Last Modified: 05-08-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001EPGH
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: LIGHTING (EXT): STOP LIGHT SWITCH: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Turn in this Direction

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Turn the stop light switch assembly counterclockwise and remove it.

3. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH MOUNTING ADJUSTER

(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the stop light switch mounting adjuster.

Protective Tape

NOTICE:

The stop light switch mounting adjuster must not be reused.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.