Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- Remove back door center garnish (see page ed-59)
- Remove rear spoiler
- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove the 3 clips and spoiler.
- Disconnect the center stop light connector and remove the rear spoiler.
- Remove center stop light
- Remove the 2 screws and center stop light.
Ebxotdeyrior rear spoiler
Components
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Installation
Hint:
When installing the spoiler, heat the vehicle body and
spoiler using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the body and spoiler excessively.
Install cent ...
Other materials:
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.
Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the latch
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing
a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system
is not compati ...
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Push the auxiliary catch lever to
the left and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into the slot.
Cautio ...
Removal and installation of fuel control
parts
Place for removing and installing fuel
system parts
Work in a location with good air ventilation that
does not have welders, grinders, drills, electric
motors, stoves, or any other ignition sources.
Never work in a pit or near a pit as vaporized
fuel will collect in those places.
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