| Last Modified: 05-08-2025 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM10000000201PO |
| Model Year Start: 2022 | Model: RAV4 | Prod Date Range: [12/2021 - ] |
| Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF RACK: REMOVAL; 2022 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - ] | ||
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 ROOF CARRIER (w/ Roof Carrier)
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2. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
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3. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (except Off Road Package)
(a) Put protective tape around the roof side rail garnish sub-assembly LH.
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Protective Tape |
(b) except Panoramic Moon Roof:
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(1) Remove the 5 nuts. |
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(2) Detach the double-sided tape and remove the roof side rail garnish sub-assembly LH.
(c) for Panoramic Moon Roof:
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(1) Remove the 5 nuts. |
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(2) Detach the double-sided tape and remove the roof side rail garnish sub-assembly LH.
4. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF CARRIER SEAL LH (except Off Road Package)
HINT:
When removing the No. 1 roof carrier seal LH, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the No. 1 roof carrier seal LH using a heat light.
Standard:
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Item |
Temperature |
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No. 1 Roof Carrier Seal LH |
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.
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*a |
Heated Part |
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*b |
Heat Light |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the No. 1 roof carrier seal LH excessively.
(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 roof carrier seals LH.
5. REMOVE NO. 3 ROOF CARRIER SEAL SUPPORT (except Off Road Package)
HINT:
When removing the No. 3 roof carrier seal support, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the No. 3 roof carrier seal support using a heat light.
Standard:
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Item |
Temperature |
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No. 3 Roof Carrier Seal Support |
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.
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*a |
Heated Part |
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*b |
Heat Light |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the No. 3 roof carrier seal support excessively.
(a) Remove the 2 No. 3 roof carrier seal supports.
6. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOF CARRIER SEAL SUPPORT (except Off Road Package)
HINT:
When removing the No. 2 roof carrier seal support, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the No. 2 roof carrier seal support using a heat light.
Standard:
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Item |
Temperature |
|---|---|
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No. 2 Roof Carrier Seal Support |
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.
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*a |
Heated Part |
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*b |
Heat Light |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the No. 2 roof carrier seal support excessively.
(a) Remove the No. 2 roof carrier seal support.
7. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH PAD LH (except Off Road Package)
HINT:
When removing the roof side rail garnish pad LH, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the roof side rail garnish pad LH using a heat light.
Standard:
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Item |
Temperature |
|---|---|
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Roof Side Rail Garnish Pad LH |
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.
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*a |
Heated Part |
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*b |
Heat Light |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the roof side rail garnish pad LH excessively.
(a) Remove the roof side rail garnish pad LH as shown in the illustration.
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Remove in this Direction (1) |
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Remove in this Direction (2) |
8. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Off Road Package)
(a) Put protective tape around the roof side rail garnish sub-assembly LH.
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Protective Tape |
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(b) Remove the 5 nuts. |
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(c) Detach the double-sided tape and remove the roof side rail garnish sub-assembly LH.
9. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOF CARRIER SEAL LH (for Off Road Package)
HINT:
When removing the No. 2 roof carrier seal LH, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the No. 2 roof carrier seal LH using a heat light.
Standard:
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Item |
Temperature |
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No. 2 Roof Carrier Seal LH |
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.
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*a |
Heated Part |
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*b |
Heat Light |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the No. 2 roof carrier seal LH excessively.
(a) Remove the 5 No. 2 roof carrier seals LH.
10. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH PAD LH (for Off Road Package)
HINT:
When removing the roof side rail garnish pad LH, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the roof side rail garnish pad LH using a heat light.
Standard:
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Item |
Temperature |
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Roof Side Rail Garnish Pad LH |
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.
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*a |
Heated Part |
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*b |
Heat Light |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the roof side rail garnish pad LH excessively.
(a) Remove the roof side rail garnish pad LH as shown in the illustration.
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Remove in this Direction (1) |
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Remove in this Direction (2) |
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