Lexus ES: Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front door removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed	Link
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Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane Control System
		Pre-collision System
		Parking Support Brake System*
		Lighting System
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking Assist Monitor System
		Panoramic View Monitor System
	Initialize power trunk lid system	Power Trunk Lid System
Outer rear view mirror assembly LH Outer rear view mirror assembly RH	Side television camera view adjustment	Panoramic view monitor system
Front door window regulator sub-assembly Front door glass sub-assembly Front door glass run	Initialize power window control system	Auto up and down function Jam protection function Remote control function Key-linked function Wireless transmitter-linked function Key-off operation function Catch protection function Window open warning function

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed	Link
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Disconnect cable from negative auxiliary battery terminal	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane Control System
		Pre-collision System
		Parking Support Brake System*
		Lighting System
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking Assist Monitor System
		Panoramic View Monitor System
	Initialize power trunk lid system	Power Trunk Lid System
Outer rear view mirror assembly LH Outer rear view mirror assembly RH	Side television camera view adjustment	Panoramic view monitor system
Front door window regulator sub-assembly Front door glass sub-assembly Front door glass run	Initialize power window control system	Auto up and down function Jam protection function Remote control function Key-linked function Wireless transmitter-linked function Key-off operation function Catch protection function Window open warning function

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

for Gasoline Model:

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for HV Model:

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NOTICE:

After turning the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

for 2GR-FKS:

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for A25A-FXS:

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3. REMOVE DOOR ARMREST COVER

(a) Remove the door armrest cover.

4. REMOVE BOX BOTTOM MAT (w/ Illumination)

(a) Remove the box bottom mat.

5. REMOVE NO. 2 DOOR TRIM PAD

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 2 door trim pad.

6. REMOVE MULTIPLEX NETWORK MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)

(a) Apply protective tape to the front door trim board sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips, 5 claws and 3 guides as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disconnect the connector to remove the multiplex network master switch assembly with front door upper armrest base panel.

7. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side)

(a) Apply protective tape to the front door trim board sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips, 5 claws and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disconnect the connector to remove the power window regulator switch assembly with front door upper armrest base panel.

8. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

(b) Remove the 3 screws.

(c) Disengage the 11 clips as shown in the illustration.

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(d) Disengage the 4 claws and guide as shown in the illustration.

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(e) for 17 Speakers:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(f) w/ Seat Memory Switch or w/ Illumination:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(g) Disconnect the front door lock open lever remote control cable as shown in the illustration.

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(h) Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration to disconnect the front door inside lock/unlock knob locking cable and remove the front door trim board sub-assembly.

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10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 screws and front door inside handle sub-assembly.

11. REMOVE SEAT MEMORY SWITCH (w/ Seat Memory Switch)

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12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE ILLUMINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Illumination)

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13. REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for 17 Speakers)

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14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WIRE (w/o Illumination)

(a) w/ Seat Memory Switch:

(1) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw.

*a Protective Tape

(2) Disengage the 3 clamps.

(3) Disconnect the connector to remove the front door wire.

15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WIRE (w/ Illumination)

(a) Disengage the clamp.

*A w/ Seat Memory Switch

(b) Disconnect each connector to remove the front door wire.

16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH

(a) Disengage the 2 clips to remove the front door lower frame bracket garnish.

17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BRACKET

(a) Remove the 3 screws and front door trim bracket.

18. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY (w/ Memory)

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19. REMOVE HOLE PLUG

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20. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR INSTALL HOLE COVER

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21. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

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22. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

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23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps.

(b) Turn each front door weatherstrip clip 45 degrees as shown in the illustration and remove the 3 front door weatherstrip clips.

(c) Disengage the 4 clips to remove the front door service hole cover.

24. REMOVE DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR

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25. REMOVE FRONT DOOR VENT SEAL

(a) Disengage the 2 clips and disconnect the front door weatherstrip as shown in the illustration.

