Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001HL05
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [02/2019 - 08/2020]
Title: INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 08/2020]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)

(a) Remove the tonneau cover assembly.

2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the deck board assembly.

3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD

(a) Detach the clip and guide and remove the rear No. 2 floor board.

4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD

(a) Detach the clip and guide and remove the rear No. 3 floor board.

5. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER STOPPER

(a) Remove the spare wheel cover stopper.

6. REMOVE BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK

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8. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

(a) for Gasoline Model:

(1) Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the removal direction to detach the claw and guide.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

(2) Place both hands at the position shown in the illustration and lift in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the clamp and claw and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.

Place Hands Here

Remove in this Direction

(b) for HV Model:

(1) Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the removal direction to detach the claw and guide.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

(2) Place both hands at the position shown in the illustration and lift in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the clamp, claw and clip and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.

Place Hands Here

Remove in this Direction

9. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

10. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

(a) Detach the claw and clip and remove the rear floor finish plate.

11. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

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12. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (FLOOR ANCHOR)

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13. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

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14. REMOVE NO. 2 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HV Model)

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

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16. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HV Model)

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17. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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18. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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

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20. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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21. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE

(a) Remove the 2 screws.

(b) Detach the clip and claw and remove the rear No. 1 floor mat support side plate.

22. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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23. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

24. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

(a) Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the removal direction to detach the claw and guide.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

(b) Place both hands at the position shown in the illustration and lift in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the clamp and claw and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

Place Hands Here

Remove in this Direction

25. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

26. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

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27. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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29. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

30. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

(a) Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the front pillar garnish clip.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

(b) Push in the release lever with your finger and remove the front pillar garnish clip from the vehicle.

*a

Release Lever

Push

(c) When the front pillar garnish clip cannot be detached by pressing the knobs with the fingers:

Direction (A)

Push

(1) Lift up the front pillar garnish clip in the direction (A) while pressing the portion indicated by the arrow in the illustration with your fingers.

Direction (B)

Release Lever

Push

(2) Push in the portion indicated by the arrow in the illustration with the screwdriver end while pulling the front pillar garnish clip with your fingers in the direction (B) to detach the front pillar garnish clip.

(d) Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the front pillar garnish clip.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

(e) Push in the release lever with your finger and remove the front pillar garnish clip from the vehicle.

*a

Release Lever

Push

(f) When the front pillar garnish clip cannot be detached by pressing the knobs with the fingers:

Direction (A)

Push

(1) Lift up the front pillar garnish clip in the direction (A) while pressing the portion indicated by the arrow in the illustration with your fingers.

Direction (B)

Release Lever

Push

(2) Push in the portion indicated by the arrow in the illustration with the screwdriver end while pulling the front pillar garnish clip with your fingers in the direction (B) to detach the front pillar garnish clip.

(g) Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the front pillar garnish LH.

Remove in this Direction

(h) for 9 Speakers:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(i) Protect curtain shield airbag assembly:

*a

Protective Cover

Adhesive Tape

(1) Cover the airbag with a cloth or piece of nylon and secure both ends of the cover with adhesive tape as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish assembly LH is removed.

31. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

32. REMOVE OUTER LAP BELT ANCHOR COVER

HINT:

Use the same procedure for both outer lap belt anchor covers.

(a) Detach the claw and guide and remove the outer lap belt anchor cover.

33. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt and remove the front seat outer belt assembly LH.

34. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

35. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH

(a) Pull both sides of the lower center pillar garnish LH outward to detach the claw as shown in the illustration.

Place Hands Here

Remove in this Direction

(b) Detach the clip and remove the lower center pillar garnish LH.

36. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

37. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH

(a) Remove the 2 clips.

Place Hands Here

Remove in this Direction

(b) Place both hands at the position shown in the illustration, detach the clip and remove the center pillar garnish LH.

(c) When reusing the center pillar garnish LH:

(1) Remove the clip.

38. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

39. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH

(a) Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration, and detach the claw.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

(b) Detach the clip and claw and remove the rear seat side garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

40. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

41. REMOVE TETHER ANCHOR BRACKET SET

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the opposite side.

(a) Detach the claw and turn the cover up as shown in the illustration.

