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

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the engine switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Install the airbag sensor assembly with the 3 bolts. Torque: 17.5 N·m {178 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf} NOTICE: If the airbag sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace it with a new one. When installing the airbag sensor assembly, make sure that the SRS wiring does not interfere with or is not pinched between other parts. When the engine switch is first turned on (IG) after the airbag sensor assembly has been replaced, make sure that no one is in the vehicle.

(d) Temporarily connect the connector and then move the lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow to securely connect the connectors.

NOTICE:

When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

*a	Lock Lever
	Move in this Direction

(e) Check that there is no looseness in the installed parts of the airbag sensor assembly.

2. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT

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3. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT

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4. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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6. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

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7. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

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8. PERFORM CALIBRATION (w/ Optitron Meter Type)

(a) When the airbag sensor assembly (center airbag sensor assembly) is replaced, perform calibration.

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