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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 06:54 AM
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Default RX330/350/400h DIY's (please help nominate links!)

Hey everyone, I'm sure all of you have seen the extensive list of RX300 diy's compiled by Lexmex, so I figured it would be helpful to have a list of DIY's for the Second Generation RX's as well. I have spare time today, so I figured I'd go ahead make the list myself.

If I missed any DIY's, feel free to add them to the list.

Oil Filter Replacement- RX330: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-pictures.html

Transmission Fluid Change- RX330: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-and-pics.html

Brake Pad Replacement- RX330: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...placement.html

Coolant Flush- RX330: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ics-rx330.html

Front Wheel Bearings- RX330: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...p-by-step.html

Re-Seal Headlamp- RX330: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...densation.html

Mud Flap Installation Instructions/ Pictures (Instructions on Post #33) - RX330:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-pictures.html

White LED Interior Light- RX330: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...r-handles.html

Mesh on Air Dam- RX330/350: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...n-air-dam.html

Cabin Air Filter- RX350: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ent-rx350.html

NAV and Bluetooth Bypass- RX350: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ypass-diy.html

Disable DRL- RX350: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-pictures.html

Rear Door Handle Removal- RX330/350/400(h): https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...50-rx400h.html

Replacing Remote FOB Battery- RX330/350/400(h): https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...b-battery.html

Vaistech SLI Installation- RX Year's 04-07: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-04-07-rx.html

Door Lock Actuator- RX330- https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...uator-diy.html

RX400h CVT and Rear Diff. Plugs- https://www.clublexus.com/forums/hyb...ial-plugs.html

Moderators: It would be awesome, if you could make this a sticky!

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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 07:36 AM
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it would be great if the links worked
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by phisig
it would be great if the links worked
Ahh, good catch... I should probably fix that... lol

EDIT: Fixed!

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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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thanks this is a great list of diy please sticky this mods.
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Old May 11, 2012 | 06:23 AM
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New to the boards, this list is great help. Thanks!
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Old May 11, 2012 | 06:49 AM
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Can you add this one with my last posting that shows the pictures of plugs for tranny fluid change on RX400h
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/hyb...ion-fluid.html
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 01:00 AM
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Default creating organized sticky of useful threads

It seems like some of the other forums have a sticky with links to older useful threads on various recurrent topics -- would it be possible to create such a thread for the second gen RX? Topics ranging from buying, maintaining and modifying would be useful.

This, along with the forum search feature, should serve as a great guide for future new RX owners.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 05:24 AM
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Agreed. For my 2nd Gen Gs350 I spend a lot of time in the DIY, Tips, Tricks etc. thread - extremely helpful.

Several members in the Rx forum have created DIYs including myself - perhaps we can accumulate all of these into one thread?
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Most useful would be topics that are asked over and over again. For example - How to reset the Maintenance Required Light or how to program the Homelink Garage Door Opener.
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Great idea and could use all your help in building it!

If you have thoughts on recurring topics and especially helpful links please post them along with the URL to the thread you have in mind.
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Originally Posted by alchemist
Agreed. For my 2nd Gen Gs350 I spend a lot of time in the DIY, Tips, Tricks etc. thread - extremely helpful.

Several members in the Rx forum have created DIYs including myself - perhaps we can accumulate all of these into one thread?
I made a thread a few months ago but none of the moderators made it a sticky, so it's kind of useless and hard to find.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...400h-diys.html
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by hypervish
I made a thread a few months ago but none of the moderators made it a sticky, so it's kind of useless and hard to find.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...400h-diys.html
Great stuff and start to this ! We can't read every thread so helpful to pm a moderator or report a post sometimes


Merging this thread with that one and retitle.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Great stuff and start to this ! We can't read every thread so helpful to pm a moderator or report a post sometimes


Merging this thread with that one and retitle.
Please pin as well. Otherwise, it will get lost, again.
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Already done
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inner and outer tie rod DIY

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...e-rod-dyi.html

power steering rack semi-DIY

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...mselves-2.html
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