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

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Vehicle Exterior / Exterior Panels / Trim / Rear Door Window Frame Moulding / 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 REAR DOOR REAR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

(a) Using an air riveter or hand riveter with a nose piece, install the rear door rear window frame moulding with 3 new rivets.

HINT:

If the mandrel of the rivet does not come off on the first operation of the rivet gun, slide the rivet gun forward on the mandrel and operate it again.

NOTICE:

  • Do not pry the rivet with the riveter, as this will cause damage to the riveter and mandrel.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Mandrel

    *c

    Incorrect
  • Confirm that the rivets are seated properly against the moulding.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Incorrect
  • Do not tilt the riveter when installing the rivet to the moulding.
  • Do not leave any space between the rivet head and moulding.
  • Do not leave any space between the moulding and door frame. Firmly hold the 2 items together while installing the rivet.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Incorrect

2. INSTALL REAR DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

(a) Engage the guide of the rear door upper window frame moulding to the door frame.

(b) Using an air riveter or hand riveter with a nose piece, install the rear door upper window frame moulding with 4 new rivets.

HINT:

If the mandrel of the rivet does not come off on the first operation of the rivet gun, slide the rivet gun forward on the mandrel and operate it again.

NOTICE:

  • Do not pry the rivet with the riveter, as this will cause damage to the riveter and mandrel.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Mandrel

    *c

    Incorrect
  • Confirm that the rivets are seated properly against the moulding.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Incorrect
  • Do not tilt the riveter when installing the rivet to the moulding.
  • Do not leave any space between the rivet head and moulding.
  • Do not leave any space between the moulding and door frame. Firmly hold the 2 items together while installing the rivet.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Incorrect

3. INSTALL REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY

HINT:

When installing a new rear door window frame moulding sub-assembly, heat the vehicle body and rear door window frame moulding sub-assembly using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item

Temperature

Vehicle Body

40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

Rear Door Window Frame Moulding Sub-assembly

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 rear door window frame moulding sub-assembly 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) Install a new rear door window frame moulding sub-assembly.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and rear door window frame moulding sub-assembly.

(2) Remove the release paper from the new rear door window frame moulding sub-assembly.

HINT:

After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

(3) Engage the clip and guide and attach the double-sided tape and caulking sponge to install the rear door window frame moulding sub-assembly.

HINT:

Press the rear door window frame moulding sub-assembly firmly to install it.

*a

Double-sided Tape

*b

Caulking Sponge

4. CONNECT REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Engage the 5 clips and connect the rear door weatherstrip.

5. INSTALL REAR DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY

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