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

HINT:

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The following procedure is for the LH side.

NOTICE:

• Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while servicing.
• Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the piston rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
• Do not apply any horizontal load to the hood support assembly in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.

NOTICE:

• Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood sub-assembly by hand.
• Do not remove the stop rings from the hood support assembly. Raise the stop rings just enough to allow the ball joints to be disengaged.
• Do not reuse the hood support assembly if a stop ring has been removed.

Installation

INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. The following procedure is for the LH side. PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL HOOD STAY BRACKET (a) Engage the ...

Disposal

DISPOSAL PROCEDURE 1. DISPOSE OF HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (a) Secure the hood support assembly horizontally in a vise with the piston rod pulled out. (b) Wearing safety glasses, gradually cut a part w ...

Other materials:

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual > Rear Spoiler: Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL SIDE REAR SPOILER PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (a) Install 3 new clips to the side rear spoiler protector sub-assembly LH. (b) Engage the 4 clips as shown in the illustration to install the side rear spoiler protector sub-assembly LH. Install in this Direction ...

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual > Sliding Roof System: System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (a) The sliding roof system controls the sliding roof operation using the sliding roof ECU (sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly). Operating the sliding roof switch (map light assembly) results in electrical power being transmitted to the sliding ro ...