2005 Lexus LX 470FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Body & Frame: Windows: Windshield: Removal

  1. REMOVE ASSIST GRIPS 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 assist grip plugs, then remove the 4 screws and the 2 assist grips.

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Use the same manner described above to the other side.
  2. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Use the same manner described above to the other side.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Pillar Garnish
    G02994331Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIMS 
  4. REMOVE SUN VISORS 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 caps.

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the 4 screws, then disconnect the connectors.
    3. Remove the 2 sun visors.
  5. REMOVE DOUBLE VISORS 

    Remove the 4 screws and the 2 double visors.

  6. REMOVE HOLDERS 

    Remove the 2 screws and the 2 holders.

  7. REMOVE OVERHEAD CONSOLE BOX 
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the overhead console box, then disconnect the connector.

    HINT:

    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 2: Removing Overhead Console Box
    G02994332Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. w/ LEXUS Link System: 

    REMOVE OVERHEAD CONSOLE BOX 

    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the LEXUS link system switch assembly.

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 3: Removing Lexus Link System Switch Assembly (W/Lexus Link System)
      G02994333Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the overhead console box, then disconnect the connectors.

    HINT:

    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 4: Removing Overhead Console Box (W/Lexus Link System)
    G02994334Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Unfasten a screw, and remove the other screw and the inner rear view mirror.
    Fig 5: Removing Inner Rear View Mirror
    G02994335Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. PULL DOWN FRONT PART OF ROOF HEADLINING 
  11. w/Night View: 

    REMOVE NIGHT VIEW CAMERA 

    1. Remove the nut and night view cover.
    2. Remove the rain sensor bracket and disconnect the connector.
      Fig 6: Removing Night View Cover
      G02994336Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Loosen the screw, and remove the night view camera by sliding it upward along the front glass.
    Fig 7: Removing Night View Camera (W/Night View)
    G02994337Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR 
    NOTE: Unlock the rain sensor by pulling the stopper before removing it.
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