Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001EF7E
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: WHEEL OPENING MOULDING (for Front): INSTALLATION; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Off Road Package)

HINT:

When installing a new front fender moulding sub-assembly LH, heat the fender panel and front fender moulding sub-assembly LH using heat light.

Standard:

Item

Temperature

Fender Panel

40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

Front Fender Moulding Sub-assembly LH

20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

CAUTION:

  • Do not touch the heat light and heated parts.
  • Touching the heat light may result in burns.
  • Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

*a

Heated Part

*b

Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the vehicle body and front fender moulding sub-assembly LH excessively.

(a) Clean the front fender panel surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the front fender panel surface.

(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

NOTICE:

  • Installing the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH with some double-sided tape remaining may cause poor adhesion. Perform this procedure until the tape is sufficiently removed.
  • Make sure to use a cloth when removing. Using a screwdriver, etc., may cause damage and poor adhesion.

(b) When reusing the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH:

(1) Install 7 new clips.

(c) Remove the release paper from the face of the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.

HINT:

After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

(d) Attach the clip and claw, double-sided tape to install the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

*a

Double-sided Tape

Install in this Direction

HINT:

Press the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH firmly to install it.

(e) Remove the protective tape.

(f) Install the 2 screws and 3 clips.

Screw

Clip

2. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (except Off Road Package)

(a) When reusing the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH:

(1) Install 7 new clips.

(b) Attach the clip and claw to install the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(c) Remove the protective tape.

(d) Install the 2 screws and 3 clips.

Screw

Clip