Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Installation
Hint:
- Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
- The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
- When installing the moulding, heat the vehicle body and moulding using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature 
Notice:
Do not heat the vehicle body and moulding excessively.
- Install no. 1 Rocker panel moulding retainer lh
- Install the 2 retainers with the 4 screws.
- Install quarter opening retainer lh
- Install the retainer with the 4 screws.
- Install no. 2 Rocker panel moulding retainer lh
- Install the retainer with the 2 screws.
- Install rear quarter outside moulding lh
- Attach the 5 clips to install the moulding.
- Using an air riveter or hand riveter with a nose piece, strike 2 rivets to the vehicle to install the rear quarter outside moulding to the vehicle.
Notice:
If the rivet is not positioned perpendicularly, it will bend the mandrel.
- Do not pry the rivet with the riveter, as this will cause damage to the riveter and mandrel.
- Confirm that the rivets are seated properly against the moulding. Do not tilt the riveter when installing the rivet to the moulding. Do not leave any space between the rivet head and moulding.
- Do not leave any space between the moulding and door panel. Firmly hold together the 2 items while installing the rivet.
- Install no. 1 Rear wheel opening extension lh
- Attach the 5 clips to install the extension.
Using an air riveter or hand riveter with a nose piece, strike 2 rivets to the vehicle to install the rear wheel opening extension to the vehicle.
Notice:
If the rivet is not positioned perpendicularly, it will bend the mandrel.
- Do not pry the rivet with the riveter, as this will cause damage to the riveter and mandrel.
- Confirm that the rivets are seated properly against the moulding. Do not tilt the riveter when installing the rivet to the moulding. Do not leave any space between the rivet head and moulding.
- Do not leave any space between the moulding and door panel. Firmly hold together the 2 items while installing the rivet.
- Install no. 2 Rear wheel opening extension lh
- Attach the clip to install the extension.
Install the screw and clip.
- Install front fender moulding subassembly lh
- Attach the 9 clips to install the extension
- Install the 4 screws and 2 clips.
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
When removing the moulding, heat the vehicle body and
moulding using a heat light. ...
Back door outside garnish
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
preven ...
Other materials:
Brake switch "B" circuit high
Description
The purpose of this circuit is to prevent the engine from stalling while
driving in the lock-up condition when
the brakes are suddenly applied.
When the brake pedal is depressed, this switch sends a signal to the ecm. Then
the ecm cancels the
operation of the lock-up clutch ...
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.
Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the latch
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing
a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system
is not compati ...
Blower resistor
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect blower motor control
Measure the resistance of the blower resistor.
Standard resistance
If the resistance is not as specified, replace the
blower motor control. ...