Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual: 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 black out tape 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	Link
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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 FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG

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4. REMOVE MULTIPLEX NETWORK MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)

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5. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side)

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6. REMOVE DOOR ARMREST COVER

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7. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 1 STIFFENER CUSHION

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9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 1 TRIM BRACKET

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11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER

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12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

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13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN

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14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY

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15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FIX WINDOW GLASS

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16. REMOVE UPPER DOOR FRAME GARNISH

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17. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

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18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR PANEL PROTECTOR

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19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR VENT SEAL

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20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR OUTSIDE STRIPE

HINT:

When removing the front door rear outside stripe, heat the vehicle body and front door rear outside stripe using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item	Temperature
Front Door Rear Outside Stripe and Vehicle Body	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

*a	Heated Part
*b	Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.

(a) Using a heat light, heat the front door rear outside stripe and vehicle body.

(b) Pull back on one of the ends of the front door rear outside stripe to remove it. HINT: When pulling on the front door rear outside stripe, pull it parallel to the body.

21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR STRIPE

HINT:

When removing the front door stripe, heat the vehicle body and front door stripe using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item	Temperature
Front Door Stripe and Vehicle Body	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

*a	Heated Part
*b	Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.

(a) Using a heat light, heat the front door stripe and vehicle body.

(b) Pull back on one of the ends of the front door stripe to remove it. HINT: When pulling on the front door stripe, pull it parallel to the body.

22. REMOVE NO. 1 BLACK OUT TAPE

HINT:

When removing the No. 1 black out tape, heat the vehicle body and No. 1 black out tape using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item	Temperature
No. 1 Black Out Tape and Vehicle Body	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

*a	Heated Part
*b	Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.

(a) Using a heat light, heat the No. 1 black out tape and vehicle body.

(b) Pull back on one of the ends of the No. 1 black out tape to remove it. HINT: When pulling on the No. 1 black out tape, pull it parallel to the body.