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 roof headlining 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
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Lane Control System
		Pre-collision System
		Intelligent Clearance Sonar System*1
		Lighting System (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)
		Parking Assist Monitor System
		Panoramic View Monitor System
	Initialize back door lock	Power Door Lock Control System
	Reset back door close position	Power Back Door System (w/ Outside Door Control Switch)

*1: When performing learning using the Techstream.

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CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

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PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the tonneau cover assembly.

2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the deck board assembly.

3. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD

(a) Remove the rear No. 3 floor board.

4. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX

(a) Remove the 3 clips.

(b) Disengage the 3 guides to remove the rear deck floor box.

5. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 FLOOR BOARD

(a) Disengage the clip and 5 guides to remove the rear No. 4 floor board.

6. REMOVE FRONT DECK FLOOR BOX

(a) Remove the clip.

(b) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the front deck floor box.

7. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH

(a) for TMC Made: (1) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips. (2) Disengage the 5 guides to remove the deck side trim box RH.

(b) for TMMC Made: (1) Using a clip remover, remove the clip. (2) Disengage the 5 guides to remove the deck side trim box RH.

8. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

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

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HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws, 4 clips and 2 guides to remove the rear floor finish plate as shown in the illustration.

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9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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

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HINT:

Use the same procedure for the front side and rear side.

(b) Disengage the 8 claws and 2 guides to remove the front door scuff plate LH as shown in the illustration.

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(c) w/ Illumination:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

(a) Apply protective tape around the front pillar garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Pull the upper part of the front pillar garnish LH toward the inside of the cabin to disengage the clip and the front pillar garnish LH from the base of the front pillar garnish clip.

HINT:

Let the front pillar garnish LH hang from the front pillar garnish clip.

*1	Front Pillar Garnish Clip
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(c) Cut off the front pillar garnish clip as shown in the illustration. NOTICE: Replace the front pillar garnish clip with a new one.

*1 Front Pillar Garnish Clip *a Cut

(d) Using a clip remover, remove the front pillar garnish clip from the vehicle body.

(e) Disengage the guide to remove the front pillar garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

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(f) Remove the clip from the front pillar garnish LH.

(g) Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly LH. (1) Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with a piece of cloth or nylon and secure the edges of the cover with tape as shown in the illustration. NOTICE: Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish LH is removed.

*1 Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly LH *a Protective Cover *b Adhesive Tape

11. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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

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HINT:

Use the same procedure for the front side and rear side.

(b) Disengage the 8 claws and 2 guides to remove the rear door scuff plate LH as shown in the illustration.

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12. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH

(a) Pull the lower center pillar garnish LH in the directions indicated by the arrows (1) shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws (A).

*a	Claw (A)
*b	Claw (B)
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(b) Pull the lower center pillar garnish LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration to disengage the guide and 3 claws (B).

(c) Disengage the 5 clips to remove the lower center pillar garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

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13. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH

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14. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

(b) Disengage the clip as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disengage the guide to remove the center pillar garnish assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

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(d) Remove the clip from the center pillar garnish assembly LH.

15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

17. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

19. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

20. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

21. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

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22. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

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23. REMOVE UPPER QUARTER TRIM PAD LH

(a) Disengage the 12 clips to remove the upper quarter trim pad LH as shown in the illustration.

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24. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH

(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

(b) Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disengage the 4 claws and 4 clips to remove the rear seat side garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

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25. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE LH

(a) Disengage the 2 claws, 2 clips and guide to remove the rear floor finish side plate LH.

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

(a) Turn the No. 1 luggage compartment trim hook as shown in the illustration to remove it.

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27. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 4 claws and open each cover.

*a Protective Tape

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 rope hook assemblies.

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

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29. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 3 bolts.

Bolt

Clip

(b) Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.

(c) Disengage the 5 claws as shown in the illustration.

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(d) Disconnect the connector to remove the deck trim side panel assembly LH.

30. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Disengage the 9 clips to remove the roof side inner garnish assembly LH.

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(b) Remove the 9 clips from the roof side inner garnish assembly LH.

31. REMOVE UPPER QUARTER TRIM PAD RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

32. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

33. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

(a) Turn the No. 1 luggage compartment trim hook as shown in the illustration to remove it.

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35. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

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37. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL BEZEL RH (w/o Rear Power Seat System)

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disengage the claw to remove the reclining remote control bezel RH.

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38. REMOVE FOLD SEAT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Power Seat System)

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39. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Remove the 3 bolts.

Bolt

Clip

(b) Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.

(c) Disengage the 5 claws to remove the deck trim side panel assembly RH as shown in the illustration.

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40. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

41. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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42. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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43. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Rain Sensor)

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44. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor)

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45. REMOVE NO. 2 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER

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46. REMOVE NO. 1 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER

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47. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Use the same procedure for all assist grip assemblies.

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and remove the assist grip cover LH.

*a	Protective Tape
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HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(b) Disengage the 2 clips to remove the assist grip assembly.

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(c) Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body.

48. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the assist grip assembly.

49. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the assist grip assembly.

50. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for LH Side)

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and remove the visor bracket cover as shown in the illustration.

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51. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 screws.

(b) Pull the visor assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration to disconnect it from the visor holder.

*1	Visor Holder
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(c) Pull the visor assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration to remove it.

52. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for LH Side)

(a) Turn the visor holder approximately 45° and pull it out as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.

*a	45°
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(b) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the visor holder.

53. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for RH Side)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

54. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

55. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for RH Side)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

56. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

(a) for Windshield Glass Side:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

(b) for Front Pillar LH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover.

(2) Disengage the 4 clamps.

(3) Disconnect the 3 connectors.

(4) Install the protective cover.

(c) for Front Pillar RH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover.

(2) Disengage the 3 clamps.

(3) Disconnect each connector and the washer hose assembly.

	Connector
	Washer Hose Assembly

HINT:

Use a container to collect the windshield washer fluid.

(4) Install the protective cover.

(d) for Rear Pillar RH Side:

(1) Disengage each clamp.

	Connector
	Washer Hose Assembly

(2) Disconnect each connector and the washer hose assembly.

HINT:

Use a container to collect the windshield washer fluid.

(e) for Standard Roof:

(1) Disengage the 10 claws, 3 clips and 2 fasteners.

(f) for Sliding Roof:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

*a

Fastener

*b

Guide

(2) Disengage the 10 claws, 3 clips, 8 fasteners and guide.

(g) for Panoramic Moon Roof:

(1) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

*a

Fastener

*b

Guide

(2) Disengage the 10 claws, 3 clips, 13 fasteners and guide.

(h) Remove the roof headlining assembly from the vehicle through the back door as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or vehicle interior.

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