Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual: Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

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2. REMOVE REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

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3. REMOVE REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

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4. REMOVE REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

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5. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR WITH BRACKET (w/ Kick Sensor)

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6. REMOVE NO. 3 LUGGAGE ROOM WIRE (w/o Intuitive Parking Assist System)

(a) w/ Kick Sensor:

(1) Disengage the clamp to remove the No. 3 luggage room wire.

7. REMOVE NO. 3 LUGGAGE ROOM WIRE (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

(a) w/o Kick Sensor:

(1) Disengage the 5 clamps to remove the No. 3 luggage room wire.

(b) w/ Kick Sensor:

(1) Disengage the 6 clamps to remove the No. 3 luggage room wire.

8. REMOVE ULTRASONIC SENSOR CLIP (w/o Intuitive Parking Assist System)

HINT:

When removing the ultrasonic sensor clip, heat the rear bumper assembly and ultrasonic sensor clip using a heat light.

NOTICE:

Do not heat the rear bumper assembly or ultrasonic sensor clip excessively.

(a) w/ Kick Sensor:

(1) Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper assembly and ultrasonic sensor clip.

(2) Remove the ultrasonic sensor clip.

9. REMOVE ULTRASONIC SENSOR CLIP (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

HINT:

When removing the ultrasonic sensor clip, heat the rear bumper assembly and ultrasonic sensor clip using a heat light.

NOTICE:

Do not heat the rear bumper assembly or ultrasonic sensor clip excessively.

(a) Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper assembly and ultrasonic sensor clip.

(b) Remove each ultrasonic sensor clip.

10. REMOVE REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the screw.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration to remove the reflex reflector assembly LH.

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11. REMOVE REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

12. REMOVE REAR BUMPER LOWER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 screws and 13 clips.

(b) Disengage the 7 claws and 7 guides as shown in the illustration to remove the rear bumper lower cover sub-assembly.

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13. REMOVE NO. 1 MOULDING TAPE

(a) Remove the No. 1 moulding tape. HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

14. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PROTECTOR

(a) Remove the 2 rear bumper protectors.

15. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PAD

(a) Remove the rear bumper pad. HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

16. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL LH

(a) Disengage the 3 claws as shown in the illustration to remove the rear bumper side seal LH from the rear bumper lower cover.

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17. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PLATE RH

(a) Remove the 2 clips.

(b) Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration to remove the rear bumper plate RH.

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19. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE MOULDING LH

(a) Remove the 2 screws.

(b) Disengage the 3 claws and 2 guides as shown in the illustration to remove the rear bumper side moulding LH.

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20. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE MOULDING RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

21. REMOVE REAR BUMPER MOULDING

(a) w/o Kick Sensor:

(1) Remove the screw.

(b) Disengage the 5 claws and guide as shown in the illustration to remove the rear bumper moulding.

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22. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH

(a) Disengage the 3 clips as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration to remove the rear bumper side retainer LH.

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23. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

24. DISCONNECT REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH

(a) Remove the 2 screws and grommet and disconnect the rear wheel house liner LH.

25. DISCONNECT REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

26. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE PROTECTOR COVER

(a) Remove the clip.

*1	No. 2 Luggage Compartment Side Protector Cover Clip
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(b) Disengage the 2 No. 2 luggage compartment side protector cover clips as shown in the illustration to remove the No. 2 luggage compartment side protector cover.

27. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE PROTECTOR COVER

(a) Remove the bolt, clip and No. 1 luggage compartment side protector cover.

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28. REMOVE REAR BUMPER LOWER RETAINER LH

(a) Remove the 2 screws.

(b) Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration to remove the rear bumper lower retainer LH.

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29. REMOVE REAR BUMPER LOWER RETAINER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

30. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

(a) Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration to remove the rear bumper energy absorber.

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31. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

(a) Remove the 6 nuts and No. 1 rear bumper reinforcement.

32. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

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33. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

34. REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER LH

(a) Remove the screw and rear bumper upper retainer LH.

35. REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.