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 Procedures	Necessary Procedures	Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are 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 REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG

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4. REMOVE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL

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5. REMOVE REAR DOOR ARMREST COVER

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6. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE REAR DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP

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9. REMOVE REAR DOOR NO. 2 TRIM BRACKET

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10. REMOVE REAR DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER

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11. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS RUN

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12. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW DIVISION BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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13. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

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14. REMOVE REAR DOOR REAR GUIDE SEAL

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15. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

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16. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

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17. REMOVE REAR DOOR FRONT BELT SEAL

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18. REMOVE REAR DOOR FRAME GARNISH

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19. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE STRIPE

HINT:

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

Heating Temperature

Item	Temperature
Rear Door Lower 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 rear door lower outside stripe and vehicle body.

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

20. REMOVE CURTAIN HOOK (w/ Rear Door Sunshade)

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21. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE STRIPE

HINT:

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

Heating Temperature

Item	Temperature
Rear Door 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 rear door outside stripe and vehicle body.

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

22. REMOVE REAR INNER BLACK OUT TAPE

HINT:

When removing the rear inner black out tape, heat the vehicle body and rear inner black out tape using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item	Temperature
Rear Inner 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 rear inner black out tape and vehicle body.

(b) Pull back on one of the ends of the rear inner black out tape to remove it. HINT: When pulling on the rear inner black out tape, pull it parallel to the body.