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

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2024 Repair Manual / Vehicle Exterior / Exterior Panels / Trim / Front Door Window Frame Moulding / Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT DOOR FRONT WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

(a) Using an air riveter or hand riveter with a nose piece, install the front door front window frame moulding with 2 new rivets.

NOTICE:

To prevent damage, when installing the front door front window frame moulding, make sure that there are enough people available to hold it securely.

HINT:

If the mandrel of the rivet does not come off on the first operation of the rivet gun, slide the rivet gun forward on the mandrel and operate it again.

NOTICE:

  • Do not pry the rivet with the riveter, as this will cause damage to the riveter and mandrel.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Mandrel

    *c

    Incorrect
  • Confirm that the rivets are seated properly against the moulding.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Incorrect
  • Do not tilt the riveter when installing the rivet to the moulding.
  • Do not leave any space between the rivet head and moulding.
  • Do not leave any space between the moulding and door frame. Firmly hold the 2 items together while installing the rivet.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Incorrect

(b) Install the front door panel sub-assembly with the 2 bolts <A>.

Torque:

32.5 N·m {331 kgf·cm, 24 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

To prevent damage, when installing the front door panel sub-assembly, make sure that there are enough people available to hold it securely.

*a

Bolt <A>

*b

Bolt <B>

(c) Apply adhesive to the threads of the bolt <B>.

Adhesive:

Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

(d) Install the bolt <B>.

Torque:

29 N·m {296 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf}

(e) Using a brush, apply anti-rust coating to the front door hinge assembly as shown in the illustration.

*A

Section

*1

Front Door Upper Hinge Assembly

*2

Front Door Lower Hinge Assembly

*a

Front Door Hinge Assembly

*b

Anti-rust Coating

(f) Connect each connector.

(g) Engage each clamp.

2. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD

Click here

3. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE

w/o Rear No. 2 Seat: Click here

w/ Rear No. 2 Seat: Click here

4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

(a) Engage the guide of the front door upper window frame moulding to the door frame.

(b) Using an air riveter or hand riveter with a nose piece, install the front door upper window frame moulding with 6 new rivets.

HINT:

If the mandrel of the rivet does not come off on the first operation of the rivet gun, slide the rivet gun forward on the mandrel and operate it again.

NOTICE:

  • Do not pry the rivet with the riveter, as this will cause damage to the riveter and mandrel.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Mandrel

    *c

    Incorrect
  • Confirm that the rivets are seated properly against the moulding.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Incorrect
  • Do not tilt the riveter when installing the rivet to the moulding.
  • Do not leave any space between the rivet head and moulding.
  • Do not leave any space between the moulding and door frame. Firmly hold the 2 items together while installing the rivet.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Incorrect

5. INSTALL FRONT DOOR REAR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

HINT:

When installing a new front door rear window frame moulding, heat the vehicle body and front door rear window frame moulding using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item

Temperature

Vehicle Body

40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

Front Door Rear Window Frame Moulding

20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

CAUTION:

  • Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
  • Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

*a

Heated Part

*b

Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the vehicle body or front door rear window frame moulding excessively.

(a) Clean the vehicle body surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.

(2) Remove any double-sided tape from the vehicle body.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) Install a new front door rear window frame moulding.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and front door rear window frame moulding.

(2) Remove the release paper from the new front door rear window frame moulding.

HINT:

After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

(3) Engage the guide and clip and attach the double-sided tape and caulking sponge to install the front door rear window frame moulding.

HINT:

Press the front door rear window frame moulding firmly to install it.

*a

Double-sided Tape

*b

Caulking Sponge

6. CONNECT FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Engage the 9 clips and connect the front door weatherstrip.

7. INSTALL FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY

Click here

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