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

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Vehicle Exterior / Exterior Panels / Trim / Front Door Window Frame Moulding / 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 front door window frame moulding 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)

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY

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2. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Disengage the 9 clips and disconnect the front door weatherstrip.

3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

HINT:

When removing the front door rear window frame moulding, heat the vehicle body and front door rear window frame moulding using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item

Temperature

Vehicle Body

40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

Front Door Rear Window Frame Moulding

20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

CAUTION:

  • Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
  • Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

*a

Heated Part

*b

Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the vehicle body or moulding excessively.

(a) Using a heat light, heat the front door rear window frame moulding.

(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the clip and guide, and separate the double-sided tape and caulking sponge to remove the front door rear window frame moulding.

*a

Double-sided Tape

*b

Caulking Sponge

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

(a) Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.

(b) Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.

Standard Measurement:

Area

Measurement

A

5.0 mm (0.197 in.)

NOTICE:

Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

*a

Tape

(c) Lightly press the drill against the rivets to drill off the rivet flanges, and remove the 6 rivets.

CAUTION:

Be careful of the drilled rivets, as they may be hot.

NOTICE:

  • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.
  • Prying the rivets with the drill may damage the rivet installation holes or drill bit.

(d) Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.

(e) Disengage the guide and remove the front door upper window frame moulding from the door frame.

5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE

w/o Rear No. 2 Seat: Click here

w/ Rear No. 2 Seat: Click here

6. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD

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7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

(a) Disconnect each connector.

(b) Disengage each clamp.

(c) Remove the 3 bolts and front door panel sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

To prevent damage, when removing the front door panel sub-assembly, make sure that there are enough people available to hold it securely.

(d) Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.

(e) Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.

Standard Measurement:

Area

Measurement

A

5.0 mm (0.197 in.)

NOTICE:

Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

*a

Tape

(f) Lightly press the drill against the rivets to drill off the rivet flanges, and remove the 2 rivets and front door front window frame moulding.

CAUTION:

Be careful of the drilled rivets, as they may be hot.

NOTICE:

  • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.
  • Prying the rivets with the drill may damage the rivet installation holes or drill bit.
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