Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 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 rear No. 1 seat assembly removal/installation are shown below.

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PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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3. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the rear seat headrest assembly.

4. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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5. REMOVE SEAT INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH

(a) Operate the seat track adjusting handle and move the rear No. 1 seat assembly LH to the foremost position.

(b) Disengage the 8 clips and 2 guides, and remove the seat inner track bracket cover LH.

6. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH

(a) Disengage the 4 clips and guide, and remove the rear seat outer track bracket cover LH.

7. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH

(a) Operate the seat track adjusting handle and move the rear No. 1 seat assembly LH to the rearmost position.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides to remove the rear seat outer track bracket cover LH as shown in the illustration.

	Place Hand Here
	Remove in this Direction

8. REMOVE REAR SEAT INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the rear seat outer track bracket cover LH.

9. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Disconnect the rear seat airbag assembly connector.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(1) Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)

*a	White Housing Lock
*b	Yellow CPA
	Slide

(2) Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

Do not push the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting the connector.

(b) Disconnect the connector.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts.

(d) Operate the seat track adjusting handle and move the rear No. 1 seat assembly LH to the foremost position.

(e) Remove the 3 bolts.

(f) Disengage the 2 pins and remove the rear No. 1 seat assembly LH. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the rear No. 1 seat assembly LH, vehicle body or vehicle interior.