EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER (for Off Road Package): INSTALLATION; 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000021EXM
Model Year Start: 2022	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [12/2021 - ]
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER (for Off Road Package): INSTALLATION; 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - ]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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.
- Driving Adjustment:
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- Target Adjustment (Triangle Target):
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- Target Adjustment (Flat Surface Target):
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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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A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.
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PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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2. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

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

3. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER SEAL (for TMMC Made)

HINT:

When installing the front bumper seal, heat the front bumper lower absorber using a heat light.

Standard:

Item	Temperature
Front Bumper Lower Absorber	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 excessively.

(a) When reusing the front bumper lower absorber:

(1) Using a heat light, heat the front bumper lower absorber surface.

(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the front bumper lower absorber.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

NOTICE:

Installing the front bumper seal with some double-sided tape remaining may cause poor adhesion. Perform this procedure until the tape is sufficiently removed.
Make sure to use a cloth when removing. Using a screwdriver, etc., may cause damage and poor adhesion.
Clean a new front bumper lower absorber surface.

(b) Remove the release paper of the new front bumper seal trying not to touch the adhesional surface.

HINT:

After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

Mark-off Line

Rib

4. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER LOWER ABSORBER

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5. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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6. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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7. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH

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8. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

9. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER NO. 2 ENERGY ABSORBER

(a) Attach the guide and install the front bumper No. 2 energy absorber.

Install in this Direction

10. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Install new 2 clips to 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 side.

(b) Attach the claw to temporarily install the front bumper assembly.

Install in this Direction

(d) Install the front bumper assembly to the front bumper side retainer LH.

(1) Make sure that the front bumper assembly claw contacts the front bumper side retainer LH as shown in the illustration.

*1	Front Fender Panel
*2	Front Bumper Side Retainer LH
*3	Front Bumper Assembly
*a	Correct
*b	Incorrect

(2) Attach the claw to install the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

HINT:

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

(3) After installation, if there is a clearance and the front bumper assembly claw can be seen as shown in the illustration, the installation condition is incorrect. Perform the procedure from step 1 again.