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

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

When installing a 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) Insert the 2 hooks, install the curtain shield airbag assembly with 8 new bolts, 2 new spacers, each new clip (A) with pin and clip (B) with pin, and engage the 5 clips (C) in the order shown in the illustration.

Torque:

9.8 N·m {100 kgf·cm, 87 in·lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the curtain shield airbag assembly when installing it.

HINT:

Engage the 2 claws to install each new clip (A) and clip (B).

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

(e) Connect the airbag connector. NOTICE: When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

*a Airbag Connector *b Airbag Connector Lock

(f) Push in the airbag connector lock to install the airbag connector.

2. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

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3. 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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4. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

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5. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

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