Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Front pillar upper cover

Installation

Hint: Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. Install rear door belt moulding assembly lh Attach the claws to ins ...

Removal

Hint: Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. Remove front pillar cover sub-assembly upper lh Using a moulding remover, ...

Other materials:

Disassembly (2006/01- )
Remove front axle inboard joint boot no. 2 Clamp One touch type: using a screwdriver, remove the inboard joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration. Claw engagement type: using needle-nose pliers, remove the inboard joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration. Rem ...

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 accelerator pedal rod Disconnect the accelerator pedal position ...

For vehicles equipped with catalytic converter caution:
If a large amount of unburned gasoline or gasoline vapors flow into the converter, it may cause overheating and create a fire hazard. To prevent this, observe the following precautions. Use only unleaded gasoline. Avoid idling the engine for more than 20 minutes. Avoid performing unnecess ...