Lexus ES: Removal

Lexus ES (XZ10) Service Manual / Vehicle Exterior / Exterior Panels / Trim / Rocker Panel Moulding / Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE NO. 2 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR

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2. REMOVE ROCKER PANEL MOULDING COVER

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws to remove the rocker panel moulding cover.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the other rocker panel moulding cover.

*a	Protective Tape

3. REMOVE BODY ROCKER PANEL MOULDING ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply protective tape around the body rocker panel moulding assembly and doors as shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Remove the 9 clips.

Grommet

(d) Remove the grommet

(e) Disengage the 9 clips to remove the body rocker panel moulding assembly as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

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Inspection

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT FRONT CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard Resistance: Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 4 (BI) - 6 (EI) Always 10 kΩ or higher 4 (BI) - 1 (BO) Always Below

Monitor Drive Pattern

MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN FOR ECT CAUTION: Perform the following procedure on a level surface while strictly observing all traffic laws and speed limits. HINT: Performing this drive pattern is one method to simulate ECM (ECT) malfunction detection conditions. Some DTCs may not be d

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