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

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual / Exterior / Rear door belt moulding / Removal

Hint:

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

Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

Caution:

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

Remove rear door armrest base panel upper lh (see page ed-40)
Remove rear door trim board subassembly lh (see page ed-40)
Remove rear door belt moulding assembly lh

Toyota RAV4. Remove rear door belt moulding assembly lh

Put protective tape under the belt moulding.
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.

Installation

Hint: Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. Install rear door belt moulding assembly lh Attach the claws to ins ...

Other materials:

For vehicles equipped with mobile communication systems
Install the antenna as far away from the ecu and sensors of the vehicle electronic systems as possible. Install an antenna feeder at least 20 cm (7.87 In.) Away from the ecu and sensors of the vehicle electronic systems. For details about ecu and sensor locations, refer to the sec ...

Vsc warning light remains on
Description The skid control ecu is connected to the combination meter via the can communication system. W/o multi information display: if the skid control ecu stores any dtcs which relate to the vsc system, the vsc warning light comes on in the combination meter. W/ multi information d ...

Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback so that you are sitting straight up and so that you do not have to lean forward to steer. Adjust the seat so that you can depress the pedals fully and so that your arms bend slightly at the elbow when gripping the steering wheel. Lock the head ...