Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2024 Repair Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

When removing the name plates, heat the vehicle body and name plates using a heat light.

NOTICE:

Do not heat the vehicle body or name plate excessively.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE NO. 3 BACK DOOR NAME PLATE

(a) Apply protective tape around the No. 3 back door name plate as shown in the illustration.

*a	Wooden Block
*b	Piano Wire
	Protective Tape

(b) Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and No. 3 back door name plate.

(c) Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.

(d) Pull the piano wire and cut the double-sided tape that holds the No. 3 back door name plate to the vehicle body.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

(e) Remove the No. 3 back door name plate.

2. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK DOOR NAME PLATE (for F-Sport)

(a) Apply protective tape around the No. 2 back door name plate as shown in the illustration.

*a	Wooden Block
*b	Piano Wire
	Protective Tape

(b) Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and No. 2 back door name plate.

(c) Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.

(d) Pull the piano wire and cut the double-sided tape that holds the No. 2 back door name plate to the vehicle body.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

(e) Remove the No. 2 back door name plate.

3. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT FENDER NAME PLATE (for F-Sport)

(a) Apply protective tape around the No. 2 front fender name plate as shown in the illustration.

*a	Wooden Block
*b	Piano Wire
	Protective Tape

(b) Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and No. 2 front fender name plate.

(c) Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.

(d) Pull the piano wire and cut the double-sided tape that holds the No. 2 front fender name plate to the vehicle body.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

(e) Remove the No. 2 front fender name plate.

4. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT FENDER NAME PLATE (for F-Sport)

(a) Apply protective tape around the No. 1 front fender name plate as shown in the illustration.

*a	Wooden Block
*b	Piano Wire
	Protective Tape

(b) Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and No. 1 front fender name plate.

(c) Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.

(d) Pull the piano wire and cut the double-sided tape that holds the No. 1 front fender name plate to the vehicle body.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

(e) Remove the No. 1 front fender name plate.