Turn Up in this Direction

(b) Loosen the bolt and remove the tether anchor bracket set.

42. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the opposite side.

(a) Remove the bolt.

(b) Detach the guide and remove the luggage hold belt striker assembly.

43. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the clip.

(b) except "TORX" Screw:

(1) Remove the screw.

(c) for "TORX" Screw:

(1) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the "TORX" screw.

(d) Detach the clip, claw and guide and remove the deck trim side panel assembly LH.

Clip

Screw or "TORX" Screw

44. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Remove the clip.

(b) except "TORX" Screw:

(1) Remove the screw.

(c) for "TORX" Screw:

(1) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the "TORX" screw.

(d) Detach the clip, claw and guide and remove the deck trim side panel assembly RH.

Clip

Screw or "TORX" Screw

(e) Disconnect each connector.

45. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Detach the clip and remove the inner roof side garnish assembly LH.

*a

Clip A

*b

Clip B

*c

Clip C

-

-

(b) When reusing the inner roof side garnish assembly LH:

(1) Remove the 8 clips.

*a

Clip A

*b

Clip B

*c

Clip C

-

-

46. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

47. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

(a) except "TORX" Type:

(1) Remove the 2 screws.

(b) for "TORX" Type:

(1) Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 "TORX" screws.

(c) Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration (1) to detach the visor assembly LH from the visor holder LH.

Remove in this Direction (1)

Remove in this Direction (2)

(d) Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration (2) and remove the visor assembly LH.

NOTICE:

Do not twist or remove the visor assembly in any direction other than downwards as the connector may become damaged.

48. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

49. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the opposite side.

(a) Turn the visor holder end approximately 45° in the direction (1) indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration, and pull it out in the direction (2) indicated by the arrow.

*a

45°

Remove in this Direction (1)

Remove in this Direction (2)

(b) Detach the claw and remove the visor holder base.

50. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Use the same procedure for all assist grip assemblies.

(a) Insert SST into the cutout of the assist grip cover LH as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09813-00010

NOTICE:

To prevent the assist grip assembly from being damaged, make sure to insert SST straight into the cutout.

*a

Cutout

(b) Pull SST as shown in the illustration to detach the claw.

*a

30 to 45°

Remove in this Direction

NOTICE:

To prevent the assist grip assembly from being damaged, make sure to only pull SST as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the claw on the other side of the assist grip cover LH.

(c) Remove the assist grip cover LH.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.

(d) Pinch the clip with needle-nose pliers.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for both clips.

(e) Hold the handle and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to remove the assist grip assembly.

Remove in this Direction

(f) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the clip.

51. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the assist grip assembly.

52. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the assist grip assembly.

53. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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54. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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55. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Rain Sensor)

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56. REMOVE PROTECTOR (w/ Humidity Sensor)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the rain sensor cover.

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57. REMOVE NO. 2 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER (w/ Pre-collision System)

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58. REMOVE NO. 1 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER (w/ Pre-collision System)

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59. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/ EC Mirror, w/o Pre-collision System)

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60. REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (for Moon Roof)

(a) Remove the sun roof opening trim moulding.

61. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for Normal Roof)

(a) for Front Pillar LH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover installed to the front pillar LH.

(2) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

(3) Using a clip remover, detach the wire harness clamp.

(4) Install the protective cover to the front pillar LH.

(b) for Front Pillar RH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover installed to the front pillar RH.

(2) Disconnect the connector.

(3) Using a clip remover, detach the wire harness clamp.

(4) Install the protective cover to the front pillar RH.

(c) for Rear Pillar LH Side:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(d) for Rear Pillar RH Side:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(e) w/o EC Mirror, w/o Pre-collision System:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor or w/ Humidity Sensor

(f) w/o EC Mirror, w/ Pre-collision System:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor or w/ Humidity Sensor

(g) w/ EC Mirror, w/o Pre-collision System:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor or w/ Humidity Sensor

(h) w/ EC Mirror, w/ Pre-collision System:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor or w/ Humidity Sensor

(i) w/ Digital Inner Mirror:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor or w/ Humidity Sensor

(j) Remove the 5 clips.

(k) Turn the roof headlining diagonally and bend slightly to remove it from the back door.

