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

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual / Vehicle Exterior / Exterior Panels / Trim / Roof Rack(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 roof rack removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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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)

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

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HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

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2. REMOVE FRONT SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET LH (for Panoramic Moon Roof)

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3. REMOVE ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Apply protective tape around the roof rack assembly LH.

Protective Tape

(b) Remove the 3 nuts.

(c) Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration to remove the roof rack assembly LH.

Remove in this Direction

4. REMOVE REAR ROOF RACK LEG CUSHION LH

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

Remove in this Direction

5. REMOVE FRONT ROOF RACK RETAINER LH (except TMMC Made)

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

*A

except Panoramic Moon Roof

*B

for Panoramic Moon Roof

Remove in this Direction

6. REMOVE FRONT ROOF RACK LEG CUSHION LH

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

Remove in this Direction

7. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF CARRIER PROTECTOR (except TMMC Made)

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

Remove in this Direction

8. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOF CARRIER PROTECTOR (except TMMC Made)

HINT:

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

Standard:

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) Remove the No. 2 roof carrier protector.

9. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOF CARRIER SEAL

HINT:

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

Standard:

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) Remove the 3 No. 2 roof carrier seals.
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