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Lexus ES: Reassembly

Lexus ES (XZ10) Service Manual / Vehicle Exterior / Exterior Panels / Trim / Grille Shutter / Reassembly

REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL NO. 2 RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL

HINT:

When installing the No. 2 radiator grille seal, heat the radiator shutter using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item

Temperature

Radiator Shutter

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.

*a

Heated Part

*b

Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the radiator shutter excessively.

(a) Clean the radiator shutter surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the radiator shutter surface.

(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the radiator shutter.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) Remove the release paper from a new No. 2 radiator grille seal.

HINT:

After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

(c) Install the No. 2 radiator grille seal.

NOTICE:

  • If the No. 2 radiator grille seal has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one as it may be deformed or the strength of its adhesive may be deteriorated.
  • Press the No. 2 radiator grille seal firmly to install it.

2. INSTALL NO. 1 RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL

HINT:

When installing the No. 1 radiator grille seal, heat the radiator shutter using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item

Temperature

Radiator Shutter

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.

*a

Heated Part

*b

Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the radiator shutter excessively.

(a) Clean the radiator shutter surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the radiator shutter surface.

(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the radiator shutter.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) Using a heat light, heat the radiator shutter.

(c) Remove the release paper from a new No. 1 radiator grille seal.

HINT:

After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

(d) Install the No. 1 radiator grille seal.

NOTICE:

  • If the No. 1 radiator grille seal has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one as it may be deformed or the strength of its adhesive may be deteriorated.
  • Press the No. 1 radiator grille seal firmly to install it.

3. INSTALL NO. 3 RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL

HINT:

  • When installing the No. 3 radiator grille seal, heat the radiator shutter using a heat light.
  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Heating Temperature

Item

Temperature

Radiator Shutter

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.

*a

Heated Part

*b

Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the radiator shutter excessively.

(a) Clean the radiator shutter surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the radiator shutter surface.

(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the radiator shutter.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) Remove the release paper from a new No. 3 radiator grille seal.

HINT:

After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

(c) Install the No. 3 radiator grille seal.

NOTICE:

  • If the No. 3 radiator grille seal has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one as it may be deformed or the strength of its adhesive may be deteriorated.
  • Press the No. 3 radiator grille seal firmly to install it.

4. INSTALL SWING GRILLE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

(a) When installing a new swing grille actuator assembly:

(1) Open the radiator shutter as shown in the illustration.

(b) Install the swing grille actuator assembly as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

5. INSTALL MOTOR COVER

(a) Engage the 4 claws to install the motor cover as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(b) Engage the 2 clamps.

(c) Connect the connector.

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