Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Room light assembly

Components

Removal

1. 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.

2. Remove room light lens

1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the lens.

Hint:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

3. Remove room light assembly

1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the 2 covers.

Hint:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Remove the bulb from the room light switch base.

3. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the light.

Hint:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the room light switch base.

Hint:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Inspection

1. Inspect room light

1. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and then check that the light comes on when the switch is in the door position.

Ok: light comes on.

If the result is not as specified, replace the light assembly.

2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 3, then check that the light comes on when the switch is in the on position.

Ok: light comes on.

If the result is not as specified, replace the light assembly.

Installation

1. Install room light assembly

1. Attach the 4 claws to install the room light switch base.

2. Attach the 4 claws to install the room light.

3. Install the bulb to the room light switch base.

4. Attach the 4 claws to install the 2 covers.

2. Install room light lens

1. Attach the 4 claws to install the lens.

3. Connect cable to negative battery terminal