Lexus NX: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

When replacing the windshield glass of a vehicle equipped with a forward recognition camera, make sure to use a Lexus genuine part. If a non-Lexus genuine part is used, the forward recognition camera may not be able to be installed due to a missing bracket. Also the dynamic radar cruise control system, front camera system, lane tracing assist system, road sign assist system, pre-collision system or automatic high beam system may not operate properly due to a difference in the transmissivity or black ceramic border.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

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2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH

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3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH

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4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH

(a) Detach the 2 claws.

Double-sided Tape

(b) Detach the 2 guides.

(c) Remove the double-sided tape and front fender to cowl side seal LH.

5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING LH

(a) Put protective tape around the windshield outside moulding LH.

*1 Protective Tape *2 Moulding Remover B *3 Windshield Outside Moulding LH

(b) Slide the upper end of the windshield outside moulding LH in the direction of the arrow (1) in the illustration to widen the gap between the windshield outside moulding LH and vehicle body.

(c) Insert moulding remover B between the windshield outside moulding LH and the top of the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip.

(d) While pushing the claw on the upper portion of the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip in the direction of the arrow (2) in the illustration, pull the moulding upward in the direction of the arrow (3) in the illustration and remove the upper portion of the windshield outside moulding LH.

8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

9. REMOVE NO. 2 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER

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10. REMOVE NO. 1 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER

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11. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION LATCH

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12. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA

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13. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION WITH HEATER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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14. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY (HUMIDITY SENSOR) (w/ Humidity Sensor)

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15. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor)

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16. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

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17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

19. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH

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20. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

21. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER

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22. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

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23. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

24. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER

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25. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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26. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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27. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Remove a sufficient amount of the front portion of the roof headlining assembly so that windshield glass removal and installation procedures can be performed.

(a) Partially remove the roof headlining assembly.

(1) for Normal Roof:

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(2) for Sliding Roof:

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28. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS

(a) Disconnect the each connector.

(b) Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.

Protective Tape

(c) Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration. HINT: Matchmarks do not need to be placed if not reusing the glass.

*a Matchmarks

(d) Install the suction cups to the windshield glass.

(e) From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.

*1 No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper *a Plastic Sheet *b Piano Wire *c Handles

(f) Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.

(g) Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.

NOTICE:

Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.

(h) Disconnect the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers. NOTICE: The No. 1 and No. 2 windshield glass stoppers are installed on the windshield glass as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when cutting off the adhesive. To prevent the windshield glass from falling when performing this operation, be sure to hold the windshield glass using suction cups. HINT: Depending on the vehicle, either 1-piece or 2-piece type stoppers may be present.

*1 No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper

(i) Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.

29. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING

(a) When reusing the windshield glass: (1) Using a scraper, remove the windshield outside moulding. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass. Be sure to replace the windshield outside moulding with a new one.

*a Back Side

30. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER

(a) When reusing the windshield glass: (1) Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass. Be sure to replace the 1-piece type No. 1 windshield glass stopper with a new pair of 2-piece type No. 1 and No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.

*a Back Side

31. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

(a) Put a 4 mm drill bit into a drill. Standard: Area Specified Condition a 5.0 mm (0.197 in.)

(b) Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm from the tip of the drill.

HINT:

Tape the 4 mm drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

(c) Lightly press the drill against the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip, grind the flanges of the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip and remove the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip.

(d) Remove the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip.

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