Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: Quarter Panel Wheel Opening Moulding
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
| *1 | NO. 6 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR | *2 | QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY |
| *3 | QUARTER PANEL WHEEL OPENING MOULDING | - | - |
| ● | Non-reusable part | - | - |
Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL QUARTER PANEL WHEEL OPENING MOULDING
HINT:
When installing the quarter panel wheel opening moulding, heat the vehicle body and quarter panel wheel opening moulding using a heat light.
Heating Temperature| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Body | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
| Quarter Panel Wheel Opening 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.
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| *a | Heated Part |
| *b | Heat Light |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the vehicle body or quarter panel wheel opening moulding excessively.
(a) Clean the vehicle body surface.
(1) Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.
(2) Remove any double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
(b) Remove the release paper from a new quarter panel wheel opening moulding.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
(c) Engage the clip and attach the double-sided tape.
HINT:
Press the quarter panel wheel opening moulding to install it.
(d) Install the quarter panel wheel opening moulding with the 3 screws.
2. INSTALL NO. 6 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR
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3. INSTALL QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY
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Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY
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2. REMOVE NO. 6 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR
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3. REMOVE QUARTER PANEL WHEEL OPENING MOULDING
HINT:
When removing the quarter panel wheel opening moulding, heat the vehicle body and quarter panel wheel opening moulding using a heat light.
Heating Temperature| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Body | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
| Quarter Panel Wheel Opening 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.
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| *a | Heated Part |
| *b | Heat Light |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the vehicle body or quarter panel wheel opening moulding excessively.
| (a) Remove the 3 screws. |
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(b) Using a heat light, heat the quarter panel wheel opening moulding.
(c) Disengage the clip and separate the double-sided tape to remove the quarter panel wheel opening moulding.
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Removal
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