Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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.
Standard heating temperature ![](images/books/256/7/1.htm26.jpg)
Notice:
Do not heat the vehicle body and moulding
excessively.
- Remove front fender moulding subassembly lh
- Put protective tape around the moulding.
- Remove the 4 screws and detach the 2 clips.
- Using a moulding remover, detach the 9 clips and
remove the moulding.
Notice:
- If reusing the moulding, take care not to
damage the moulding.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
![Toyota RAV4. Remove front fender moulding subassembly lh](images/books/256/7/1.htm27.jpg)
- Remove no. 2 Rear wheel opening extension lh
![Toyota RAV4. Remove no. 2 Rear wheel opening extension lh](images/books/256/7/1.htm28.jpg)
- Put protective tape around the moulding.
- Remove the screw.
- Using a clip remover, detach the 2 clips and remove
the extension.
Notice:
- If reusing the extension, take care not to
damage the extension.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- Remove no. 1 Rear wheel opening extension lh
![Toyota RAV4. Remove no. 1 Rear wheel opening extension lh](images/books/256/7/1.htm29.jpg)
- Put protective tape around the extension.
- Using a drill bit of less than ö 4 mm (0.16 In.), Drill
out the 3 rivet flanges.
Hint:
Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm
(0.20 In.) From the tip of the drill.
Notice:
- Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will
cause damage to the drill and drill hole. Line
up the drill and rivet, and carefully drill out
the rivet head.
- Be careful as the cut rivet will be very hot.
- Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet
fragments using the drill.
- Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments
and shavings from the drilled areas.
- Using a heat light, heat the extension and vehicle
body.
- Cut the double-sided tape that holds the moulding to
the vehicle body with a knife.
Notice:
- If reusing the extension, take care not to
damage the extension.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips and
remove the extension.
![Toyota RAV4. Remove no. 1 Rear wheel opening extension lh](images/books/256/7/1.htm30.jpg)
- Remove rear quarter outside moulding lh
![Toyota RAV4. Remove rear quarter outside moulding lh](images/books/256/7/1.htm31.jpg)
- Put protective tape around the moulding.
- Using a drill bit of less than ö 4 mm (0.16 In.), Drill
out the 3 rivet flanges.
Hint:
Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm
(0.20 In.) From the tip of the drill.
Notice:
- Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will
cause damage to the drill and drill hole. Line
up the drill and rivet, and carefully drill out
the rivet head.
- Be careful as the cut rivet will be very hot.
- Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet
fragments using the drill.
- Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments
and shavings from the drilled areas.
- Using a heat light, heat the moulding and vehicle
body.
- Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips and
remove the moulding.
Notice:
- If reusing the moulding, take care not to
damage the moulding.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
![Toyota RAV4. Remove rear quarter outside moulding lh](images/books/256/7/1.htm32.jpg)
- Remove no. 2 Rocker panel moulding retainer lh
![Toyota RAV4. Remove no. 2 Rocker panel moulding retainer lh](images/books/256/8/1.htm1.gif)
- Remove the 2 screws and retainer.
- Remove quarter opening retainer lh
![Toyota RAV4. Remove quarter opening retainer lh](images/books/256/8/1.htm2.jpg)
- Remove the 4 screws and retainer.
- Remove no. 1 Rocker panel moulding retainer lh
![Toyota RAV4. Remove no. 1 Rocker panel moulding retainer lh](images/books/256/8/1.htm3.jpg)
- Remove the 4 screws and 2 retainers.
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 ligh ...
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Test mode procedure
Hint:
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test mode, abnormality detection sensitivity is enhanced
and troubleshooting can be conducted efficiently.
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Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or
heavily corroded, it should
be replaced. Otherwise, the
tire may separate from the
wheel or cause a loss of
handling control.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care
should be taken to ensure that
they are equivalent to those
removed in load capacity, diameter,
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