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

REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF DRIVE CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

Hold Position

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

*a	Protective Tape
	Push Position
	Install in this Direction

(c) Adjust Fully Closed Position: (1) Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive cable LH in either direction and align the alignment marks as shown in the illustration. HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side.

*a Alignment Mark

(d) Insert the rear roof drip channel into the sliding roof housing sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(e) Engage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration to install the rear roof drip channel.

2. INSTALL SUNSHADE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Insert the sunshade trim sub-assembly into the sliding roof housing sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(b) Install the rear sliding roof sunshade stopper as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side.

(c) Engage the 2 guides (A) in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration.

	Install in this Direction (1)
	Install in this Direction (2)

(d) Engage the guide (B) in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration.

(e) Install the sliding roof piece sub-assembly LH with the screw.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side.

3. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply MP grease to the gear of the sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly.

(b) Install the sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly with the 2 bolts. Torque: 5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}

(c) Engage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(d) Install the map light bracket with the bolt.

Torque:

5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}