Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual: Installation

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual / Vehicle Exterior / Exterior Panels / Trim / Roof Rack(w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) / 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 NO. 2 ROOF CARRIER SEAL

HINT:

When installing the No. 2 roof carrier seal, heat the roof rack assembly using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item

Temperature

Roof Rack Assembly

40 to 60°C (104 to 140°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 roof rack assembly excessively.

(a) Clean the roof rack assembly surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the roof rack assembly surface.

(2) Remove the double-sided tape from the roof rack assembly.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) Using a heat light, heat the roof rack assembly.

(c) Remove the release paper from the 3 new No. 2 roof carrier seals.

HINT:

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

(d) Install the 3 No. 2 roof carrier seals.

2. INSTALL FRONT ROOF RACK LEG CUSHION LH

(a) Engage the 2 claws and guide as shown in the illustration to install the front roof rack leg cushion LH.

Install in this Direction

3. INSTALL NO. 1 ROOF CARRIER PROTECTOR (except TMMC Made)

(a) Install the No. 1 roof carrier protector as shown in the illustration.

*a

3.0 mm (0.118 in.)

*b

0.5 mm (0.0197 in.)

Install in this Direction

HINT:

Make sure to install the No. 1 roof carrier protector so that the ends of the No. 1 roof carrier protector are within each area shown in the illustration.

4. INSTALL REAR ROOF RACK LEG CUSHION LH

(a) Engage the 2 claws and guide as shown in the illustration to install the rear roof rack leg cushion LH.

Install in this Direction

5. INSTALL NO. 2 ROOF CARRIER PROTECTOR (except TMMC Made)

HINT:

When installing the No. 2 roof carrier protector, heat the roof rack assembly using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item

Temperature

Roof Rack Assembly

40 to 60°C (104 to 140°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 roof rack assembly excessively.

(a) Clean the roof rack assembly surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the roof rack assembly surface.

(2) Remove the double-sided tape from the roof rack assembly.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) Using a heat light, heat the roof rack assembly.

(c) Remove the release paper from a new No. 2 roof carrier protector.

HINT:

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

(d) Install the No. 2 roof carrier protector as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Make sure to install the No. 2 roof carrier protector so that the ends of the No. 2 roof carrier protector are within each area shown in the illustration.

*a

3.0 mm (0.118 in.)

*b

0.5 mm (0.0197 in.)

6. INSTALL FRONT ROOF RACK RETAINER LH (except TMMC Made)

(a) Engage the claw as shown in the illustration to install the front roof rack retainer LH.

*A

except Panoramic Moon Roof

*B

for Panoramic Moon Roof

Install in this Direction

7. INSTALL ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Engage the claw as shown in the illustration.

(b) Install the roof rack assembly LH with the 3 nuts.

Torque:

32 N·m {326 kgf·cm, 24 ft·lbf}

8. INSTALL FRONT SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET LH (for Panoramic Moon Roof)

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9. INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

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