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

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE

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3. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE

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4. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH (for LH Side)

for 60/40 Split Seat Type:

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for Captain Seat Type:

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5. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER RH (for RH Side)

for 60/40 Split Seat Type:

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for Captain Seat Type:

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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6. REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER

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7. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH

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8. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (for LH Side)

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9. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

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10. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

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11. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (for RH Side)

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12. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

13. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

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14. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

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15. REMOVE COOLER (NO. 2 ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR (for LH Side)

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16. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)

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17. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)

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18. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY

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19. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY

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20. REMOVE REAR ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY

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21. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the quarter window assembly on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.

Protective Tape

(b) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and quarter window assembly from the interior.

*a Piano Wire *b Clip

(c) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.

(d) Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window assembly.

NOTICE:

When separating the quarter window assembly, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

(e) Using suction cups, disengage the 4 clips and remove the quarter window assembly. NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the quarter window assembly.

22. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY

(a) Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.

(1) Using a knife, cut off any excess adhesive on the contact surfaces of the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

*a	Vehicle Body
	Adhesive

Standard Dimension:

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

HINT:

Leave approximately 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) of adhesive on the vehicle body.

(b) Clean the contact surfaces of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with non-residue solvent.

HINT:

Even if all of the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.