Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal

Hint:

• Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
• The procedures listed below are for the lh side.

1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

Notice:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. Remove front door lower frame bracket garnish lh (see page ed-19)

3. Remove front armrest base panel upper lh (see page ed-19)

4. Remove front door trim board subassembly lh (see page ed-20)

5. Remove outer rear view mirror assembly lh (see page mi-8)

6. Remove front door belt moulding assembly lh

1. Put protective tape under the belt moulding.
2. Using a moulding remover, detach the claws to remove the belt moulding as shown in the illustration.

Hint:

Tape the remover tip before use.

Notice:

Be careful when removing the belt moulding as there are claws attached to the front and rear ends of the belt moulding.