Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Rear bumper
Components

Removal
- Remove rear bumper cover

- Remove the 9 screws and 7 clips.
- Put protective tape under the quarter panel.
- Detach the 12 claws and remove the bumper cover.
- Remove rear bumper protector

Hint:
When removing the bumper protector, heat the bumper
protector.
Standard heating temperature


- Using a moulding remover, remove the bumper
protector.
- Remove reflex reflector assembly lh
- Remove the screw and reflex reflector.
- Remove reflex reflector assembly rh

Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Remove rear bumper reinforcement

- Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.
- Remove rear bumper side support lh

- Remove the 2 screws.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove
the bumper side support.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove rear bumper side support rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Remove rear bumper side retainer lh
- Remove the screw.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove
the side retainer.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove rear bumper side retainer rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.

- Remove rear bumper side moulding subassembly lh (for wide body)

- Detach the 5 outside moulding retainers and
remove the moulding.
Notice:
- If reusing the extension, take care not to
damage the moulding.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- Remove rear bumper side moulding subassembly
rh (for wide body)
hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
Installation
- Install rear bumper side moulding subassembly
lh (for wide body)
- Attach the 5 outside moulding retainers to install the
moulding.
- Install rear bumper side moulding subassembly
rh (for wide body)
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.


- Install rear bumper side retainer lh
- Attach the claw to install the side retainer.
- Install the screw.
- Install rear bumper side retainer rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Install rear bumper side support lh
- Attach the claw to install the bumper side support.
- Install the 2 screws.
- Install rear bumper side support rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.

- Install rear bumper reinforcement

- Install the bumper reinforcement with the 6 bolts.
Torque: 37 n*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*Lbf)
- Install reflex reflector assembly lh
- Install the reflex reflector with the screw.

- Install reflex reflector assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Install rear bumper protector
Hint:
When removing the double-side tape, heat the rear
bumper.
Standard heating temperature

- Clean the bumper surface.
- Using a heat light, heat the bumper surface.
- Remove the double-sided tape from the
bumper.
- Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with
cleaner.
- Install the new bumper protector.

Install rear bumper cover

- Put protective tape under the quarter panel.
- Attach the 12 claws to install the bumper cover.

- Install the 9 screws and 7 clips.
Install front bumper side retainer lh
Install the clip and bumper side retainer.
Install the bolt.
Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*Lbf)
Install front bumper side retainer rh
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Components
Removal
Remove radiator grille (see page et-6)
Remove no. 1 Radiator grille lower (see
page et-7)
Remove no. 2 Radiator grille lower (see
page et-7)
...
Other materials:
Steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on
the steering wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or
navigation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with
the audio system or navigation system.
Operating the audio system using the steering ...
Disassembly
Remove sliding roof drive gear subassembly
Remove the claw and room light bracket.
Remove the 2 bolts and drive gear.
Remove sliding roof drain hose joint lh
Remove the screw and joint.
Remove sliding roof drain hose joint rh
Hint:
Use the same proced ...
Inspection
Inspect starter assembly
Notice:
These tests must be performed within 3 to 5 seconds
to avoid burning out the coil.
Perform the pull-in test.
Disconnect the lead wire from terminal c.
Connect the battery to the magnetic switch as
shown in the illustration. Check that the clutch ...