Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001E3C7
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR TOUCH SENSOR: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH

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2. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH

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3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE BACK DOOR GRIP BASE

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5. REMOVE BACK DOOR GRIP

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the back door grip base.

6. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Disconnect the connector.

Screw

Connector

(b) Remove the 4 screws.

(c) Using a clip remover with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the 2 clips and power back door sensor assembly LH.

Protective Tape

(d) Detach the claw and remove the 4 grommets.

8. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR SENSOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.