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 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. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the rear seat headrest assembly.

5. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH

(a) 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

6. REMOVE REAR SEAT INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH

HINT:

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

7. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

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

(b) Remove the bolt.

(c) Disengage the fastener to disconnect the rear seat assembly LH.

Fastener

8. DISCONNECT NO. 2 REAR SEAT RECLINING CONTROL CABLE (for Manual Seat)

(a) Lift the seat track adjusting handle and move the rear seat assembly LH to the foremost position.

(b) Pull out the lock lever to release the adjuster spring as shown in the illustration.

(c) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the No. 2 rear seat reclining control cable as shown in the illustration.

*a Protective Tape

(d) Remove the joint case from the joint case cover as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

(e) Lift and hold the No. 1 reclining adjuster release handle LH at the uppermost position as shown in the illustration.

(f) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the No. 2 rear seat reclining control cable as shown in the illustration.

*a	Protective Tape
	Remove in this Direction

(g) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the reclining remote control lever sub-assembly RH as shown in the illustration.

9. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) for Power Seat:

(1) Lift the seat track adjusting handle and move the rear seat assembly LH to the foremost position.

(b) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

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

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(c) Disconnect the rear seat airbag assembly connector under the rear seat assembly LH.

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 down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting the connector.

(d) Disconnect the connector.

(e) Remove the rear center seat inner belt assembly from the rubber band of the rear seat cushion assembly RH as shown in the illustration.

*a Rubber Band

(f) Lift the seat track adjusting handle and move the rear seat assembly LH to the foremost position.

(g) Remove the 3 bolts.

(h) Remove the 2 bolts and rear seat assembly LH. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.