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

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the curtain shield airbag assembly removal/installation are shown below.

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PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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NOTICE:

After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

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

NOTICE:

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

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3. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

When storing the curtain shield airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

Deployment Side

NOTICE:

When removing the curtain shield airbag assembly, have assistants hold it to prevent it from bending.

(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) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock and disconnect the airbag connector. NOTICE: When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

*a Airbag Connector *b Airbag Connector Lock *c Protective Tape

(d) Using a needle nose pliers No. 2 or equivalent, remove the 6 pins from each clip (A) and clip (B).

NOTICE:

Do not damage the pins.

(e) Using 2 thin screwdrivers, disengage the 2 claws of each clip (A) and clip (B), and separate each clip (A) and clip (B) from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Separate each clip (A) and clip (B), and curtain shield airbag assembly from the vehicle body as a unit.

(f) While holding the curtain shield airbag assembly, remove the 8 bolts, disengage the 5 clips (C) and remove the curtain shield airbag assembly.

(g) Remove each clip (A) and clip (B), and 2 spacers from the curtain shield airbag assembly.