Lexus NX: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precoution thoroughly before serving.

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NOTICE:

After the power switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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2. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX

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4. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH

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5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)

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CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

6. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)

(a) Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize parameter.

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NOTICE:

Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

HINT:

Performing the above operation causes the auto tilt away function to be disabled when the power switch is turned off.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

(c) Turn the power switch off and disconnect the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal.

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CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

7. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)

NOTICE:

Removing the lower steering column cover sub-assembly in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.

(a) Release the tilt and telescopic lever, and fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

(b) Lock the tilt and telescopic lever.

(c) Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw.

(d) Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw.

(e) Insert your fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover sub-assembly to detach the claw <A>. HINT: Spread the claw to detach it.

*a Claw <A> *b Claw <B>

(f) Push the lower steering column cover sub-assembly to detach the 2 claws <B> and 4 guides and remove the lower steering column cover sub-assembly.

8. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)

NOTICE:

Removing the lower steering column cover sub-assembly in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.

(a) Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw.

(b) Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw.

(c) Remove the screw.

(d) Push the lower steering column cover sub-assembly to detach the 2 claws and 4 guides and remove the lower steering column cover sub-assembly.

9. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Detach the 4 clips and 2 guides to separate the instrument cluster finish panel cover from the upper steering column cover.

(b) Detach the claw and remove the upper steering column cover.

10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect each connector.

(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly as shown in the illustration. NOTICE: If the claw is pulled with excessive force, it may break.

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