EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING: REMOVAL; 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM10000000201QJ
Model Year Start: 2022	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [12/2021 - 10/2022]
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING: REMOVAL; 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 10/2022]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed or replaced during the rear door window frame moulding are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedures	Necessary Procedures	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedures not Performed
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Removal and installation of auxiliary battery terminal	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for HV Model)*
		Pre-collision system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking assist monitor system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Panoramic view monitor system (for HV Model)
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system (for HV Model)
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system
Rear door glass sub-assembly LH Rear door glass sub-assembly RH Rear door glass run LH Rear door glass run RH	Initialize power window control system	Auto up and down function Jam protection function Catch protection function Remote control function Wireless transmitter-linked function Key-linked function Key-off operation function Window open warning function

NOTICE:

After the ignition switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Auxiliary Battery Terminal

System Name	See Procedure
Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system or safety connect system	6 minutes
Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system and safety connect system	1 minute

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedures	Necessary Procedures	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedures not Performed
*: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here
Removal and installation of auxiliary battery terminal	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)	Stop and start system
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for Gasoline Model)*
		Pre-collision system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking assist monitor system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline Model)
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system (for Gasoline Model)
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system
Rear door glass sub-assembly LH Rear door glass sub-assembly RH Rear door glass run LH Rear door glass run RH	Initialize power window control system	Auto up and down function Jam protection function Catch protection function Remote control function Wireless transmitter-linked function Key-linked function Key-off operation function Window open warning function

NOTICE:

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Auxiliary Battery Terminal

System Name	See Procedure
Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system or safety connect system	6 minutes
Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system and safety connect system	1 minute

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
When performing removal for the rear door window frame moulding, disconnect the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal after fully opening the rear door glass.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

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3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for HV Model)

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4. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

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5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) for A25A-FXS:

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(b) for A25A-FKS:

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NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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6. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL LH

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7. REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER LH

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8. REMOVE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL

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9. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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10. REMOVE REAR DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH

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11. REMOVE REAR DOOR REAR BELT SEAL LH

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12. REMOVE REAR DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

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13. REMOVE REAR DOOR FRAME GARNISH LH

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14. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR GLASS RUN LH

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15. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW DIVISION BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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16. REMOVE REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS LH

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17. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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18. REMOVE REAR DOOR BELT MOULDING LH

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19. REMOVE REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH

Protective Tape

(a) Using a clip remover with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the clip and remove the clip.

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the clip and remove part of the rear door weatherstrip LH.

20. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH (CENTER PILLAR SIDE)

HINT:

When removing the rear door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side), if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the rear door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side) and rear door panel using a heat light.

Standard:

Item	Temperature
Rear Door Panel	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Rear Door Window Frame Moulding LH (Center Pillar Side)	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 rear door panel and rear door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side) excessively.

(a) Using a heat light, heat the rear door panel and rear door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side).

(b) Apply protective tape around the rear door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side) as shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(d) Using a scraper, start from the top and remove the double-sided tape from the back of the rear door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side).

*a	Double-sided Tape

(e) Detach the guide and remove the rear door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side).

	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)

21. REMOVE REAR DOOR FRONT OUTSIDE SEAL LH

(a) Remove the rear door front outside seal LH.

Remove in this Direction

22. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH (REAR PILLAR SIDE)

(a) Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.

(b) Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.

Standard Measurement:

Area	Measurement
A	5.0 mm (0.197 in.)

NOTICE:

Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

Tape

Protective Tape

(d) Lightly press the drill bit against the rivets to drill off the rivet flanges, and remove the 3 rivets.

CAUTION:

Be careful of the drilled rivets, as they may be hot.

NOTICE:

Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.
Prying the rivets with the drill may damage the rivet installation holes or drill bit.

(e) Detach the guide to remove the rear door window frame moulding LH (rear pillar side) from the rear door frame.

(f) Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.

23. REMOVE REAR DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH

(a) Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.

(b) Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.

Standard Measurement:

Area	Measurement
A	5.0 mm (0.197 in.)

NOTICE:

Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

Tape

Protective Tape

(d) Lightly press the drill bit against the rivets to drill off the rivet flanges, and remove the 4 rivets.

CAUTION:

Be careful of the drilled rivets, as they may be hot.

NOTICE:

Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.
Prying the rivets with the drill may damage the rivet installation holes or drill bit.

(e) Detach the guide to remove the rear door upper window frame moulding LH from the rear door frame.

(f) Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.