Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001EF76
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: REAR DOOR OUTSIDE 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.
  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL REAR DOOR PANEL PROTECTOR LH

(a) Attach the claw and guide to install the rear door panel protector LH as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(b) Remove the protective tape.

(c) Install the screw and clip.

Screw

Clip

2. INSTALL NO. 2 ACCESS PANEL WEATHERSTRIP LH

(a) Attach the clip and install the No. 2 access panel weatherstrip LH.

3. INSTALL OUTSIDE MOULDING SET LH (for Off Road Package)

HINT:

When installing the outside moulding set LH, heat the rear door panel and outside moulding set LH using a heat light.

Standard:

Item

Temperature

Rear Door Panel

40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

Outside Moulding Set LH

20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

CAUTION:

  • Do not touch the heat light and heated parts.

    *a

    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) Clean the rear door panel surface.

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

(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the outside moulding set LH.

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

NOTICE:

  • Installing the outside moulding set LH 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) Remove the release paper from the face of the outside moulding set LH.

HINT:

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

(c) Attach the clip and claw, double-sided tape to install the outside moulding set LH as shown in the illustration.

*a

Double-sided Tape

Install in this Direction

(d) Install the screw and clip.

Screw

Clip

(e) Remove the protective tape.

4. INSTALL OUTSIDE MOULDING SET LH (except Off Road Package)

(a) Attach the clip and claw to install the outside moulding set LH as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(b) Remove the protective tape.

(c) Install the screw and clip.

Screw

Clip

5. INSTALL REAR DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Attach the clip and install the rear door lower outside moulding sub-assembly LH in the order shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(b) Remove the protective tape.

(c) Install the nut.

(d) Install the hole plug.

(e) Install the clip.

6. INSTALL REAR DOOR NO. 5 WEATHERSTRIP LH

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