Remove in this Direction

NOTICE:

  • Make sure that wrinkles do not form in the roof headlining assembly during removal.
  • Make sure that the roof headlining assembly does not get caught on anything as it may become bent or damaged.
  • Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or vehicle interior.
  • 2 or more people are required when carrying the roof headlining assembly out of the vehicle, as it may become deformed.

62. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for Moon Roof)

(a) for Front Pillar LH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover installed to the front pillar LH.

(2) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

(3) Using a clip remover, detach the wire harness clamp.

(4) Install the protective cover to the front pillar LH.

(b) for Front Pillar RH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover installed to the front pillar RH.

(2) Disconnect the connector.

(3) Using a clip remover, detach the wire harness clamp.

(4) Install the protective cover to the front pillar RH.

(c) for Rear Pillar LH Side:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(d) for Rear Pillar RH Side:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(e) w/o EC Mirror, w/o Pre-collision System:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor or w/ Humidity Sensor

(f) w/o EC Mirror, w/ Pre-collision System:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor or w/ Humidity Sensor

(g) w/ EC Mirror, w/o Pre-collision System:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor or w/ Humidity Sensor

(h) w/ EC Mirror, w/ Pre-collision System:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor or w/ Humidity Sensor

(i) w/ Digital Inner Mirror:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor or w/ Humidity Sensor

(j) Disconnect the connector.

(k) Remove the 3 clips.

(l) Turn the roof headlining assembly diagonally and bend slightly to remove it from the back door.

Remove in this Direction

NOTICE:

  • Make sure that wrinkles do not form in the roof headlining assembly during removal.
  • Make sure that the roof headlining assembly does not get caught on anything as it may become bent or damaged.
  • Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or vehicle interior.
  • 2 or more people are required when carrying the roof headlining assembly out of the vehicle, as it may become deformed.

63. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for Panoramic Moon Roof)

(a) for Front Pillar LH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover installed to the front pillar LH.

(2) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

(3) Using a clip remover, detach the wire harness clamp.

(4) Install the protective cover to the front pillar LH.

(b) for Front Pillar RH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover installed to the front pillar RH.

(2) Disconnect the connector.

(3) Using a clip remover, detach the wire harness clamp.

(4) Install the protective cover to the front pillar RH.

(c) for Rear Pillar LH Side:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(d) for Rear Pillar RH Side:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(e) w/o EC Mirror, w/ Pre-collision System:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor or w/ Humidity Sensor

(f) w/ EC Mirror, w/o Pre-collision System:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor or w/ Humidity Sensor

(g) w/ EC Mirror, w/ Pre-collision System:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor or w/ Humidity Sensor

(h) w/ Digital Inner Mirror:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor or w/ Humidity Sensor

(i) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

(j) Remove the 3 clips.

(k) Detach the fastener and guide.

*a

Fastener

*b

Guide

(l) Turn the roof headlining assembly diagonally and bend slightly to remove it from the back door.

Remove in this Direction

NOTICE:

  • Make sure that wrinkles do not form in the roof headlining assembly during removal.
  • Make sure that the roof headlining assembly does not get caught on anything as it may become bent or damaged.
  • Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or vehicle interior.
  • 2 or more people are required when carrying the roof headlining assembly out of the vehicle, as it may become deformed.

64. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SIDE RAIL SPACER LH

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacing the rear No. 2 side rail spacer LH.

(a) Detach the claw and remove the rear No. 2 side rail spacer LH.

65. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SIDE RAIL SPACER RH

HINT:

  • Perform this procedure only when replacing the rear No. 2 side rail spacer RH.
  • Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

66. REMOVE ROOM PARTITION NET ASSEMBLY (w/ Partition Net)

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacing the room partition net assembly.

(a) Detach the claw and guide and remove the room partition net assembly.

*A

for HV Model

*B

for Gasoline Model

67. REMOVE DECK TRIM POCKET COVER PLATE (except Partition Net)

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacing the deck trim pocket cover plate.

(a) Detach the claw and guide and remove the deck trim pocket cover plate.

*A

for HV Model

*B

for Gasoline Model

68. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacing the battery hole cover.

(a) Detach the claw and remove the battery hole cover.