RX 450h AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) Hybrid (2011)
Rear Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Disassembly
DOOR / HATCH: REAR DOOR: DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal
2. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)
NOTICE:
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of
memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the terminal to prevent the airbag from deploying See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag
Systems/Service Precautions.
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected See: Testing and
Inspection/Programming and Relearning/Repair Instruction - Initialization.
4. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG
(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws and remove the rear door inside handle bezel plug as shown in the illustration.
5. REMOVE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL
(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and 3 claws.
(b) Disconnect the connector and remove the rear power window regulator switch assembly with rear door armrest base panel.
6. REMOVE REAR DOOR ARMREST COVER
(a) Remove the rear door armrest cover.
7. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY See: Lighting and Horns/Courtesy Lamp/Service and Repair/Vehicle Interior/Door Courtesy
Light/Removal
8. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY