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 windshield outside moulding removal/installation are shown below.

NOTICE:

When replacing the windshield glass of a vehicle equipped with a forward recognition camera, make sure to use a Toyota genuine part. If a non-Toyota genuine part is used, the forward recognition camera may not be able to be installed due to a missing bracket. Also, the dynamic radar cruise control system, lane control system, road sign assist system, pre-collision system, front camera system or lighting system may not operate properly due to a difference in the transmissivity or black ceramic border.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING

(a) Apply protective tape around the windshield outside moulding.

Protective Tape

(b) Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 10 claws and remove the windshield outside moulding.

2. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip is necessary.

(a) Disengage the 5 claws as shown in the illustration to remove the 5 No. 1 windshield outside moulding clips.

Remove in this Direction

3. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip is necessary.

(a) Remove the windshield glass sub-assembly.

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(b) Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.

(c) Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration. Standard Measurement: Area Measurement A 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) NOTICE: Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

*a Tape

(d) Lightly press the drill bit against the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip to drill off the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip flanges, and remove the 5 No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips. CAUTION: Be careful of the drilled No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips, as they may be hot. NOTICE: Make sure to protect both the inside and outside of the vehicle as the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip shavings will fly about. Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip to turn and result in the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip not being drilled through. Prying the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips with the drill may damage the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip installation holes or drill bit.

*a Flange

(e) Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.