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

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE UPPER PANEL

(a) Disengage the 3 clips and 2 claws in the direction indicated by the arrow (1).

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(b) Pull the rear console upper panel in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) to disengage the guide.

(c) Disconnect the connector to remove the rear console upper panel.

2. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

(a) Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Disengage the 7 clips to remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.

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3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

NOTICE:

Make sure to perform this procedure carefully, otherwise the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel may be damaged.

(a) Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disengage the clip as shown in the illustration.

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(d) Disengage the clip as shown in the illustration.

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(e) Disengage the 4 clips to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.

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4. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the claw and disconnect the shift hole cover sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Turn the shift lever knob sub-assembly counterclockwise and remove it.

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5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ORNAMENT

(a) Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disengage the 4 claws and 5 clips to remove the instrument cluster finish panel ornament as shown in the illustration.

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Order of Removal

6. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the clamp.

(b) Move the shift lever to N.

(c) Remove the 2 screws.

(d) Disengage the 4 clips and 5 guides as shown in the illustration.

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(e) Disconnect each connector to remove the console panel sub-assembly.

7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 6 screws and instrument panel cup holder assembly.

8. REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a moulding remover B, disengage the clip as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Using a moulding remover B, disengage the clip as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disengage the 4 clips and 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

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(d) Disconnect each connector to remove the console rear end panel sub-assembly.

9. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the clamp.

(b) Disengage the clamp.

(c) Disconnect the connector.

(d) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 screws.

(e) Disconnect each connector.

(f) Pull the console box assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the 6 guides and remove the console box assembly.

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