Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001E3E1
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: WIPER / WASHER: WIPER ECU: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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2. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

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3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

HINT:

Pull back the instrument side panel LH so that the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH can be removed.

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4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

(a) Apply protective tape around the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Using a moulding remover B, detach the clip.

(c) Detach the guide and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

5. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE FUSE BOX OPENING COVER

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7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER RELAY ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the bolt.

Bolt

Connector

(b) Detach the guide and remove the windshield wiper relay assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not subject the windshield wiper relay assembly to strong impacts or force, and do not drop it.