| Last Modified: 05-08-2025 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001EF7D |
| Model Year Start: 2019 | Model: RAV4 | Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - ] |
| Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: WHEEL OPENING MOULDING (for Front): 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 procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (except Off Road Package)
(a) Remove the 2 screws and 3 clips.
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Screw |
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Clip |
(b) Put protective tape around the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.
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Protective Tape |
(c) Pull back the edge of the front fender liner LH and detach the claw by pushing the area indicated by the arrow in the illustration with a finger.
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Place Hand Here |
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Remove in this Direction (1) |
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Remove in this Direction (2) |
NOTICE:
- Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front fender liner LH.
- To avoid damaging the claws, do not forcibly pull the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.
(d) Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and detach the clip to remove the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
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Place Hand Here |
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Remove in this Direction |
(e) When reusing the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH:
(1) Remove the 7 clips.
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Off Road Package)
HINT:
When removing the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the vehicle body and front fender moulding sub-assembly LH using a heat light.
Standard:
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Item |
Temperature |
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Vehicle Body |
20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
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Front Fender Moulding Sub-assembly LH |
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.
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*a |
Heated Part |
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*b |
Heat Light |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the fender panel and front fender moulding sub-assembly LH excessively.
(a) Remove the 2 screws and 3 clips.
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Screw |
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Clip |
(b) Put protective tape around the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.
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Protective Tape |
(c) Pull back the edge of the front fender liner LH and detach the claw by pushing the area indicated by the arrow in the illustration with a finger.
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Place Hand Here |
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Remove in this Direction (1) |
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Remove in this Direction (2) |
NOTICE:
- Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front fender liner LH.
- To avoid damaging the claws, do not forcibly pull the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.
(d) Using a heat light, heat the front fender panel and front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.
(e) Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and detach the clip and double-sided tape to remove the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
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*a |
Double-sided Tape |
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Place Hand Here |
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Remove in this Direction |
(f) When reusing the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH:
(1) Remove the 7 clips.
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