Lexus ES: Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
When installing a name plate or emblem, heat the vehicle body and name plate or emblem using a heat light.
Heating Temperature| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Body | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
| Name Plate or Emblem | 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
CAUTION:
- Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
- Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.
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| *a | Heated Part |
| *b | Heat Light |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the vehicle body, name plate or emblem excessively.
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT FENDER NAME PLATE (for Mesh Type Radiator Grille)
(a) Clean the front fender panel surface.
(1) Using a heat light, heat the front fender panel surface.
(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the front fender panel.
(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
(b) Using a heat light, heat the front fender panel and a new No. 1 front fender name plate.
(c) Remove the release paper from the No. 1 front fender name plate.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
(d) Install the No. 1 front fender name plate as shown in the illustration.
| *a | Profile of Front Fender Panel | *b | 2° |
Standard Measurement:
| Area | Measurement | Area | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 115.8 mm (4.56 in.) | B | 226.3 mm (8.91 in.) |
NOTICE:
Press the No. 1 front fender name plate firmly to install it.
2. INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT FENDER NAME PLATE (for Mesh Type Radiator Grille)
(a) Clean the front fender panel surface.
(1) Using a heat light, heat the front fender panel surface.
(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the front fender panel.
(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
(b) Using a heat light, heat the front fender panel and a new No. 2 front fender name plate.
(c) Remove the release paper from the No. 2 front fender name plate.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
(d) Install the No. 2 front fender name plate as shown in the illustration.
| *a | Profile of Front Fender Panel | *b | 1.1° |
Standard Measurement:
| Area | Measurement | Area | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 226.3 mm (8.91 in.) | B | 116.3 mm (4.58 in.) |
NOTICE:
Press the No. 2 front fender name plate firmly to install it.
3. INSTALL BODY SIDE NAME PLATE (for HV Model)
(a) Clean the rear door panel surface.
(1) Using a heat light, heat the rear door panel surface.
(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the rear door panel.
(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
(b) Using a heat light, heat the rear door panel and a new body side name plate.
(c) Remove the release paper from the body side name plate.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
(d) Install the body side name plate as shown in the illustration.
for LH Side:
| *a | Profile of Rear Door Panel | - | - |
Standard Measurement:
| Area | Measurement | Area | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 25.0 mm (0.984 in.) | B | 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) |
| C | 30.0 mm (1.18 in.) | D | 43.8 mm (1.72 in.) |
NOTICE:
Press the body side name plate firmly to install it.
for RH Side:
| *a | Profile of Rear Door Panel | - | - |
Standard Measurement:
| Area | Measurement | Area | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 27.3 mm (1.07 in.) | B | 30.8 mm (1.21 in.) |
| C | 7.4 mm (0.291 in.) | D | 25.3 mm (0.996 in.) |
NOTICE:
Press the body side name plate firmly to install it.
4. INSTALL NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR NAME PLATE
(a) Clean the luggage compartment door panel surface.
(1) Using a heat light, heat the luggage compartment door panel surface.
(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the luggage compartment door panel.
(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
(b) Using a heat light, heat the luggage compartment door panel and a new No. 2 luggage compartment door name plate.
(c) Remove the release paper from the No. 2 luggage compartment door name plate.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
(d) Install the No. 2 luggage compartment door name plate as shown in the illustration.
for ES 350 Plate:
| *a | Profile of Luggage Compartment Door Panel | - | - |
Standard Measurement:
| Area | Measurement | Area | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 19.0 mm (0.748 in.) | B | 29.3 mm (1.15 in.) |
| C | 10.5 mm (0.413 in.) | - | - |
NOTICE:
Press the No. 2 luggage compartment door name plate firmly to install it.
for ES 250 AWD Plate:
| *a | Profile of Luggage Compartment Door Panel | - | - |
Standard Measurement:
| Area | Measurement | Area | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 19.0 mm (0.748 in.) | B | 29.3 mm (1.15 in.) |
| C | 10.5 mm (0.413 in.) | - | - |
NOTICE:
Press the No. 2 luggage compartment door name plate firmly to install it.
for ES300h Plate:
| *a | Profile of Luggage Compartment Door Panel | - | - |
Standard Measurement:
| Area | Measurement | Area | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 19.0 mm (0.748 in.) | B | 29.3 mm (1.15 in.) |
| C | 10.5 mm (0.413 in.) | - | - |
NOTICE:
Press the No. 2 luggage compartment door name plate firmly to install it.
5. INSTALL NO. 3 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR PLATE (for Mesh Type Radiator Grille)
(a) Clean the luggage compartment door panel surface.
(1) Using a heat light, heat the luggage compartment door panel surface.
(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the luggage compartment door panel.
(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
(b) Using a heat light, heat the luggage compartment door panel and a new No. 3 luggage compartment door plate.
(c) Remove the release paper from the No. 3 luggage compartment door plate.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
(d) Install the No. 3 luggage compartment door plate as shown in the illustration.
| *a | Profile of Luggage Compartment Door Panel | - | - |
Standard Measurement:
| Area | Measurement | Area | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 10.8 mm (0.425 in.) | B | 29.3 mm (1.15 in.) |
| C | 18.3 mm (0.721 in.) | - | - |
NOTICE:
Press the No. 3 luggage compartment door plate firmly to install it.
6. INSTALL SYMBOL EMBLEM
(a) Clean the luggage compartment door panel surface.
(1) Using a heat light, heat the luggage compartment door panel surface.
(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the luggage compartment door panel.
(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
(b) Using a heat light, heat the luggage compartment door panel and a new symbol emblem.
(c) Remove the release paper from the symbol emblem.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
(d) Engage the 2 pins and install the symbol emblem.
NOTICE:
Press the symbol emblem firmly to install it.
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