Lexus NX: Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
When removing the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH, if the No. 1 moulding tape (double-sided tape) and No. 2 moulding tape (double-sided tape) is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH using a heat light.
Standard:
| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Front Fender Moulding Sub-assembly LH | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH excessively.
| (a) Remove the 6 clips. |
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(b) Using a 4 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the 2 hexagon screws.
| (c) Put protective tape around the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH. |
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(d) Fold back part of the front fender liner LH as shown in the illustration, and detach the 5 claws on the back of the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.
.png) | Direction to Press Claws |
(e) Detach the 8 clips, No. 1 moulding tape (double-sided tape) and No. 2 moulding tape (double-sided tape) in order starting from the front of the vehicle to remove the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.
NOTICE:
Press down on the area labeled A in the illustration to make sure the front bumper cover is not damaged.
| *1 | No. 1 Moulding Tape (Double-sided Tape) | *2 | No. 2 Moulding Tape (Double-sided Tape) |
| | Direction to Pull | - | - |
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Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE NO. 1 MOULDING TAPE (a) Remove the
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL NO. 1 MOULDING TAPE (a) Clean the N
Installation
INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBL
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Replacement
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. REPLACE RING PIN NOTICE: It is not necessary to remove the ring pin unless it is being replaced. (a) Remove the 12 ring pins. (b) Using a plastic-faced hammer, install 12 new ring pins. *a Upper Side *b Lower Side *c 15 mm (0.591 in.) *d 14 mm (0.551 in.)
Operation Check
OPERATION CHECK CHECK SEAT HEATER (for Front) (a) Turn the power switch on (IG). (b) Check that the indicator illuminates and the surface of the front seat warms up, when the seat heater switch on the air conditioning control assembly is turned on. (c) Check that the front seat surface temperature c
