Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001ENR4
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: WINDOW / GLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during windshield glass removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures not Performed

Link

  • Forward recognition camera
  • Windshield glass (Including removal and installation)

Adjust forward recognition camera

  • Dynamic radar cruise control system (for HV model)
  • Front camera system
  • Lane control system
  • Road sign assist system
  • Front radar sensor system
  • Pre-collision system
  • Automatic high beam system

One time recognition: 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; CRUISE CONTROL: FRONT CAMERA: ADJUSTMENT (ONE TIME RECOGNITION) 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 12/2021]; CRUISE CONTROL: FRONT CAMERA: ADJUSTMENT (ONE TIME RECOGNITION)

or

Sequential recognition: 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; CRUISE CONTROL: FRONT CAMERA: ADJUSTMENT (SEQUENTIAL RECOGNITION) 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 12/2021]; CRUISE CONTROL: FRONT CAMERA: ADJUSTMENT (SEQUENTIAL RECOGNITION)

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures not Performed

Link

  • Forward recognition camera
  • Windshield glass (Including removal and installation)

Adjust forward recognition camera

  • Dynamic radar cruise control system (for Gasoline model)
  • Front camera system
  • Lane control system
  • Road sign assist system
  • Front radar sensor system
  • Pre-collision system
  • Automatic high beam system

One time recognition: 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; CRUISE CONTROL: FRONT CAMERA: ADJUSTMENT (ONE TIME RECOGNITION) 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 12/2021]; CRUISE CONTROL: FRONT CAMERA: ADJUSTMENT (ONE TIME RECOGNITION)

or

Sequential recognition: 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; CRUISE CONTROL: FRONT CAMERA: ADJUSTMENT (SEQUENTIAL RECOGNITION) 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 12/2021]; CRUISE CONTROL: FRONT CAMERA: ADJUSTMENT (SEQUENTIAL RECOGNITION)

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

When replacing the windshield glass of a vehicle equipped with a forward recognition camera, make sure to use a Toyota genuine part. If a non-Toyota genuine part is used, the forward recognition camera may not be able to be installed due to a missing bracket. Also the dynamic radar cruise control system (for HV Model), dynamic radar cruise control system (for Gasoline Model), front camera system, lane control system, road sign assist system, front radar sensor system, pre-collision system or automatic high beam system may not operate properly due to a difference in the transmissivity or black ceramic border.

2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; WIPER / WASHER: FRONT WIPER MOTOR: REMOVAL+

3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; WIPER / WASHER: FRONT WIPER MOTOR: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; WIPER / WASHER: FRONT WIPER MOTOR: REMOVAL+

5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; WIPER / WASHER: FRONT WIPER MOTOR: REMOVAL+

6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; WIPER / WASHER: FRONT WIPER MOTOR: REMOVAL+

8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP: REMOVAL

9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+ 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

11. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

12. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+ 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

13. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

14. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+ 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

15. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+ 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

16. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): PERSONAL LIGHT: REMOVAL

17. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor)

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; WIPER / WASHER: RAIN SENSOR: REMOVAL

18. REMOVE NO. 2 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER (w/ Pre-collision System)

Click here 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; CRUISE CONTROL: FRONT CAMERA: REMOVAL+

19. REMOVE NO. 1 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER (w/ Pre-collision System)

Click here 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; CRUISE CONTROL: FRONT CAMERA: REMOVAL+

20. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o EC Mirror)

Click here 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]; MIRROR (INT): INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR (w/o EC Mirror): REMOVAL

21. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ EC Mirror)

Click here 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]; MIRROR (INT): INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR (w/ EC Mirror): REMOVAL

22. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (for Digital Inner Mirror)

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2019]; MIRROR (INT): DIGITAL INNER MIRROR: REMOVAL 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020]; MIRROR (INT): DIGITAL INNER MIRROR: REMOVAL

23. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION LATCH (w/ Pre-collision System)

Click here 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; CRUISE CONTROL: FRONT CAMERA: REMOVAL+

24. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA (w/ Pre-collision System)

Click here 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; CRUISE CONTROL: FRONT CAMERA: REMOVAL+

25. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION W/HEATER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Pre-collision System)

Click here 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; CRUISE CONTROL: CAMERA HEATER: REMOVAL+

26. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Remove a sufficient amount of the front portion of the roof headlining assembly so that windshield glass removal and installation procedures can be performed.

(a) Partially remove the roof headlining.

(1) for Normal Roof:

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+ 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

(2) for Moon Roof:

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+ 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

(3) for Panoramic Moon Roof:

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+ 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

27. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS

NOTICE:

The windshield glass may fall while performing this procedure. Therefore, use suction cups to hold the windshield glass from the outside of the vehicle.

(a) w/ windshield deicer:

(1) Disconnect the windshield deicer connector and detach the clamp.

(b) Apply protective tape on the body surface around the outer edge of the windshield glass to the left, right and top sides.

*a

Apply protective tape

Protective Tape

(c) When reusing the windshield glass:

Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration.

*a

Matchmarks

(d) Install the suction cups to the windshield glass.

(e) From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.

*1

Windshield Glass Stopper

*a

Piano Wire

(f) Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.

NOTICE:

  • When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
  • To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield glass sub-assembly, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.

(g) Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.

NOTICE:

Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.

(h) Using suction cups, detach the 2 windshield glass stoppers and windshield glass retainers and remove the windshield glass.

*A

for 1-piece Type

*B

for 2-piece Type

*1

No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper

*2

No. 2 Windshield Glass Stopper

28. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) for 1-piece Type:

Using a gasket scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 window glass stoppers from the windshield glass.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

HINT:

Only 2-piece type windshield glass stoppers are provided as supply parts. Use 2-piece type stoppers as replacements even if 1-piece type stoppers were originally installed.

*a

Backside

(2) for 2-piece Type:

Remove in this Direction

Using a gasket scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 window glass stoppers from the body.

NOTICE:

  • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
  • Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass stopper with a new one.

29. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a gasket scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 window glass stoppers from the windshield glass.

NOTICE:

  • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
  • Be sure to replace the No. 2 window glass stoppers with a new one.

*a

Backside

30. REMOVE FRONT WINDOW INNER CENTER MOULDING

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of the front window inner center moulding is necessary.

(a) Using a scraper, remove the front window inner center moulding.

NOTICE:

  • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
  • Be sure to replace the front window inner center moulding with a new one.