FRONT CAMERA REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the forward recognition camera (camera sensor) removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Removal/installation of forward recognition camera (camera sensor) Adjust forward recognition camera (camera sensor)

  • Dynamic radar cruise control system

  • Pre-crash safety system

  • Forward recognition camera system

  • Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

  • Road sign assist system

  • Adaptive high beam system

  • Automatic high beam system

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Note


  • When replacing the forward recognition camera (camera sensor), replace it with a new one.

  • Do not touch the camera lens or the front windshield glass in front of the camera.

  • If the forward recognition camera (camera sensor) has been struck or dropped, replace it with a new one.

  • When replacing the windshield glass of a vehicle equipped with a forward recognition camera (camera sensor), make sure to use a Lexus genuine part. If a non-Lexus genuine part is used, the forward recognition camera (camera sensor) may not be able to be installed due to a missing bracket. Also, the lane departure alert system, forward recognition camera system, dynamic radar cruise control system, pre-crash safety system or automatic high beam system may not operate properly due to a difference in the transmissivity or black ceramic border.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE NO. 2 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER


    1. B002EMDC01
      B002C8N Remove in this Direction (1)
      B002E01 Remove in this Direction (2)

      Disengage the claws and guides to remove the No. 2 forward recognition cover as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      If these claws are disengaged separately, they may break. Insert a molding remover between them and pull it down to disengage the claws simultaneously.

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER


    1. B002DH4C01
      B002C8N Remove in this Direction

      Disengage the clips and guides to remove the No. 1 forward recognition cover as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      To avoid damaging the guides, always slide the No. 1 forward recognition cover parallel to the windshield glass.

  3. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION LATCH


    1. B002CFAC03
      B002C8N Remove in this Direction (1)
      B002E01 Remove in this Direction (2)

      w/o Camera Heater:


      1. Disengage the claws in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) in the illustration.

      2. Disengage the guides in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) in the illustration to remove the forward recognition latch.

    2. B002EFRC03
      B002C8N Remove in this Direction (1)
      B002E01 Remove in this Direction (2)

      w/ Camera Heater:


      1. Disengage the claws in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) in the illustration.

      2. Disengage the guides in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) in the illustration to remove the forward recognition latch.

  4. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA (CAMERA SENSOR)


    1. B002CI6C03
      B002C8N Remove in this Direction

      w/o Camera Heater:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

      2. Disengage the guides and remove the forward recognition camera (camera sensor) as shown in the illustration.

        Note


        • Do not pull the harness forcibly when disconnecting the connector.

        • If the forward recognition camera bracket is deformed or damaged, replace it together with the windshield glass.

        • If the forward recognition camera (camera sensor) has been struck or dropped, replace it with a new one.

        • Do not apply excessive force.

    2. B002EO3C03
      B002C8N Remove in this Direction

      w/ Camera Heater:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

      2. Disengage the guides and remove the forward recognition camera (camera sensor) as shown in the illustration.

        Note


        • Do not pull the harness forcibly when disconnecting the connector.

        • If the forward recognition camera bracket is deformed or damaged, replace it together with the windshield glass.

        • If the forward recognition camera (camera sensor) has been struck or dropped, replace it with a new one.

        • Do not apply excessive force.

  5. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION WITH HEATER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note

    During work, do not touch the shaded area on the forward recognition with heater hood sub-assembly shown in the illustration.

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    1. B002CIR

      Disconnect the connector.

      Note

      Do not pull the harness forcibly when disconnecting the connector.

    2. B002CXY

      Detach the connector clamp.

    3. B002CRG

      Detach the guide and remove the wire harness.

    4. B002EAGC01
      B002C8N Remove in this Direction (1)
      B002E01 Remove in this Direction (2)
      B002CL1 Heater Area

      Detach the claw in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not press the heater area.

    5. Detach the guide in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) in the illustration to remove the forward recognition with heater hood sub-assembly.