Move the rear door glass sub-assembly so that the door glass bolts can be seen.

(f) Turn the engine switch off.

(g) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

(h) Disconnect the rear power window regulator switch assembly.

(i) Remove the 2 bolts. NOTICE: Do not damage the rear door glass sub-assembly.

(j) Remove the rear door glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the rear door glass sub-assembly.

	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)

22. REMOVE REAR DOOR FRAME GARNISH

(a) Disengage the 3 claws to remove the rear door frame garnish.

23. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear door No. 2 service hole cover.

(b) Loosen the temporary bolt. NOTICE: Do not remove the temporary bolt. If the temporary bolt is removed, the rear door window regulator assembly may fall and cause damage.

*a Temporary Bolt

(c) Remove the 5 bolts.

(d) Remove the rear door window regulator assembly.

(e) Remove the temporary bolt from the rear door window regulator assembly.

24. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY

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25. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 claws.

(b) Using a screwdriver, disconnect the connector.

(c) Disengage the 2 claws and move the lever as shown in the illustration.

Disengage in this Direction

(d) Remove the rear door outside handle assembly as shown in the illustration.

	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)

26. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER

(a) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the screw. HINT: The screw cannot be removed because it is integrated into the rear door outside handle frame sub-assembly.

(b) Disengage the claw to remove the rear door outside handle cover.

27. REMOVE REAR DOOR FRONT OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD

(a) Disengage the 3 claws to remove the rear door front outside handle pad.

28. REMOVE REAR DOOR REAR OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD

(a) Disengage the claw.

(b) Disengage the 3 guides to remove the rear door rear outside handle pad as shown in the illustration.

	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)

29. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the screw.

*A Inside *B Outside

(b) Slide the rear door outside handle frame sub-assembly to disengage the claw, and then remove it.

30. REMOVE REAR DOOR PANEL CUSHION

(a) Disengage the claw to remove the rear door panel cushion.

31. REMOVE REAR DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY

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32. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY

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33. REMOVE REAR DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

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34. REMOVE REAR DOOR REAR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

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35. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE STRIPE

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36. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE STRIPE

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37. REMOVE REAR INNER BLACK OUT TAPE

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38. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY

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39. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY

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40. REMOVE REAR DOOR PANEL PROTECTOR

(a) Disengage the 5 clips and remove the rear door panel protector as shown in the illustration.

	Remove in this Direction
	Double-sided Tape

41. REMOVE REAR DOOR NO. 3 WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Disengage the claw and remove the rear door No. 3 weatherstrip.

Double-sided Tape