I have been meaning to write this for the past year.
As we all know, 2016+ LX570 has a roof rail system that can only be removed by removing the headliner. If you want to install an aftermarket roofrack such as Prinsu roof rack, there is no other way but to remove the headliner and remove the aluminum rail.
I will do my best to walk through this as best I can. I do apologize in advance if somethings are not clear.
Just to warn you that if you are doing this for the first time, it will take you a long time. It took me 8 hours to remove the headliner the first time as I was trying to figure things out and trying not to damage anything. Now I think I can do it in 2 hours or less.
This is also a great time to run some wiring over the roofliner if you are thinking of installing additional video cameras, power line, etc.
DISCLAIMER: Attempt this at your own risk. This is only a guidance and I will not take any responsibility if you break something while you attempt to do this.
Parts that I recommend you to get.
1. White and blue panel clips. You will likely break or drop these while removing panels. So have extras ready just in case you are not stuck while putting panels back together.
2. Roofrack mounting bracket x 8. Genuine Toyota BRACKET, 63187-60040. (please confirm this part number at toyota dealer, dont go to Lexus dealer)
3. Clear silicon
4. flat and phillips screw drivers
5. Butter knife (Helps to remove screw covers)
6. Trim removal kit
7. Socket wrench
8. Ratchet wrench, tiny wrench, adjustable wrench
9. Good lighting.
10. Beer and music
Step A: Disconnect battery.
Remove the overhead lights and control panel by removing 2 screws hidden under the cover at the sunglass storage. Then pull on them and disconnect all wiring.
Cont. next thread.
As we all know, 2016+ LX570 has a roof rail system that can only be removed by removing the headliner. If you want to install an aftermarket roofrack such as Prinsu roof rack, there is no other way but to remove the headliner and remove the aluminum rail.
I will do my best to walk through this as best I can. I do apologize in advance if somethings are not clear.
Just to warn you that if you are doing this for the first time, it will take you a long time. It took me 8 hours to remove the headliner the first time as I was trying to figure things out and trying not to damage anything. Now I think I can do it in 2 hours or less.
This is also a great time to run some wiring over the roofliner if you are thinking of installing additional video cameras, power line, etc.
DISCLAIMER: Attempt this at your own risk. This is only a guidance and I will not take any responsibility if you break something while you attempt to do this.
Parts that I recommend you to get.
1. White and blue panel clips. You will likely break or drop these while removing panels. So have extras ready just in case you are not stuck while putting panels back together.
2. Roofrack mounting bracket x 8. Genuine Toyota BRACKET, 63187-60040. (please confirm this part number at toyota dealer, dont go to Lexus dealer)
3. Clear silicon
4. flat and phillips screw drivers
5. Butter knife (Helps to remove screw covers)
6. Trim removal kit
7. Socket wrench
8. Ratchet wrench, tiny wrench, adjustable wrench
9. Good lighting.
10. Beer and music
Step A: Disconnect battery.
Remove the overhead lights and control panel by removing 2 screws hidden under the cover at the sunglass storage. Then pull on them and disconnect all wiring.
Cont. next thread.
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