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 replacing the clip, heat the clip and body using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature 
Notice:
Do not heat the clip and vehicle body excessively.
- Replace roof drip side finish moulding clip
Hint:
Use the procedures below to replace damaged or accidentally removed clips. If this step is not necessary, go to the next step.
Notice:
After press-fitting the clips, wait 30 minutes or more before installing the moulding.
Hint:
- Minimum hardening time: 30 minutes
- Time needed for complete hardening: 24 hours
- Remove the double-sided tape that remains on the surfaces of the moulding and vehicle body, and then clean the surface with white gasoline.
- Using a heat light, heat the clip installation surface of the vehicle body and installation part of the clips.
- Install roof drip side finish moulding lh
- Install the no. 2 Center roof drip side finish moulding and roof drip side finish moulding.
- Install the 2 roof drip moulding joint covers to the vehicle body.
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove roof drip side finish moulding lh
Remove the 2 roof drip moulding j ...
Outside moulding
Components
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Other materials:
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
vehicle's various systems.
Turn signal indicator
Headlight indicator
Tail light indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Automatic High Beam
indicator
Fog light indicator (if
equipped)
Smart key system indicator*
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Cruise control ...
Removal
Hint:
When removing the spoiler, heat the vehicle body and spoiler
using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the vehicle body and spoiler excessively.
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
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Rear drive shaft assembly
Components
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 termin ...
