Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual: Removal

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual / Vehicle Interior / Supplemental Restraint Systems / Spiral Cable / Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the spiral cable sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replacement Part or Procedure

Necessary Procedures

Effects / Inoperative when not performed

Link

Removal/installation of the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly
  • Steering angle neutral point (Initialize parking assist monitor system)
  • Steering angle setting

Parking assist monitor system

for Initialization

for Calibration

Steering angle neutral point (Initialize panoramic view monitor system)

Panoramic view monitor system

for Initialization

for Calibration

Steering angle neutral point (Initialize intelligent clearance sonar system)
  • Intelligent Clearance Sonar System
  • Intuitive Parking Assist System (w/ Intelligent Clearance Sonar System)

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

*1: When performing learning using the Techstream.

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PROCEDURE

1. CHANGE POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM SETTINGS

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2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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3. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

4. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Check the flat cable shown in the illustration.

If the flat cable shown in the illustration is not visible, it is possible that the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly is broken. Replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with a new one.

*A

w/o Heated Steering Wheel System and Pre-collision System

*B

w/ Heated Steering Wheel System or Pre-collision System

*a

Flat Cable

5. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

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6. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

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7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

  • Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the battery connected and the engine switch on (IG).
  • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed, with the battery connected and the engine switch on (IG).
  • Ensure that the steering wheel assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

(a) Check that the engine switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected 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.

(c) Check that the front wheels are aligned facing straight ahead.

(d) Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the yellow airbag connector from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

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

*a

Slider

(e) Disconnect the other connectors from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

(f) Disengage the 3 claws to remove the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

8. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

  • Remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly only when replacing the spiral cable sub-assembly or the steering sensor.
  • Removing the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly without using a lock pin may result in the center position of the steering sensor becoming misaligned. Therefore, make sure to use the lock pin provided with a new spiral cable sub-assembly when removing the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
  • When replacing the steering sensor:

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(a) Install the lock pin to the steering sensor.

NOTICE:

  • Use the lock pin provided with a new spiral cable sub-assembly.
  • Do not remove the lock pin before installing the steering sensor to the spiral cable sub-assembly.

(b) Disengage the 6 claws and 2 pins, and remove the spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering sensor.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the pins of the spiral cable sub-assembly or guides of the steering sensor.

*a

Guide
    Components
    COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *A w/o Heated Steering Wheel System and Pre-collision System *B w/ Heated Steering Wheel System or Pre-collision System *1 LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER *2 SP ...

    Inspection
    INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY NOTICE: Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly when inspecting the spiral cable sub-assembly. Remove the st ...

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