Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 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 lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly removal/installation are shown below.

*1: When performing learning using the Techstream.

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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 FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

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5. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH LH

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7. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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9. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

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10. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

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11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ORNAMENT

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12. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL SUB

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13. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

Deployment Side

(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) Remove the 2 bolts.

*a Hook *b Guide

(d) Disengage the 3 claws, hook and 2 guides to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

NOTICE:

When separating the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

(e) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.

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

(f) Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

NOTICE:

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