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 rear 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
Rear door window regulator sub-assembly Rear door glass sub-assembly Rear 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
Rear door window regulator sub-assembly Rear door glass sub-assembly Rear 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

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 REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL

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

Protective Tape

(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips, 4 claws and 3 guides as shown in the illustration.

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

4. REMOVE REAR DOOR ARMREST COVER

(a) Remove the rear door armrest cover.

5. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM UPPER PAD

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear door trim upper pad.

6. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE REAR 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 8 clips as shown in the illustration.

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(d) w/o Rear Door Sunshade:

(1) Disengage the 7 claws and guide as shown in the illustration.

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(e) w/ Rear Door Sunshade:

(1) Disengage the 6 claws and guide as shown in the illustration.

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(f) w/o Sub Wire Harness:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(g) w/ Sub Wire Harness:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

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

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

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8. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

9. REMOVE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

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10. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE ILLUMINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Illumination)

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11. REMOVE REAR DOOR WIRE (w/o Illumination)

(a) w/ Sub Wire Harness: (1) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw. (2) Disengage the 3 clamps to remove the rear door wire.

*a Protective Tape

12. REMOVE REAR DOOR WIRE (w/ Illumination)

(a) Disconnect the connector to remove the rear door wire.

13. REMOVE REAR CURTAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Door Sunshade)

(a) Remove the 6 screws.

(b) Disengage the 3 guides to remove the rear curtain sub-assembly.

14. REMOVE REAR DOOR DOOR LOCKING HOLDER

(a) Remove the screw and rear door door locking holder as shown in the illustration.

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15. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOCK CONTROL KNOB BEZEL

(a) Remove the rear door lock control knob bezel as shown in the illustration.

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16. REMOVE REAR SIDE CURTAIN ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Door Sunshade)

(a) Disengage the 2 clips and remove the rear side curtain assembly as shown in the illustration.

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17. REMOVE CURTAIN HOOK (w/ Rear Door Sunshade)

HINT:

Use the same procedure for both curtain hooks.

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, push out the pin as shown in the illustration.

*a	Protective Tape
	Insert Screwdriver Here

(b) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the curtain hook.

18. REMOVE REAR DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Disengage the 5 clamps.

(c) Remove the 2 screws (A) and screw (B).

	Screw (A)
	Screw (B)

(d) Disengage the guide to remove the bracket.

(e) Disengage the 7 clips to remove the rear door service hole cover.

19. REMOVE REAR DOOR NO. 1 SERVICE HOLE COVER

(a) Remove the rear door No. 1 service hole cover.

20. REMOVE REAR DOOR NO. 2 SERVICE HOLE COVER

(a) Disengage the clip and disconnect the rear door weatherstrip as shown in the illustration.

(b) Remove the rear door inner glass weatherstrip with the rear door No. 2 service hole cover as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the rear door No. 2 service hole cover from the rear door inner glass weatherstrip as shown in the illustration.

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21. REMOVE REAR DOOR NO. 2 VENT SEAL

(a) Remove the rear door No. 2 vent seal as shown in the illustration.

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22. REMOVE REAR DOOR PANEL PROTECTOR

(a) Disengage the clip and disconnect the rear door weatherstrip as shown in the illustration.

(b) Remove the rear door panel protector as shown in the illustration.

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23. REMOVE REAR DOOR FRAME GARNISH

(a) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear door frame garnish.

24. REMOVE REAR DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY

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

	Nut
	Bolt

25. REMOVE REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Disengage the clip.

(b) Disengage the 2 clips.

(c) Using a clip remover, disengage the 22 clips and remove the rear door weatherstrip.

Double-sided Tape

26. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS RUN

(a) Remove the rear door glass run.

27. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW DIVISION BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the screw.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and rear door window division bar sub-assembly.

28. REMOVE REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the screw (A) and screw (B).

	Screw (A)
	Screw (B)

(b) Remove the rear door quarter window glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

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29. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the hole plug.

(b) Connect the rear power window regulator switch assembly.

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

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

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

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

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

(h) Disconnect the rear power window regulator switch assembly.

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

(j) Remove the rear door glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the rear door glass sub-assembly.

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30. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear door No. 3 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 rear door window regulator assembly may fall and cause damage.

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

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

31. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOCK WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY

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32. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOCK CHILD PROTECTION COVER

(a) Disengage the 6 claws to remove the rear door lock child protection cover.

33. REMOVE REAR 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 clamp.

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

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

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34. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER

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

(b) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear door outside handle cover.

35. REMOVE REAR DOOR FRONT OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD

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

36. REMOVE REAR DOOR REAR OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD

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

37. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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

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38. REMOVE REAR DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY

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39. REMOVE REAR DOOR BELT MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY

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40. REMOVE REAR DOOR FRONT WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

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41. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY

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42. REMOVE FRONT INNER BLACK OUT TAPE

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43. REMOVE UPPER INNER BLACK OUT TAPE

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44. REMOVE REAR INNER BLACK OUT TAPE

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45. REMOVE REAR DOOR NO. 2 WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Disengage the 6 clips to remove the rear door No. 2 weatherstrip.

46. REMOVE REAR DOOR NO. 3 WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Remove the rear door No. 3 weatherstrip.

Double-sided Tape

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47. REMOVE REAR DOOR PANEL CUSHION

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

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