Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Rear bumper
Components
Removal
- Remove rear bumper cover
- 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
Hint:
When removing the bumper protector, heat the bumper protector.
Standard heating temperature
- Using a moulding remover, remove the bumper protector.
- Remove reflex reflector assembly lh
- Remove the screw and reflex reflector.
- Remove reflex reflector assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
- Remove rear bumper reinforcement
- Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.
- Remove rear bumper side support lh
- 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.
- Remove rear bumper side moulding subassembly lh (for wide body)
- 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.
- 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.
- Install rear bumper reinforcement
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
Install rear bumper cover
- Put protective tape under the quarter panel.
- Attach the 12 claws to install the bumper cover.
- Install the 9 screws and 7 clips.
Installation
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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Radiator grille
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:
Occupant classification ecu
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect occupant classification ecu
(vehicle not involved in collision)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
236).
Inspect occupant classification ecu
(vehicle involved in collision)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see p ...
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
cha ...
Reassembly
Install wiring harness clamp bracket
Install the bracket with the bolt.
Install elbow tube
Install straight pin
Using a plastic hammer, install the 4 straight pins to
the rear differential carrier.
Thoroughly clean oil and water from the surface of
the rear different ...
