Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001EF7K
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: BACK DOOR OUTSIDE GARNISH (for Upper Side): REMOVAL; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH

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2. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH

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3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

4. REMOVE BACK DOOR GRIP BASE

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5. REMOVE BACK DOOR GRIP

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the back door grip base.

6. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE BACK DOOR OUTSIDE GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts.

(b) Apply protective tape around the back door outside garnish sub-assembly.

Protective Tape

(c) Insert moulding remover A in the position shown in the illustration, set it so that it is level with the back door outside garnish sub-assembly and detach the claw.

Insert molding remover A in Here

Move the molding remover A in this direction

(d) Use the same procedure for the other side.

(e) Detach the clip in the order shown in the illustration and remove the back door out side garnish sub-assembly.