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:
Driving assist systems
To keep driving safety and
performance, the following
systems operate automatically
in response to various
driving situations. Be
aware, however, that these
systems are supplementary
and should not be relied
upon too heavily when operating
the vehicle.
Summary of the driving
assist systems
â– ABS ( ...
Side airbag sensor
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check side airbag sensor (vehicle not
involved in collision)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
Check side airbag sensor (vehicle involved
in collision and airbag has not deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check ( ...
Wireless remote control/electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a
new one if it is depleted.
â– If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
The smart key system (if
equipped) and wireless remote
control will not function properly.
The operational range will be
reduced.
Items to prepare
Prepare the following be ...