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

REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL RECEIVER HITCH BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Towing Hitch)

(a) Install the receiver hitch bracket sub-assembly with the 6 bolts. Torque: 80 N·m {816 kgf·cm, 59 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Because the receiver hitch bracket sub-assembly is very heavy, it may cause injury or fall resulting in damage to the vehicle body when it is being handled. During removal or installation, make sure that there are enough people available to hold the hitch bracket securely.

(b) w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System or Kick Sensor:

(1) Engage the clamp.

2. INSTALL RECEIVER HITCH BRACKET LH (w/ Towing Hitch)

(a) Install the receiver hitch bracket LH with the 3 bolts and nut. Torque: 80 N·m {816 kgf·cm, 59 ft·lbf}

3. INSTALL RECEIVER HITCH BRACKET RH (w/ Towing Hitch)

(a) Install the receiver hitch bracket RH with the 4 bolts. Torque: 80 N·m {816 kgf·cm, 59 ft·lbf}

4. INSTALL TOWING SOCKET (w/ Towing Hitch)

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5. INSTALL UPPER REAR BUMPER RETAINER LH

(a) Engage the 2 guides and install the upper rear bumper retainer LH as shown in the illustration to the rear combination light assembly LH.

Install in this Direction

(b) Engage the grommet.

(c) Engage the guide and pin as shown in the illustration.

*a	Guide
*b	Pin
	Install in this Direction

(d) Install the upper rear bumper retainer LH with rear combination light assembly LH with the screw.

6. INSTALL UPPER REAR BUMPER RETAINER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

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8. INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. INSTALL NO. 1 REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT (w/o Towing Hitch)

(a) Install the No. 1 rear bumper reinforcement with the 6 nuts. Torque: 35 N·m {357 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}

10. INSTALL REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

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

Install in this Direction

11. INSTALL LOWER REAR BUMPER RETAINER LH

(a) Engage the claw as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(b) Install the lower rear bumper retainer LH with the 2 screws.

12. INSTALL LOWER REAR BUMPER RETAINER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

13. CONNECT REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH

(a) Connect the rear wheel house liner LH with the 2 screws and grommet.

14. CONNECT REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

15. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH

(a) Engage the claw as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(b) Engage the 3 clips as shown in the illustration to install the rear bumper side retainer LH.

Install in this Direction

16. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

17. INSTALL REAR BUMPER EXTENSION RETAINER LH

(a) Engage the guide, 2 claws and clip.

(b) Install the rear bumper extension retainer LH with the 3 screws and 2 clips.

	Screw
	Clip

18. INSTALL REAR BUMPER EXTENSION RETAINER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

19. INSTALL CENTER REAR BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Engage the 3 clips.

(b) Install the center rear bumper extension sub-assembly with the 5 screws.

(c) for TMMC Made with Kick Sensor:

(1) Install the kick door control sensor with bracket.

except F-Sport:

Click here

for F-Sport:

Click here

20. INSTALL REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Engage the guide and claw.

(b) Install the reflex reflector assembly LH with the screw.

21. INSTALL REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

22. INSTALL REAR BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install 4 new grommets.

(b) Install the rear bumper extension sub-assembly LH with the 4 screws.

23. INSTALL REAR BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

24. INSTALL NO. 1 MOULDING TAPE

Heating Temperature:

Item	Temperature
Rear Bumper Assembly	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

*a	Heated Part
*b	Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the rear bumper assembly excessively.

(a) Clean the rear bumper assembly surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper assembly surface.

(2) Remove the double-sided tape from the rear bumper assembly.

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

(b) Remove the release paper from a new No. 1 moulding tape.

HINT:

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

(c) Install the No. 1 moulding tape as shown in the illustration. HINT: Press the No. 1 moulding tape firmly to install it.

*a Line

25. INSTALL ULTRASONIC SENSOR CLIP (w/o Intuitive Parking Assist System)

HINT:

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

Heating Temperature:

Item	Temperature
Rear Bumper Assembly	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

*a	Heated Part
*b	Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the rear bumper assembly excessively.

(a) w/ Kick Sensor:

(1) Clean the rear bumper assembly surface.

(2) Using a brush or felt, apply primer or equivalent to the ultrasonic sensor clip installation area.

Primer

(3) Remove the release paper from a new ultrasonic sensor clip.

HINT:

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

(4) Install the 2 ultrasonic sensor clips as shown in the illustration.

*a

Line

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-

HINT:

Press the ultrasonic sensor clip firmly to install it.

26. INSTALL ULTRASONIC SENSOR CLIP (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

HINT:

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

Heating Temperature:

Item	Temperature
Rear Bumper Assembly	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

*a	Heated Part
*b	Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the rear bumper assembly excessively.

(a) Clean the rear bumper assembly surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper assembly surface.

(2) Remove the double-sided tape from the rear bumper assembly.

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

(b) Using a brush or felt, apply primer or equivalent to the ultrasonic sensor clip installation area.

Primer

(c) Remove the release paper from a new ultrasonic sensor clip.

HINT:

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

(d) Install each ultrasonic sensor clip as shown in the illustration.

*A	w/ Kick Sensor	-	-
*a	Line	-	-

HINT:

Press the ultrasonic sensor clip firmly to install it.

27. INSTALL NO. 3 LUGGAGE ROOM WIRE (w/o Intuitive Parking Assist System)

(a) for TMMC Made with Kick Sensor:

(1) Engage the 3 clamps to install the No. 3 luggage room wire.

Rib

-

-

HINT:

Pass the No. 3 luggage room wire under the rib as shown in the illustration.

(2) Connect the connector.

28. INSTALL NO. 3 LUGGAGE ROOM WIRE (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

(a) for TMC Made without Kick Sensor:

(1) Engage the 5 clamps to install the No. 3 luggage room wire.

(b) for TMC Made with Kick Sensor:

(1) Engage the 7 clamps to install the No. 3 luggage room wire.

Rib

-

-

HINT:

Pass the No. 3 luggage room wire under the rib as shown in the illustration.

(c) for TMMC Made with Kick Sensor:

(1) Engage the 8 clamps to install the No. 3 luggage room wire.

Rib

-

-

HINT:

Pass the No. 3 luggage room wire under the rib as shown in the illustration.

(2) Connect the connector.

29. INSTALL KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR WITH BRACKET (for TMC Made with Kick Sensor)

except F-Sport:

Click here

for F-Sport:

Click here

30. INSTALL REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

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31. INSTALL REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

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32. INSTALL REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

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33. INSTALL REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

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