Last Modified: 05-08-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001EF3U
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: MIRROR (EXT): OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR GLASS: INSPECTION; 2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT OUTER MIRROR LH (w/o Blind Spot Monitor System)

(a) Check the outer mirror heater operation.

(1) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

1 - 2

25°C (77°F)

7.0 to 9.5 Ω

If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror LH.

*a

Component without harness connected

(Outer Mirror LH)

2. INSPECT OUTER MIRROR RH (w/o Blind Spot Monitor System)

(a) Check the outer mirror heater operation.

(1) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

1 - 2

25°C (77°F)

7.0 to 9.5 Ω

If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror RH.

*a

Component without harness connected

(Outer Mirror RH)

3. INSPECT OUTER MIRROR LH (w/ Blind Spot Monitor System)

(a) Check the outer mirror heater operation.

(1) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

1 - 2

25°C (77°F)

6.5 to 9.0 Ω

If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror LH.

*a

Component without harness connected

(Outer Mirror LH)

(b) Check the outer rear view mirror indicator operation.

(1) Connect 4 new 1.5 V dry-cell batteries in series.

(2) Apply 6 V dry-cell batteries to the terminals of the connector, and check the blind spot monitor indicator condition.

NOTICE:

  • Do not use rechargeable batteries as they may not output a voltage of 1.5 V.
  • Do not apply a voltage of more than 6 V.

OK:

Battery Connection

Specified Condition

Positive (+) end of the 6 V dry-cell battery → 2 (BSM+)

Negative (-) end of the 6 V dry-cell battery → 1 (BSM-)

Outer rear view mirror indicator comes on

If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror LH.

*a

Component without harness connected

(Outer Mirror LH)

4. INSPECT OUTER MIRROR RH (w/ Blind Spot Monitor System)

(a) Check the outer mirror heater operation.

(1) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

1 - 2

25°C (77°F)

6.5 to 9.0 Ω

If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror RH.

*a

Component without harness connected

(Outer Mirror RH)

(b) Check the outer rear view mirror indicator operation.

(1) Connect 4 new 1.5 V dry-cell batteries in series.

(2) Apply 6 V dry-cell batteries to the terminals of the connector, and check the blind spot monitor indicator condition.

NOTICE:

  • Do not use rechargeable batteries as they may not output a voltage of 1.5 V.
  • Do not apply a voltage of more than 6 V.

OK:

Battery Connection

Specified Condition

Positive (+) end of the 6 V dry-cell battery → 2 (BSM+)

Negative (-) end of the 6 V dry-cell battery → 1 (BSM-)

Outer rear view mirror indicator comes on

If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror RH.

*a

Component without harness connected

(Outer Mirror RH)