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.
Removal
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. ...
Back door outside garnish
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:
Only rear door rh lock / unlock functions do not operate
Description
The main body ecu receives lock / unlock switch signals and activates the
door lock motor accordingly.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Inspect rear door with motor lock assembly rh
Apply the battery voltage to the door lock motor and
check the operation of th ...
Customer problem analysis
Hint:
In troubleshooting, confirm that the problem symptoms
have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be
discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To
clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is
extremely important to ask the customer about the
problem an ...
General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)
Inspect steering linkage and gear housing
Check the steering wheel free play.
Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
Check that the tie rod ends do not have
excessive play
Check that the dust seals and boots are not
damaged.
Check that the boot clamps are not ...
