EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER (for Off Road Package): REMOVAL; 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001WW29
Model Year Start: 2021	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 12/2021]
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER (for Off Road Package): REMOVAL; 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front bumper assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedures	Necessary Procedures	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedures are not Performed
Front bumper assembly (Including removal and installation)	Front television camera view adjustment	Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline Model)
Front television camera assembly (Including removal and installation) Radiator grille assembly (Including removal and installation)	Front television camera view adjustment	Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)
Front television camera assembly, radiator grille assembly or front bumper assembly	Television camera view adjustment	Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)

HINT:

When the front bumper is damaged or deformed due to an accident or contact with other objects, etc., or the bumper installation area on the body is repaired, it is necessary to perform millimeter wave radar sensor adjustment.
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When the front bumper is damaged or deformed due to an accident or contact with other objects, etc., or the bumper installation area on the body is repaired, it is necessary to perform ultrasonic sensor detection angle measurement.
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PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the RH side.

(a) for Short Type:

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(b) for Long Type:

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2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH and LH sides.

3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the screw.

	Screw
	Clip

(b) Remove the 2 clips.

Protective Tape

(d) 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.

	Place Hand Here
	Remove in this Direction (1)
	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.

(e) Detach the clip and disconnect the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

	Place Hand Here
	Remove in this Direction

4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH and LH sides.

5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts.

(b) Remove the 6 screws.

Protective Tape

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH and LH sides.

(d) Remove the 2 clips.

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH and LH sides.

(e) Place your hand at the positions shown in the illustration and pull in the removal direction to detach the claw.

	Place Hand Here
	Remove in this Direction

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH and LH sides.

(f) Pull back the edge of the front fender liner LH and disconnect the 2 connectors.

(g) Detach the claw and remove the front bumper assembly.

Remove in this Direction

(h) Remove the 2 clips from the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.

NOTICE:

If the front bumper assembly has been removed, replace the clip with a new one.

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH and LH sides.

6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a front bumper side retainer LH is necessary.

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7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a front bumper side retainer RH is necessary.
Use the same procedure as for the RH and LH sides.

8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER NO. 2 ENERGY ABSORBER

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a front bumper No. 2 energy absorber is necessary.

(a) Detach the guide and remove the front bumper No. 2 energy absorber.

Remove in this Direction

9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a front bumper reinforcement sub-assembly is necessary.

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10. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a front bumper extension sub-assembly LH and RH or front bumper lower absorber is necessary.

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11. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER LOWER ABSORBER

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a front bumper lower absorber is necessary.

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12. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SEAL (for TMMC Made)

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a front bumper seal is necessary.
When removing the front bumper seal, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the front bumper lower absorber and front bumper seal using a heat light.

Standard:

Item	Temperature
Front Bumper Lower Absorber	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
Front Bumper Seal	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

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.

*a	Heated Part
*b	Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the front bumper lower absorber and front bumper seal excessively.

(a) Remove the 2 front bumper seals.

13. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a front bumper extension sub-assembly LH is necessary.

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14. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a front bumper extension sub-assembly RH is necessary.
Use the same procedure as for the RH and LH sides.