Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Rear bumper
Components
![Toyota RAV4. Components](images/books/256/6/1.htm31.jpg)
Removal
- Remove rear bumper cover
![Toyota RAV4. Remove rear bumper cover](images/books/256/6/1.htm32.jpg)
- 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
![Toyota RAV4. Remove rear bumper protector](images/books/256/6/1.htm33.jpg)
Hint:
When removing the bumper protector, heat the bumper
protector.
Standard heating temperature
![](images/books/256/6/1.htm34.jpg)
![Toyota RAV4. Remove rear bumper protector](images/books/256/6/1.htm35.jpg)
- Using a moulding remover, remove the bumper
protector.
- Remove reflex reflector assembly lh
- Remove the screw and reflex reflector.
- Remove reflex reflector assembly rh
![Toyota RAV4. Remove reflex reflector assembly rh](images/books/256/6/1.htm36.gif)
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Remove rear bumper reinforcement
![Toyota RAV4. Remove rear bumper reinforcement](images/books/256/6/1.htm37.jpg)
- Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.
- Remove rear bumper side support lh
![Toyota RAV4. Remove rear bumper side support lh](images/books/256/6/1.htm38.jpg)
- 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.
![Toyota RAV4. Remove rear bumper side retainer rh](images/books/256/6/1.htm39.jpg)
- Remove rear bumper side moulding subassembly lh (for wide body)
![Toyota RAV4. Remove rear bumper side moulding subassembly lh (for wide body)](images/books/256/6/1.htm40.jpg)
- 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.
![Toyota RAV4. Installation](images/books/256/6/1.htm41.jpg)
![Toyota RAV4. Installation](images/books/256/6/1.htm42.jpg)
- 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.
![Toyota RAV4. Install rear bumper side support rh](images/books/256/6/1.htm43.jpg)
- Install rear bumper reinforcement
![](images/books/256/6/1.htm44.jpg)
- 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.
![Toyota RAV4. Install reflex reflector assembly lh](images/books/256/6/1.htm45.gif)
- 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
![](images/books/256/6/1.htm46.jpg)
- 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.
![Toyota RAV4. Install rear bumper protector](images/books/256/6/1.htm47.jpg)
Install rear bumper cover
![Toyota RAV4. Install rear bumper cover](images/books/256/6/1.htm48.jpg)
- Put protective tape under the quarter panel.
- Attach the 12 claws to install the bumper cover.
![Toyota RAV4. Install rear bumper cover](images/books/256/6/1.htm49.jpg)
- 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)
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Other materials:
Disassembly
Remove no. 1 Side defroster nozzle duct
Remove the 3 screws and duct.
Remove no. 2 Side defroster nozzle duct
Remove the 3 screws and duct.
Remove no. 1 Heater to register duct
Remove the screw and duct.
Remove no. 2 Heater to register duct
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Removal
Notice:
Do not heat the vehicle body, emblem and name plate
excessively.
Hint:
When removing the emblem and name plate, heat the vehicle
body, emblem and name plate using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Remove no. 1 Back door emblem assembly
Put protective tape aroun ...
License plate light assembly
Components
Removal
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 back door center garnish (see page
ed-59)
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