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

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE BACK DOOR OUTSIDE GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE REAR SPOILER

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3. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH

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4. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR SENSOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

5. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)

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6. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

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7. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp.

(b) Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the back door glass sub-assembly on the back door panel to prevent it from being scratched.

Protective Tape

(c) Place matchmarks on the back door glass sub-assembly and back door panel at the locations indicated in the illustration. HINT: Matchmarks are not necessary if the back door glass is not going to be reused.

*a Matchmark

(d) Pass a piano wire between the back door panel and back door glass sub-assembly from the interior.

*1 No. 1 Back Window Glass Spacer *2 No. 2 Back Window Glass Spacer *a Piano Wire

(e) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.

(f) Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back door glass.

(g) Using suction cups, disengage the No. 1 back window glass spacer and No. 2 back window glass spacer and remove the back door glass sub-assembly. NOTICE: To prevent the back door glass sub-assembly from falling when performing this operation, be sure to hold the back door glass sub-assembly using suction cups. Be careful not to drop the back door glass sub-assembly. Leave as much adhesive on the back door panel as possible when removing the back door glass sub-assembly.

8. REMOVE LOWER BACK WINDOW MOULDING (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) When reusing the back door glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the lower back window moulding. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the back door glass. Be sure to replace the lower back window moulding with a new one.

*A Back Side

9. REMOVE LOWER BACK WINDOW MOULDING (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) When reusing the back door glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the lower back window moulding. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the back door glass. Be sure to replace the lower back window moulding with a new one.

*A Back Side

10. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) When reusing the back door glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the No. 1 back window glass spacer. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the back door glass. Be sure to replace the No. 1 back window glass spacer with a new one.

*A Back Side

11. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the No. 1 back window glass spacer.

12. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) When reusing the back door glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the No. 1 back window glass spacer. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the back door glass. Be sure to replace the No. 1 back window glass spacer with a new one.

*A Back Side

13. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the No. 1 back window glass spacer.

14. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS SPACER (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) When reusing the back door glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the 4 back door glass spacers. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the back door glass. Be sure to replace the back door glass spacers with new ones.

*A Back Side

15. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS SPACER (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

(a) When reusing the back door glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the 4 back door glass spacers. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the back door glass. Be sure to replace the back door glass spacers with new ones.

*A Back Side

16. CLEAN BACK DOOR GLASS

(a) When reusing the back door glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove any remaining adhesive residue from the back door glass. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the back door glass.

(2) Clean the outer circumference of the back door glass with a non-residue solvent.

17. CLEAN BACK DOOR PANEL

(a) Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the back door panel.

(1) Using a knife, cut off any excess adhesive on the contact surfaces of the back door panel as shown in the illustration.

*a	Back Door Panel
	Adhesive

Standard Dimension:

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the back door panel.

HINT:

Leave as much adhesive on the back door panel as possible.

(2) Clean the contact surfaces of the back door panel with a piece of cloth saturated with non-residue solvent.

HINT:

Even if all of the adhesive has been removed, clean the back door panel.