| Last Modified: 05-08-2025 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001EF75 |
| Model Year Start: 2019 | Model: RAV4 | Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - ] |
| Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: REAR DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - ] | ||
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR DOOR NO. 5 WEATHERSTRIP LH
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2. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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(a) Remove the clip. |
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(b) Apply protective tape around the rear door lower outside moulding sub-assembly LH.
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Protective Tape |
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(c) Remove the hole plug. |
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(d) Remove the nut. |
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(e) Detach the clip and remove the rear door lower outside moulding sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
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Place Hand Here |
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Remove in this Direction |
3. REMOVE OUTSIDE MOULDING SET LH (except Off Road Package)
(a) Remove the screw and clip.
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Screw |
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Clip |
(b) Apply protective tape around the outside moulding set LH.
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Protective Tape |
(c) Detach the clip and claw and remove the outside moulding set LH as shown in the illustration.
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Place Hand Here |
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Remove in this Direction |
4. REMOVE OUTSIDE MOULDING SET LH (for Off Road Package)
HINT:
When removing the outside moulding set LH, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the rear door panel and outside moulding set LH using a heat light.
Standard:
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Item |
Temperature |
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Rear Door Panel |
20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
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Outside Moulding Set LH |
CAUTION:
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Do not touch the heat light and heated parts.
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Heated Part
*b
Heat Light
- Touching the heat light may result in burns.
- Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.
NOTICE:
Do not heat the rear door panel and outside moulding set LH excessively.
(a) Apply protective tape around the outside moulding set LH.
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Protective Tape |
(b) Remove the screw and clip.
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Screw |
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Clip |
(c) Detach the clip and claw, double-sided tape to remove the outside moulding set LH as shown in the illustration.
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Double-sided Tape |
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Place Hand Here |
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Remove in this Direction |
5. REMOVE NO. 2 ACCESS PANEL WEATHERSTRIP LH
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(a) Detach the clip and remove the No. 2 access panel weatherstrip LH. |
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6. REMOVE REAR DOOR PANEL PROTECTOR LH
(a) Remove the screw and clip.
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Screw |
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Clip |
(b) Apply protective tape around the rear door panel protector LH.
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Protective Tape |
(c) Detach the claw and guide to remove the rear door panel protector LH as shown in the illustration.
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Remove in this Direction |
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