Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Disassembly
- Remove sliding roof drive gear subassembly
- Remove the claw and room light bracket.
- Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear.
- Remove sliding roof drain hose joint lh
- Remove the screw and joint.
- Remove sliding roof drain hose joint rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Remove sunshade trim sub-assembly
- Slide and remove the sunshade trim sub-assembly.
- Remove sliding roof drive cable
Notice:
Do not disassemble the sliding roof drive cable subassembly except when replacing it.
- Remove the 2 screws and 2 sliding roof side stoppers.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws. Then slide the drip channel rearward to remove it.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Using a screwdriver, slide the drive cables backward and remove them.
Hint:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Removal (2006/01- )
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt preten ...
Reassembly
Install sliding roof drive cable
Using a screwdriver, slide the sliding roof drive
cable sub-assemblies in the direction indicated by
the arrow in the illustration to install them.
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Other materials:
Installation (2005/11-2006/01)
Install front drive shaft assembly lh
Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
Using a brass bar and hammer, align the shaft
splines in the drive shaft.
Notice:
Set the snap ring with the opening side facing
downwards.
Be careful not to damage the oil s ...
Front door courtesy switch
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh and lh sides.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal t ...
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove no. 1 Engine cover (see page es-410)
Remove air cleaner cap (see pag ...