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

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during windshield glass sub-assembly removal/installation 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
Forward recognition camera Windshield glass	Adjust forward recognition camera HINT: Forward recognition camera adjustment can be performed by using either One Time Recognition or Sequential Recognition.	Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System Front Camera System Lane Control System Road Sign Assist System Pre-collision System Lighting System (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System) Lighting System (w/o Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)	for One time recognition or for Sequential recognition

NOTICE:

When replacing the windshield glass of a vehicle equipped with a forward recognition camera, make sure to use a Lexus genuine part. If a non-Lexus genuine part is used, the forward recognition camera may not be able to be installed due to a missing bracket. Also, the dynamic radar cruise control system, lane control system, road sign assist system, pre-collision system, front camera system or automatic high beam system may not operate properly due to a difference in the transmissivity or black ceramic border.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

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2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY TOP LH

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3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY TOP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

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5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

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6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

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7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING LH

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8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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10. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

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11. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor)

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12. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA

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13. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY

w/o Rear No. 2 Seat:

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w/ Rear No. 2 Seat:

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17. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for LH Side)

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18. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

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19. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for LH Side)

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20. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for RH Side)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

22. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for RH Side)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

23. SEPARATE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or vehicle interior.

HINT:

It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly.

24. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) w/ Windshield Deicer System:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the windshield glass sub-assembly on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.

Protective Tape

(c) Using a knife, cut off the windshield outside moulding as shown in the illustration.

*A	except Panoramic Moon Roof	*B	for Panoramic Moon Roof
*1	Windshield Glass	*2	Windshield Outside Moulding
*a	Cut	-	-

(d) Place matchmarks on the windshield glass sub-assembly and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration. HINT: Matchmarks are not necessary if the windshield glass sub-assembly is not going to be reused.

*a Matchmark

(e) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and windshield glass sub-assembly from the interior.

*1 Windshield Glass Stopper *a Piano Wire

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

(g) Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass sub-assembly.

(h) Disengage the windshield glass stoppers.

*A	for 1-piece Type	*B	for 2-piece Type
*1	No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper	*2	No. 2 Windshield Glass Stopper

HINT:

Depending on the vehicle, either 1-piece type or 2-piece type stoppers may be present.

(i) Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass sub-assembly.

25. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass adhesive dam. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass. Be sure to replace the windshield glass adhesive dam with a new one.

*A Back Side

26. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SEAL

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass seal. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass. Be sure to replace the windshield glass seal with a new one.

*A Back Side

27. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the windshield outside moulding. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass. Be sure to replace the windshield outside moulding with a new one.

*A Back Side

28. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS SPACER

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the No. 1 windshield glass spacer. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass. Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass spacer with a new one.

*A Back Side

29. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS SPACER

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the No. 1 windshield glass spacer.

30. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the 2 windshield glass retainers. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass. Be sure to replace the windshield glass retainers with new ones.

*A Back Side

31. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 1-piece Type)

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass. Be sure to replace the 1-piece type No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new 2-piece type No. 1 and No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.

*A Back Side

32. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass. Be sure to replace the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.

*A Back Side

33. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)

(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers from the vehicle body. NOTICE: Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.

34. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove any remaining adhesive dam and adhesive residue from the windshield glass. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

(2) Clean the outer circumference of the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.

35. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY

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

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

*a	Vehicle Body
	Adhesive

Standard Dimension:

Area	Dimension
a	1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

HINT:

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

(2) Clean the contact surface 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.