LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PREPARATION Part #: PT398-48091 NOTE: Part number of this accessory may not be the same as the part number shown. Conflicts: Do not install into Manual Transmission Vehicles or Vehicles without RKE systems.
LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PREPARATION Seat Temperature Control Glovebox Engine Cover Unit PS Step Cover Shift Knob Fuse Box Cover PS Cowl Cover Center Console Glovebox Under Cover Center Console Side Trim Glovebox Side Trim...
LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE 1. Disassembly. (Engine Compartment) Place the Vehicle in Park with the Parking Brake set. Remove the Engine Cover. • Press then remove 4 Clips. 10mm Socket Disconnect the Negative Battery Terminal.
LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE Disassembly. Fig. 2-1 Nylon Panel Removal Tool (Passenger’s Side) Remove the Passenger’s Side Step Cover. Remove the Passenger’s Fig. 2-2 Nylon Panel Removal Tool Side Cowl Cover Remove the Glove Box Fig.
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LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE Remove the Glove Box Side Fig. 2-4 Nylon Panel Removal Tool Trim. Open Center Console Com- Fig. 2-5 partment. Remove Seat Temperature Fig. 2-6 Nylon Panel Removal Tool Nylon Panel Removal Control Unit.
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LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE Screwdriver, Remove the Shift knob by turning Fig. 2-7 Electrical tape counter-clockwise. Push on the Shift Release with taped screwdriver and Shift to Neutral. Fig. 2-8 Pull on the Left side...
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LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE 10mm Socket, Extension Remove 3 Bolts. Remove Knee Airbag carefully then wrap it and stack on any object to lift it high enough to prevent tension on the Airbag wire.
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LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE Remove 3 screws from the Fig. 2-9 Phillips Screwdriver bottom of the Glovebox. Open the Glovebox and Fig. 2-10 Phillips Screwdriver remove 2 Screws. Remove the Glovebox by Fig. 2-11 pulling it towards the left side.
LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE Fig. 3-1 RES ECU Installation. Navigate the RES ECU on Navigate the RES ECU on Fig. 3-2 the vehicle location shown. th the vehicle location shown. Fig. 3-3 Fig. 3-3...
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LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE Install the RES ECU to the Fig. 3-4 8mm Socket, Extension vehicle using 2 Bolts. Fig. 3-5 Fig. 4-1 Fig. 4-1 V4 Harness Installation. Fig. 4-2 Connect V4 Harness to the RES ECU.
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LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE Route the V4 Harness along Fig. 4-3 Fig. 2-4 the Vehicle’s Harness, then route the end of the V4 Har- ness behind the Vehicle’s Reinforce. Plug the V4 Connector to the Fig.
LEXUS RX 350 2010– 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE Registration Preparation. Phillips Screwdriver, Extension Fig. 5-1 10mm Socket, Torque Wrench Reassemble the Vehicle. NOTE: When reinstalling Knee Airbag, make sure to tighten the Bolts to 88.5 in•lbf (10 N•m).
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LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE Fig. 6-2 Side Cutter Locate the 1P RES Diagnostic Connectors in the Passenger’s Side Cowl Area, and remove the tape securing it. Fig. 6-3 Connect the 2 RES Diagnostic Connectors.
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LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE Connect the Techstream Notebook to the Vehicle’s Diagnostic Port. With the Remote Control Key in your possession, press the Power Button twice to select the Ignition “ON” position. Start the TIS Techstream Application by clicking on the shortcut located on the Desktop.
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LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE Fig. 6-5 Click on “Body Electrical” Tab. Fig. 6-6 Click on “Smart Access.” Fig. 6-7 This Screen shows up. Fig. 6-8 Click on “Utility.” Select “ECU Communication ID Registration.”...
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LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE Fig. 6-10 Click on “Next>.” Fig. 6-11 Select “Remote Engine Starter.” Click “Next>.” Fig. 6-12 CONFIRM: That the ECU Communica- tion ID was completed successfully. Click “Exit.” IF THIS PROCEDURE FAILED •...
LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE Exit the vehicle. Fig. 6-6 Close the Hood. LOOK: For the Hazards to flash 2 Times. IF THIS PROCEDURE FAILED The Hazard Lights flash 3 Times. • Disconnect the V4 Harness’s 1P RES Diagnostic Connectors.
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LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE Using VDC approved cleaner Fig. 7-2 and cleaning method, clean Clear Tape the indicated area on the key. Use a piece of Clear Tape to lift the label off its protective backing.
LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) PROCEDURE Complete the Installation. Fig. 8-1 Torque Wrench Position the Negative Battery Cable at the original factory position. • Tighten the Nut to 36 in•lbf (4.07 N•m) CAUTION: Do not touch the posi- tive terminal.
LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 CHECKLIST – these points MUST be checked to ensure a quality installation. REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) Accessory Function Checks Close the hood, place the shift lever in the “P” (parking) position, set the parking brake. With the smart key in your possession: turn the Vehicle off, exit the vehicle, and close all doors.
LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 CHECKLIST – these points MUST be checked to ensure a quality installation. REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) Vehicle Function Check Function Function □ □ Head Light ABS Light (if equipped) If the warning light remains on, it may indicate a system malfunction.
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LEXUS RX 350 2010– TVIP V4 CHECKLIST – these points MUST be checked to ensure a quality installation. REMOTE ENGINE STARTER (RES) Function Function □ □ Air Bag Warning Light Lamp Failure Sensor If the warning light remains on, it may indicate If the warning light remains on, it may indicate a sys- a system malfunction.
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