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

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Vehicle Interior / Supplemental Restraint Systems / Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) / 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.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replacement Part or Procedure

Necessary Procedures

Effects / Inoperative when not performed

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Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Lane control system

Pre-collision system

Intelligent clearance sonar system*1

Lighting system (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

Parking assist monitor system

Panoramic view monitor system

Initialize back door lock

Power door lock control system

Reset back door close position

Power back door system

*1: When performing learning using the Techstream.

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HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

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.

*1

Pin

*2

Spacer

*a

Clip (A)

*b

Clip (B)

*c

Clip (C)

*d

Spacer Location

*e

Needle Nose Pliers No. 2

*f

Thin Screwdriver

(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.

    On-vehicle Inspection
    ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT CAUTION: Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the curtain shield airbag assemblies. PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT CURTAIN SHIELD ...

    Installation
    INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. The following procedure is for the LH side. PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY N ...

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