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:
Bluetooth®
When using the bluetooth® audio system
In the following conditions, the system may not function.
If the portable audio player is turned off
If the portable audio player is not connected
If the portable audio player’s battery is low
There may be a delay if a cellular phone connection i ...
Reassembly
Install wiring harness clamp bracket
Install the bracket with the bolt.
Install elbow tube
Install straight pin
Using a plastic hammer, install the 4 straight pins to
the rear differential carrier.
Thoroughly clean oil and water from the surface of
the rear different ...
Power outlets
The power outlet can be used for 12 v accessories that run on
less than 10 a.
Open the lid.
The power outlets can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “acc” or “on” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ...