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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: DOOR LOCK: DOOR CONTROL BATTERY: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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2. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

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3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

  • Pull back the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH so that the instrument side panel RH can be removed.
  • Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

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

Protective Tape

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

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

Remove in this Direction

5. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

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8. REMOVE DOOR CONTROL BATTERY

(a) Remove the nut and guide to disconnect the door control battery as shown in the illustration.

(b) Position the connector of the door control battery facing the outside of the vehicle and disconnect it as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Take care not to scratch the instrument panel reinforcement with your hands.

Remove in this Direction

(c) Remove the door control battery to the instrument panel reinforcement assembly as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction