LEXUS RCF Interior Door Panel Removal Guide Without Damaging Carbon Fiber

[@ragilbert2004]

Hell yeah, thanks man! I have a slight rattle in my driver door when the Levinston hits and I’ve been meaning to take the door panel off to find what’s rattling in there. Looks like I have a new project today. I’m looking for a solution to the creaky armrest, anyone?

[@thehuangbros]

I think I might have forgotten one screw in the video to be honest. I think if you lift the covered inside the door handle pocket directly south of the carbon fiber window controls, i believe there is a screw there. I could be wrong.

[@ragilbert2004]

@@thehuangbros yup, there’s one in that pocket under the felt.

[@phothrottle]

Lexus/Toyota panels are generally pretty easy to remove. Good video Barry!

[@thehuangbros]

Pretty simple I agree Phuong. I think the part everyone fears is the the carbon fiber part because of the fact that it is carbon fiber.

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

THANKS Barry ! ! ! Collision shop repaired my passenger side door and after the repair they couldn't get rid of a rattle. I was tired of bringing it back and wondered how ez or diff it would be to do myself. Your vid was EXCELLENT. PS found the shop dropped a screw into the door......idiots. Liked and subscribed.

[@thehuangbros]

Amazing! I love hearing stories like these. I am very happy I was able to help in a way

[@oklavortex]

Thank you so much, I was able to replace my door lock actuator by myself with a $70 part instead of paying $800 at the Lexus dealer

[@thehuangbros]

I am glad my video was able to help you. Hopefully you read the comments section about the screw under the padding in the middle or the door card. 😅

[@dannyly8300]

Hey gage, How difficult was removing the door actuator? I am in a similar position with my driver side lock no longer working.

[@mylexrcfupgrades1222]

Installing a 360 camera and need your door panel removal instructions for my RCF. This video helps a lot! Thanks!!!😄😁😀

[@thehuangbros]

360 camera sounds interesting. How did you get one of those?

[@mrblackbond]

Have you had to change out the door lock actuators yet? I have to replace my drier side one :(

[@QuickStix26]

Thank you! Have a driver side window rattle on my RC 350 and was wondering how to take off the panel. Hopefully I can fix it.

[@thehuangbros]

Hope you did fix!

[@hamzaishaq5140]

How do you remove the door handle from this point. I undid the screw after peeling it back but it’s still latched in there

[@philenator4000]

Thanks for the great video. I also have a RC-F and the carbon piece around the window switch looks like it's bubbling up...i also noticed it in your video. It really bugs me and I was wondering if you had seen anywhere to get a replacement or possibly a diy hack?

[@thehuangbros]

So there is a cf overlay piece that goes over the switch controls available on ebay. Ive seen it in person and it doesn’t have the epoxy lifting like our oem. Its same quality and weave pattern as the cf trim piece for the bottom portion on the steering wheel. Really good quality. 270 i believe but to me worth it, I was going to go that route if ever.

[@sbhouran]

My 2015 RC 350 F Sport does NOT just pull up after removing those screws (with any normal screwdriver) it's attached in the middle of the door and can't see how to remove that. Have you removed the door of a 2015 or series of unchanged RC 350? Any insight?? Thanks! Scott

[@thehuangbros]

Go to the pocket handle of the door card and remove the felt. The screw is there. I didnt record that step by accident.

[@MikeVhora]

Hi. I tried to follow this guide for a RC350, passenger side door. I got to the part where I popped the door from all the clips, but it wasn't floppy, and I couldn't lift the door off. It seems like something was still holding the panel in the centre of the door. Have you ever seen that? It was a pain to get it back together, but I couldn't get access to change the mirror.

[@MikeVhora]

Hi. Just found out that there is a fifth bolt that needs to be removed. It's in the centre of the door, under a small piece of carpet in the door handle.

[@thehuangbros]

@@MikeVhora Yes. I forgot that part because I always have my door loose. The comment to remove that is pinned.

[@samarthpatel8093]

So for the past 6 months my audio system has sounded so different. I’m really only hearing music from the dash speakers and barely anything from the door speakers. Do you think it could be lose wiring ?

[@thehuangbros]

Maybe your fade is too much front?

[@cre8tivegarage157]

Great removal guide

[@thehuangbros]

Thanks man!

[@sophakinggrey206]

Any info on how to replace the passenger window?

[@mylexrcfupgrades1222]

Barry, 1 minor screw you forgot that's at the bottom of the grab handle tray. Phillips head type. But thanks once more for the video.

[@thehuangbros]

Im aware. Its mentioned in the comments below.

[@Stress7820]

Barry can the 2015 rc-f, f sport door panels fit on a regular 2015 rc350 ?

[@thehuangbros]

Yes it can. They are identical design just different colors.

[@octaviomunoz6424]

Are the front speakers on the doors for base or sound? I’m not sure if my speakers are working properly or not

[@thehuangbros]

I believe sound. The bass should be in the back.

[@octaviomunoz6424]

@@thehuangbros that’s what I thought. Because it sounds muffled when I put my ear up to it. Does yours do the same?

[@thehuangbros]

@@octaviomunoz6424 i havent put my ear to it. But I should check it also

[@octaviomunoz6424]

@@thehuangbros if you do and when you do can you let me know please. I appreciate it

[@johnnyle7547]

Hey bro is the alcantara pieces replaceable or would I have to replace the whole door panel?

[@thehuangbros]

Looks possible. There are a lot of screws after you remove the panel.

[@johnnyle7547]

@@thehuangbros cool thanks for the reply bro.

[@nhimreality23]

How to removed the sliver long trim piece from the door underneath the handle on rcf

[@thehuangbros]

I havent done it but I believe its all the screws in the back on the door card panel.

[@minjeong1279]

There's a screw right under hole of where you put your hand in to open the door btw

[@thehuangbros]

You are right. I had forgotten where that video clip was so when editing, it didnt come to mind but yes again you are right.

[@samarthpatel8093]

Is the lexus screw driver in the trunk ?

[@thehuangbros]

Yes if someone didnt take yours

[@2URLex]

My carbon trim on passenger side is delaminating. That one piece is a thousand bucks lol definitely going to buy a third party part for that

[@thehuangbros]

Same. There are vendors on alibaba. I personally dont care where it is from as long as it doesnt delaminate and less than lexus pricing. Its a piece of carbon fiber no one is going to ever see unless they open you door.

[@2URLex]

@@thehuangbros Exactly the case. I think Lexus pricing is hilarious considering how mechanic friendly some of their vehicles are.

[@thehuangbros]

@@2URLex very mechanically friendly

[@gervilleharlequin994]

Great video

[@thehuangbros]

Thanks man! Thanks for watching as always. Always appreciate the love.

[@klowe007]

Cool...thanks bro!

[@thehuangbros]

Thanks for watching 😀

[@joe_rc350]

Great DIY..

[@thehuangbros]

Thanks Joe. Did I make it look easy? Haha

[@joe_rc350]

@@thehuangbros lol.. Funny thing.. I ran to my car as soon as u showed how to pop out the cover. 😁

[@joe_rc350]

I was actually thinking of getting the 2020 RC mirror assembly cos it looks nicer than our older models. Seems like plug n play.

[@thehuangbros]

@@joe_rc350 fun fact the new mirrors are in fact plug and play. Haha im glad someone is learning from these videos ahhahah

[@gilbertarias4839]

What if I don’t have Lexus screwdriver

[@thehuangbros]

Just a correct size screwdriver will work

[@congn1950]

Step by step👍

[@thehuangbros]

Thanks

[@Rogue-Sentinel]

Hmmmm. From the looks of things you can just grab the belt molding and roll it back to pop the green tabs and remove the trim.

[@thehuangbros]

Are you looking at ways to do the ambient lighting?

[@Rogue-Sentinel]

@@thehuangbros NOPE. I'm still trying to find out the safest way to replace my window trim. Lolol

[@thehuangbros]

@@Rogue-Sentinel oh shit. I was suppose to make that video. My bad. So ever since you hit me up about it, the weather has been trash and snow. But I do have a video coming of me unwrapping the car so I have to remove the pieces.

[@samarthpatel8093]

Bruh its hard af to get the cover off once you undid all the bolts

[@thehuangbros]

I forgot to mention the screw inside the pocket where you can fit a phone

[@iTeHee]

steering wheel next!

[@thehuangbros]

Funny thing. I actually have a steering vid out 2 weeks ago. 🤣🤣

[@iTeHee]

@@thehuangbros o lol

[@thehuangbros]

@@iTeHee actually 3 weeks ago. Sorry haha.

[@iTeHee]

@@thehuangbros i'll watch it really thinking of getting a carbon fiber one

[@thehuangbros]

@@iTeHee please do watch it, its really simple process after you do it one time. Also please do swap the steering wheel, i did not think it could enhance the driving experience but it really does. Most likely due to more steering wheel grip.