Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 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.
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. ...
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:
If your vehicle needs to be
towed
If towing is necessary, we
recommend having your
vehicle towed by your
Toyota dealer or commercial
towing service, using a
wheel-lift type truck or flatbed
truck.
Use a safety chain system
for all towing, and abide by
all state/provincial and local
laws.
Situations when it is necessary
to contact d ...
Brake Hold
The brake hold system
keeps the brake applied
when the shift lever is in D,
S or N with the system on
and the brake pedal has
been depressed to stop the
vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is
depressed with the shift
lever in D or S to allow
smooth start off.
Enabling t ...
Data list / active test
Read data list
Hint:
Using the intelligent tester's data list allows switch,
sensor, actuator, and other item values to be read
without removing any parts. Reading the data list
early in troubleshooting is one way to save time.
Notice:
In the table below, the values listed under "no ...