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

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Vehicle Exterior / Exterior Panels / Trim / Rear Bumper (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) / 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.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedures	Necessary Procedures	Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed
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w/ Kick Sensor 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)
w/ Intelligent Clearance Sonar System Rear bumper assembly	Ultrasonic sensor detection angle Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration	Intelligent Clearance Sonar System Intuitive Parking Assist System

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.

(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.

	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the rear wheel house liner LH.
To avoid damaging the claws, do not forcibly pull the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH.

(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 REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 screws.

(b) Remove the 6 clips.

Remove in this Direction

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.

Remove in this Direction

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

(1) Disconnect the connector.

Components

COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH *2 QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH *3 REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY *4 REAR LIGHT COVER LH *5 REAR LIGHT C ...

Disassembly

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

Components

Disassembly

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Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-{YEAR} Repair Manual