I have a 2017 RX450h.

I took my vehicle to get a state inspection and a wash. By the time I got home after running errands, I noticed the buttons were really far into the vehicle. I called the dealership, but since it was around 7pm, they were closed by then.

Could I possible fix this myself? What pieces need to be removed to get to the cluster and socket it back into place?

Luckily I have enough gas to make it a week or so...

 

u can try to press unlock on ur remote and tap the gas lid it should open

 

After some Chick-Fil-A and calming down for a bit, I managed to fix it myself with relative ease.

The side panel can be easily (and gentle) pulled off. From that opening, it's just re-positioning and pushing the cluster into the socket and making sure it "clicks" into place.

 

how did that happen in the first place haha but thanks for the pics

 

I'm not really sure... I'm kind of short. So maybe the technician bumped their knee on it when getting into the drivers seat?

 

Hybrid models have locking gas lids which can't be opened without the button.

 

is there a cable release somewhere ?? for backup incase the popper doesn't work. many have like an emergency trunk release looking thing
thanks

 

"The fuel tank of your vehicle has a special structure, which requires a reduction in fuel tank pressure before refueling. After the opener switch has been pressed, it will take several seconds until the vehicle is ready for refueling" - Page 267

"● If the fuel filler door opener switch cannot be operated, contact your Lexus dealer to service the vehicle. In case where refueling is urgently necessary, the fuel filler door can be opened using the lever in the luggage compartment.
● Using the lever to open the fuel filler door may not allow for an adequate reduction in fuel tank pressure before refueling. To prevent fuel from spilling out, turn the cap slowly when removing it. During refueling, fuel may spill out from the filler opening due to air being discharged from inside the fuel tank. Therefore, fill the fuel tank carefully and slowly." - Page 269

Interesting!

 

where is this manual lever?

 

On my 2017 RX350, it's just inside the rear compartment on the left.(p263 in my manual)

 

Has anyone repaired their own camera switch/heated steering wheel switch located just below the left most a/c vent and just above the coin box on a 2016 RX 350? My knee kicked the switches in and I can’t get it out. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

This ClubLexus Forum page with pictures may help you with your issue.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...e-vehicle.html

 

Good Find!

I see the mods made it one now....Good job!

 

Thanks a bunch