Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2024 Repair Manual: Removal

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2024 Repair Manual / Vehicle Exterior / Sliding Roof / Convertible / Sliding Roof Housing (for Panoramic Moon Roof) / 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 sliding roof glass sub-assembly, sliding roof housing panel, sliding roof drive gear assembly, sliding roof rail sub-assembly or sunshade trim sub-assembly 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
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Lane Control System
		Pre-collision System
		Intelligent Clearance Sonar System*1
		Lighting System (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)
		Parking Assist Monitor System
		Panoramic View Monitor System
	Initialize back door lock	Power Door Lock Control System
	Reset back door close position	Power Back Door System (w/ Outside Door Control Switch)
Sliding roof ECU (sliding roof drive gear assembly) Slide roof housing panel Slide roof glass sub-assembly Slide roof rail sub-assembly	Initialize panoramic moon roof system (for Sliding Roof)	Auto operation function Jam protection function Key-off operation function Wireless transmitter linked function Sliding roof open warning function
Roof sunshade ECU (sliding roof drive gear assembly) Sunshade trim sub-assembly Slide roof rail sub-assembly	Initialize panoramic moon roof system (for Roof Sunshade)	Auto operation function Jam protection function Key-off operation function

*1: When performing learning using the Techstream.

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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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PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE NO. 2 SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

(a) Move the sunshade trim sub-assembly to the fully opened position.

(b) Remove the No. 2 sliding roof side garnish LH.

2. REMOVE NO. 2 SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. REMOVE NO. 3 SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

(a) Remove the No. 3 sliding roof side garnish LH.

4. REMOVE NO. 3 SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

5. REMOVE NO. 4 SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

(a) Move the sliding roof glass sub-assembly to the fully tilted up position.

(b) Remove the No. 4 sliding roof side garnish LH.

6. REMOVE NO. 4 SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Move the sliding roof glass sub-assembly to the fully closed position.

(b) Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 6 screws and sliding roof glass sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

To prevent the sliding roof glass sub-assembly and sliding roof drive gear assembly from becoming misaligned, move the sliding roof glass sub-assembly to the fully closed position before removing.

8. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

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9. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. REMOVE FRONT SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front sliding roof housing mounting bracket LH.

	Bolt
	Nut

11. REMOVE FRONT SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

12. REMOVE CENTER SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 3 nuts and center sliding roof housing mounting bracket LH.

	Bolt
	Nut

13. REMOVE CENTER SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

14. REMOVE REAR SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear sliding roof housing mounting bracket LH.

	Bolt
	Nut

15. REMOVE REAR SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. REMOVE ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY LH

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17. REMOVE ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 18 nuts.

(b) Disengage the 2 guides and remove the sliding roof housing assembly.

Reassembly

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Reassembly

Sliding Roof Housing (for Slidng Roof)

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