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

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Tie the string that was passed through the grommet to the end of the hood lock control cable assembly.

(b) Pass the hood lock control cable assembly through the grommet.

(c) Disconnect the string from the hood lock control cable assembly.

(d) Pass the hood lock control cable assembly through the upper radiator support.

(e) Engage the 3 clamps.

(f) Engage the clamp to install the hood lock control cable assembly.

2. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Connect the hood lock control cable assembly to install the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

3. CONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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4. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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5. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply MP grease to the sliding areas of the hood lock assembly.

(b) Connect the hood lock control cable assembly.

(c) Install the hood lock assembly with the 3 bolts. Torque: 8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}

(d) Connect the connector.

6. INSTALL HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER PROTECTOR

(a) Engage the clamp.

(b) Install the hood lock release lever protector with the 2 clips.

7. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER

(a) Engage the clamp.

(b) Install the hood lock control cable cover with the screw.

8. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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9. INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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