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

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Vehicle Exterior / Door / Hatch / Kick Sensor / 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 kick door control sensor removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed
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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
		Parking Assist Monitor System
		Panoramic View Monitor System
		Lighting System (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)
	Initialize back door lock	Power Door Lock Control System
	Reset back door close position	Power Back Door System (w/ Outside Door Control Switch)

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. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

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

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3. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)

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4. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

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5. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR WITH BRACKET (except F-Sport without Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) Disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

Do not touch the terminals of the kick door control sensor connector.

(b) Disengage the clamp.

(d) Remove the 2 clips.

(e) Disengage the 4 guides to remove the kick door control sensor with bracket as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

6. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR (except F-Sport without Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) Disengage the 15 claws.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the kick door control sensor from the kick door control bracket as shown in the illustration.

	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)

NOTICE:

Do not subject the kick door control sensor to a strong impact or drop it.
Do not reuse a kick door control sensor which has been subjected to a strong impact or dropped.
Be careful not to pull the wire harness.
Be careful not to twist the wire harness.

7. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR WITH BRACKET (for F-Sport without Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) Disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

Do not touch the terminals of the kick door control sensor connector.

(b) Disengage the clamp.

(d) Remove the 2 clips.

(e) Disengage the 4 guides to remove the kick door control sensor with bracket as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

8. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR (for F-Sport without Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) Disengage the 16 claws.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the kick door control sensor from the kick door control bracket as shown in the illustration.

	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)

NOTICE:

Do not subject the kick door control sensor to a strong impact or drop it.
Do not reuse a kick door control sensor which has been subjected to a strong impact or dropped.
Be careful not to pull the wire harness.
Be careful not to twist the wire harness.

9. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR WITH BRACKET (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) Disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

Do not touch the terminals of the kick door control sensor connector.

(b) Disengage the clamp.

Remove in this Direction

(d) Remove the 2 clips.

(e) Disengage the guide to remove the kick door control sensor with bracket as shown in the illustration.

10. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) Disengage the 16 claws.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the kick door control sensor from the kick door control bracket as shown in the illustration.

	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)

NOTICE:

Do not subject the kick door control sensor to a strong impact or drop it.
Do not reuse a kick door control sensor which has been subjected to a strong impact or dropped.
Be careful not to pull the wire harness.
Be careful not to twist the wire harness.

Components

COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *A except F-Sport without Rear No. 2 Seat - - *1 KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR WITH BRACKET - - ILLUSTRATION *A except F-Sport without Rear No. 2 Seat ...

Installation

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