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

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

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

Install in this Direction

NOTICE:

Do not damage the cooler condenser assembly or radiator assembly when installing the cooler condenser assembly.

(b) Engage the 4 claws to install the cooler condenser assembly.

HINT:

If a new cooler condenser assembly is installed, add compressor oil to the cooler condenser assembly as follows.

Capacity:

Add 40 cc (1.35 fl. oz)

Compressor Oil:

ND-OIL 12 or equivalent

2. CONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the vinyl tape from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly and the connecting part of the cooler condenser assembly.

(b) Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

Compressor Oil:

ND-OIL 12 or equivalent

(c) Install the O-ring to the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

(d) Install the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly to the cooler condenser assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}

3. CONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the vinyl tape from the discharge hose sub-assembly and the connecting part of the cooler condenser assembly.

(b) Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the discharge hose sub-assembly.

Compressor Oil:

ND-OIL 12 or equivalent

(c) Install the O-ring to the discharge hose sub-assembly.

(d) Install the discharge hose sub-assembly to the cooler condenser assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}

4. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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5. INSTALL INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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6. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

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7. INSTALL HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER PROTECTOR

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8. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER

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9. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

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10. CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT

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11. WARM UP ENGINE

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12. INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK

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13. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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