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

DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt.

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(b) Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration to remove the map light bracket.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts and sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly.

2. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the screw.

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(b) Disengage the guide (A) in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration.

(c) Disengage the 2 guides (B) in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration to remove the sliding roof piece sub-assembly LH.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side.

(d) Remove the rear sliding roof sunshade stopper as shown in the illustration.

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HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side.

(e) Slide and remove the sunshade trim sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

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3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Do not disassemble the sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly except when replacing it.

(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

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HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Slide and remove the rear roof drip channel as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Hold down the roof wind deflector panel sub-assembly.

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(d) Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive cable LH as shown in the illustration to remove it.

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