Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001E3DI
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: WIPER / WASHER: WIPER SWITCH: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

NOTICE:

If the removal procedures are followed incorrectly, the part may become damaged.

(a) Turn the steering wheel assembly 90° to the right from the straight condition and remove the screw shown in the illustration.

(b) Turn the steering wheel assembly 90° to the left from the straight condition and remove the screw shown in the illustration.

(c) Remove the screw.

(d) Push from both left and right sides to detach the claw as shown in the illustration.

Push in this Direction

(e) Remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

2. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Detach the claw and disconnect the upper steering column cover.

Remove in this Direction

(b) Detach the claw and guide to remove the upper steering column cover from the meter hood spacer.

3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly.

Remove in this Direction

Protective Tape

NOTICE:

Do not damage the claw.