DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR DRIVE UNIT: REMOVAL; 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000002EKCE
Model Year Start: 2024	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [10/2023 - ]
Title: DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR DRIVE UNIT: REMOVAL; 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 - ]

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 power back door unit assembly removal/installation are shown below.

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Power back door unit assembly LH Power back door unit assembly RH	Reset connection history	There are cases where the connection history display differs from the vehicle condition
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Power back door unit assembly LH Power back door unit assembly RH	Reset connection history	There are cases where the connection history display differs from the vehicle condition
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH

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2. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH

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3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE BACK DOOR GRIP BASE

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5. REMOVE BACK DOOR GRIP

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the back door grip base.

6. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR UNIT ASSEMBLY LH

CAUTION:

Do not perform work if the back door is not securely supported.
The back door could fall, resulting in injury.

(a) Disconnect the connector.

	Grommet
	Connector
	Remove in this Direction

(b) Disconnect the grommet and pull out the power back door unit assembly LH harness as shown in the illustration.

(c) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, slightly raise the 2 stop rings as shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(d) Detach the 2 ball joints to remove the power back door unit assembly LH.

NOTICE:

Remove the power back door unit assembly LH while supporting the back door by hand.
Remove the back door stay assembly while supporting the back door stay assembly by hand.

8. REMOVE BACK DOOR UPPER DAMPER STAY BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and back door upper damper stay bracket LH.

9. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOWER DAMPER STAY BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and back door lower damper stay bracket LH with back door stay stopper.

10. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY STOPPER

(a) Detach the claw and remove the back door stay stopper from the back door lower damper stay bracket LH.