Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 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 rear bumper assembly removal/installation are shown below.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION (w/ Kick Sensor)

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 (w/ Kick Sensor)

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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3. REMOVE REAR LIGHT COVER LH

for Bulb Type Turn Signal Light:

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for LED Type Turn Signal Light:

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4. REMOVE REAR LIGHT COVER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

5. DISCONNECT QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Apply protective tape around the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH and rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Using a 4 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the screw.

(c) Remove the clip.

(d) Pull back the edge of the rear wheel house liner LH and disengage the 4 claws by pushing the area indicated by the arrow in the illustration with a finger.

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(e) Disengage the clip to disconnect the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH from the rear bumper assembly.

6. DISCONNECT QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE COVER LH (w/o Spare Tire)

(a) Remove the 6 clips.

*1	Luggage Compartment Side Cover Protector Clip
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(b) Disengage the 2 luggage compartment side cover protector clips as shown in the illustration.

(c) Remove the 3 bolts and luggage compartment side cover LH.

8. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 screws.

(b) Remove the 8 clips.

(c) Disengage the 6 claws as shown in the illustration.

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HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(d) Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration to remove the rear bumper assembly.

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(e) w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System or Kick Sensor:

(1) Disconnect the connector.