Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001EV7B
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: LIGHTING (INT): REAR DOOR COURTESY SWITCH: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2024 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 BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK

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3. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (FLOOR ANCHOR) (for RH Side)

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SEAT BELT: REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

5. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)

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6. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+ 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+ 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

7. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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8. REMOVE NO. 3 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HV Model)

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: BATTERY BLOWER: REMOVAL+

9. REMOVE NO. 2 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HV Model , RH Side)

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10. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SEAT BELT: CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET: REMOVAL+

11. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

HINT:

Pull back the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH so that the rear seat side garnish LH can be removed.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP: REMOVAL+

12. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+ 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+ 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

13. REMOVE REAR DOOR COURTESY LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.

Remove in this Direction

"TORX" Screw

Connector

(b) Using T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the "TORX" screw and rear door courtesy light switch assembly.