EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING: INSTALLATION; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001EF6V
Model Year Start: 2019	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - ]
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING: INSTALLATION; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - ]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH

(a) Attach the guide to temporarily install the front door upper window frame moulding LH to the front door frame.

(b) Using an air riveter or hand riveter with a nose piece, install the front door upper window frame moulding LH with 7 new φ4.0 mm (0.157 in.) waterproof rivets.

NOTICE:

Do not pry the rivet with the riveter as this will cause damage to the riveter and mandrel.

*1	Riveter
*2	Mandrel
*a	INCORRECT
*b	CORRECT

Confirm that the rivets are seated properly against the front door upper window frame moulding LH.

*1	Riveter
*a	INCORRECT
*b	CORRECT

Do not tilt the riveter when installing the rivet to the front door upper window frame moulding LH.
Do not leave any space between the rivet head and front door upper window frame moulding LH.

Do not leave any space between the front door upper window frame moulding LH and front door panel. Firmly hold together the 2 items while installing the rivet.

*1	Riveter
*a	INCORRECT
*b	CORRECT

HINT:

If the mandrel of the rivet does not come off on the first operation of the rivet gun, slide the rivet gun forward on the mandrel and operate it again.

2. INSTALL FRONT DOOR PANEL PROTECTOR LH

(a) Install the front door panel protector LH.

Install in this Direction

3. INSTALL FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH (CENTER PILLAR SIDE)

HINT:

When installing a new front door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side), heat the front door panel and front door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side) using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item	Temperature
Front Door Panel	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Front Door Window Frame Moulding LH (Center Pillar Side)	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

CAUTION:

Do not touch the heat light and heated parts.
Touching the heat light may result in burns.
Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

*a	Heated Part
*b	Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the front door panel and front door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side) excessively.

(a) Clean the front door panel surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the front door panel surface.

(2) Remove any double-sided tape from the front door panel.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

NOTICE:

Installing the front door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side) with some double-sided tape remaining may cause poor adhesion. Perform this procedure until the tape is sufficiently removed.

Make sure to use a cloth when removing. Using a screwdriver, etc., may cause damage and poor adhesion.

(b) Install a new front door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side).

*a	Double-sided Tape
	Install in this Direction (1)
	Install in this Direction (2)

(1) Using a heat light, heat the front door panel and front door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side).

(2) Remove the release paper from the front door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side).

HINT:

After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

(3) Attach the guide and clip and double-sided tape to install the front door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side).

HINT:

Press the front door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side) firmly to install it.

4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH

(a) Attach the clip and install the front door weatherstrip LH.

(b) Check that the front door weatherstrip LH is securely installed to the rail of the front door outside moulding sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

If the front door weatherstrip LH is not securely installed, water may leak into the vehicle.

*a	Correct
*b	Incorrect

5. INSTALL FRONT DOOR FIX WINDOW GLASS LH

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6. INSTALL FRONT DOOR FRONT LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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7. INSTALL FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN LH

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8. INSTALL DOOR FRAME GARNISH LH

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9. INSTALL FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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10. INSTALL FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING LH

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11. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

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12. INSTALL FRONT DOOR FRONT BELT SEAL LH

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13. INSTALL FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH

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14. INSTALL FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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15. INSTALL MULTIPLEX NETWORK MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)

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16. INSTALL POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side)

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17. INSTALL FRONT DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER LH

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18. INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL LH

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19. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) for A25A-FXS:

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(b) for A25A-FKS:

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NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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20. INSTALL BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

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21. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for HV Model)

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22. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

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23. INITIALIZE POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM

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24. CHECK POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM

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25. CHECK POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM

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26. INSPECT OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR OPERATION

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27. INSPECT FRONT POWER SEAT CONTROL SYSTEM (for Power Seat)

(a) for HV Model:

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(b) for Gasoline Model:

(1) w/ Memory:

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(2) w/o Memory:

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