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

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Vehicle Interior / Supplemental Restraint Systems / Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly / 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 front seat 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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  • Front seatback frame sub-assembly LH
  • Front seat adjuster assembly LH

Initialize position control ECU

Front Power Seat Control System (w/ Memory)

Front passenger seat

Zero point calibration (Occupant classification system)
  • Occupant classification system
  • Passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
  • Airbag system (Front passenger side)
  • Seat belt warning system (Front passenger)

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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CAUTION:

  • Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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  • Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.

NOTICE:

for Standard Seat Type:
  • If a front seat airbag assembly has been deployed, replace the front seat airbag assembly, front seatback frame sub-assembly, separate type front seatback pad and separate type front seatback cover with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage.

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for Sports Seat Type:
  • If a front seat airbag assembly has been deployed, replace the front seat airbag assembly, front seatback frame sub-assembly and front seatback pad with cover with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage.

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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. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

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2. DISCONNECT FRONT SEATBACK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD (for Standard Seat Type)

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4. REMOVE INNER NO. 1 FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD (for Standard Seat Type)

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5. REMOVE INNER NO. 1 FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD (for Sports Seat Type)

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6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD (for Sports Seat Type)

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7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER CUSHION SHIELD

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8. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

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9. REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT

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11. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK COVER WITH PAD (for Standard Seat Type)

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12. REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK PAD WITH COVER (for Sports Seat Type)

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13. REMOVE FRONT SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

When storing the front seat airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

Deployment Side

(a) Disengage the clamp.

(b) Remove the 2 nuts and front seat airbag assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Do not reuse the nuts.
  • Make sure that the front seatback frame sub-assembly is not deformed. If it is deformed, replace it with a new one.
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