Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: Disassembly

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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)

Replacement of ECM

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration

MIL comes on

ECU Communication ID Registration (Immobiliser system)

Engine start function

Perform code registration (Immobiliser system)

Inspection After Repair

Replacement of automatic transaxle assembly

Perform the following procedures in the order shown:

for U881E Registration:

for U881E Initialization:

for U881F Registration:

for U881F Initialization:

Replacement of ECM

(If possible, read the transaxle compensation code from the previous ECM)

Perform the following procedures in the order shown:

Replacement of ECM

(If impossible, read the transaxle compensation code from the previous ECM)

Perform the following procedures in the order shown:

Front wheel alignment adjustment

Calibration

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)

Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Parking assist monitor system

for Initialization:

for Calibration:

Panoramic view monitor system

for Initialization:

for Calibration:

Initialize No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

Lighting System (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

(a) Remove the cylinder block water jacket spacer and cylinder block water jacket spacer LH from the cylinder block sub-assembly.

Front of Engine

(c) Using the 2 removed connecting rod cap bolts, remove the connecting rod cap and lower connecting rod bearing by wiggling the connecting rod cap right and left.

HINT:

Keep the lower connecting rod bearing installed to the connecting rod cap.

(d) Using a ridge reamer, remove all of the carbon from the top of the cylinder.

(a) Using a piston ring expander, remove the No. 1 compression ring and No. 2 compression ring.

(a) Check the fitting condition between the piston and piston pin.

(1) Try to move the piston back and forth on the piston pin.

HINT:

If abnormal movement is felt, replace the piston and piston pin as a set.

(2) Gradually heat the piston to approximately 80°C (176°F).

CAUTION:

Be sure to wear protective gloves.

(3) Using a brass bar and a hammer, lightly tap out the piston pin and remove the connecting rod sub-assembly.

(c) Using a gasket scraper, remove any carbon from the piston top.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to scratch the piston.

(d) Using a groove cleaning tool or a broken ring, clean the piston ring grooves.

(e) Using solvent and a brush, thoroughly clean the piston.

NOTICE:

Do not use a wire brush.

(a) Uniformly loosen and remove the 8 crankshaft bearing cap set bolts and 8 seal washers in several steps in the order shown in the illustration.

(b) Uniformly loosen the 16 crankshaft bearing cap set bolts in several steps in the order shown in the illustration.

(c) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the crankshaft bearing caps. Remove the 4 crankshaft bearing caps and lower crankshaft bearings.

(a) Remove the crankshaft thrust washer set from the cylinder block sub-assembly.

(a) Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the 3 bolts and 3 No. 1 oil nozzle sub-assemblies.