(b) Remove the front door inner glass weatherstrip with front door vent seal as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the front door vent seal from the front door inner glass weatherstrip as shown in the illustration.

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26. REMOVE FRONT DOOR PANEL PROTECTOR

(a) Remove the front door panel protector as shown in the illustration.

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27. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the hole plug.

(b) for Driver Side:

(1) Connect the multiplex network master switch assembly.

(c) for Front Passenger Side:

(1) Connect the power window regulator switch assembly.

(d) Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

(e) Turn the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) on (IG).

(f) Move the front door glass sub-assembly so that the door glass bolts can be seen.

(g) Turn the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) off.

(h) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

(i) for Driver Side:

(1) Disconnect the multiplex network master switch assembly.

(j) for Front Passenger Side:

(1) Disconnect the power window regulator switch assembly.

(k) Remove the 2 bolts. NOTICE: After the bolts are removed, do not allow the front door glass sub-assembly to fall.

(l) Remove the front door glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

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	Remove in this Direction (2)

NOTICE:

Do not damage the front door glass sub-assembly.

28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the front door No. 2 service hole cover.

(b) Disconnect the connector.

*a Temporary Bolt

(c) Loosen the temporary bolt.

NOTICE:

Do not remove the temporary bolt. If the temporary bolt is removed, the front door window regulator assembly may fall and cause damage.

(d) Remove the 5 bolts and front door window regulator assembly.

(e) Remove the temporary bolt from the front door window regulator assembly.

29. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN

(a) Remove the front door glass run.

30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

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(b) Disengage the guide and remove the front door rear lower frame sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

31. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

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(b) Disengage the guide and remove the front door front lower frame sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

32. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Using a screwdriver, disconnect the connector.

(c) Disengage the 3 clamps.

(d) Disengage the 2 claws and move the lever as shown in the illustration.

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(e) Remove the front door outside handle assembly as shown in the illustration.

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33. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side)

(a) Remove the hole plug.

(b) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the screw and remove the front door lock cylinder assembly. HINT: The screw cannot be removed because it is integrated into the front door outside handle frame sub-assembly.

34. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER (for Front Passenger Side)

(a) Remove the hole plug.

(b) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the screw. HINT: The screw cannot be removed because it is integrated into the front door outside handle frame sub-assembly.

(c) Disengage the claw to remove the front door outside handle cover.

35. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the front door front outside handle pad.

36. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD

(a) Disengage the claw and 3 guides to remove the front door rear outside handle pad.

37. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY

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38. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the screw.

(b) Disengage the claw and guide to remove front door outside handle frame sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

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39. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK OPEN ROD

(a) Remove the front door lock open rod as shown in the illustration.

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	Remove in this Direction (2)

40. REMOVE FRONT DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 nuts, bolt and front door check assembly.

	Nut
	Bolt

41. REMOVE DOOR UPPER FRAME GARNISH

(a) Disengage the 3 claws to remove the door upper frame garnish.

42. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Using a clip remover, disengage the 23 clips and remove the front door weatherstrip.

Double-sided Tape

43. REMOVE FRONT DOOR PANEL CUSHION

(a) Disengage the 4 claws to remove the 2 front door panel cushions.

44. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 2 WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Disengage the 8 clips to remove the front door No. 2 weatherstrip.

45. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT LOWER FRAME UPPER COVER

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46. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY

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47. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

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48. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY

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49. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR OUTSIDE SEAL

(a) Disengage the guide to remove the front door rear outside seal.

50. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR INNER BLACK OUT TAPE

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51. REMOVE FRONT INNER BLACK OUT TAPE

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52. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SILENCER PAD

(a) Remove the front door silencer pad.

53. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 3 WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Disengage the 4 claws to separate the grommet.

(b) Disconnect the connector.

(c) Remove the 4 bolts and front door panel sub-assembly. NOTICE: To prevent damage, when removing the front door panel sub-assembly, make sure that there are enough people available to hold it securely.

(d) Remove the 4 clips and front door No. 3 weatherstrip.

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