Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001QIN9
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: INSTALLATION; 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.

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PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

(a) Attach the claw to install the battery hole cover.

2. INSTALL DECK TRIM POCKET COVER PLATE (except Partition Net)

(a) Attach the guide and claw to install the deck trim pocket cover plate.

*A

for HV Model

*B

for Gasoline Model

3. INSTALL ROOM PARTITION NET ASSEMBLY (w/ Partition Net)

(a) Attach the guide and claw to install the room partition net assembly.

*A

for HV Model

*B

for Gasoline Model

4. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SIDE RAIL SPACER LH

(a) Attach the claw to install the rear No. 2 side rail spacer LH.

5. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SIDE RAIL SPACER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

6. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for Normal Roof)

(a) Insert the roof headlining assembly into the cabin from the back door.

NOTICE:

  • Installation of the roof headlining assembly must be performed by multiple people to prevent deformation of the roof headlining assembly.
  • Check that the corners of the roof headlining are not folded, twisted or otherwise deformed and that none of the mounted parts have fallen off.
  • Make sure that the roof headlining does not get caught on anything as it may become bent or damaged.
  • Do not damage the roof headlining or vehicle interior.

Install in this Direction

(b) Attach the claw to install the visor holder base.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the opposite side.

(c) Install 5 new clips.

(d) w/o EC Mirror:

(1) Connect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor

(e) w/ EC Mirror:

(1) Connect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor

(f) w/ Digital Inner Mirror:

(1) Connect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor

(g) for Rear Pillar LH Side:

(1) Connect the connector.

(h) for Rear Pillar RH Side:

(1) Connect the connector.

(i) for Front Pillar LH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover installed to the front pillar LH.

(2) Attach the wire harness clamp.

(3) Connect the 2 connectors.

(4) Install the protective cover to the front pillar LH.

(j) for Front Pillar RH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover installed to the front pillar RH.

(2) Attach the wire harness clamp.

(3) Connect the connector.

(4) Install the protective cover to the front pillar RH.

7. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for Moon Roof)

(a) Insert the roof headlining assembly into the cabin from the back door.

NOTICE:

  • Installation of the roof headlining assembly must be performed by multiple people to prevent deformation of the roof headlining assembly.
  • Check that the corners of the roof headlining are not folded, twisted or otherwise deformed and that none of the mounted parts have fallen off.
  • Make sure that the roof headlining does not get caught on anything as it may become bent or damaged.
  • Do not damage the roof headlining or vehicle interior.

Install in this Direction

(b) Attach the claw to install the visor holder base.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the opposite side.

(c) Install 3 new clips.

(d) Connect the connector.

(e) w/o EC Mirror:

(1) Connect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor

(f) w/ EC Mirror:

(1) Connect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor

(g) w/ Digital Inner Mirror:

(1) Connect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor

(h) for Rear Pillar LH Side:

(1) Connect the connector.

(i) for Rear Pillar RH Side:

(1) Connect the connector.

(j) for Front Pillar LH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover installed to the front pillar LH.

(2) Attach the wire harness clamp.

(3) Connect the 2 connectors.

(4) Install the protective cover to the front pillar LH.

(k) for Front Pillar RH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover installed to the front pillar RH.

(2) Attach the wire harness clamp.

(3) Connect the connector.

(4) Install the protective cover to the front pillar RH.

8. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for Panoramic Moon Roof)

(a) Insert the roof headlining assembly into the cabin from the back door.

NOTICE:

  • Installation of the roof headlining assembly must be performed by multiple people to prevent deformation of the roof headlining assembly.
  • Check that the corners of the roof headlining are not folded, twisted or otherwise deformed and that none of the mounted parts have fallen off.
  • Make sure that the roof headlining does not get caught on anything as it may become bent or damaged.
  • Do not damage the roof headlining or vehicle interior.

Install in this Direction

(b) Attach the claw to install the visor holder base.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the opposite side.

(c) Attach the guide and fastener to install the roof headlining assembly.

*a

Guide

*b

Fastener

(d) Install 3 new clips.

(e) Connect the 2 connectors.

(f) w/o EC Mirror:

(1) Connect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor

(g) w/ EC Mirror:

(1) Connect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor

(h) w/ Digital Inner Mirror:

(1) Connect each connector.

*A

w/ Rain Sensor

(i) for Rear Pillar LH Side:

(1) Connect the connector.

(j) for Rear Pillar RH Side:

(1) Connect the connector.

(k) for Front Pillar LH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover installed to the front pillar LH.

(2) Attach the wire harness clamp.

(3) Connect the 2 connectors.

(4) Install the protective cover to the front pillar LH.

(l) for Front Pillar RH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover installed to the front pillar RH.

(2) Attach the wire harness clamp.

(3) Connect the connector.

(4) Install the protective cover to the front pillar RH.

9. INSTALL SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (for Moon Roof)

*a

Sun Roof Opening Trim Moulding Fabric Cover

*b

Cutout of the Roof Headlining Assembly

(a) Install the sun roof opening trim moulding as shown in the illustration.

10. INSTALL NO. 1 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER

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11. INSTALL NO. 2 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER

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12. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Rain Sensor)

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13. INSTALL NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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14. INSTALL MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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15. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Use the same procedure for all assist grip assemblies.

(a) Install the 2 clips to the assist grip sub-assembly.

(b) Temporarily install the 2 assist grip covers to the assist grip sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

(c) Attach the clip to install the assist grip sub-assembly.

(d) Attach the claw to install the 2 assist grip covers.

NOTICE:

Check that the 2 clips are securely attached.

16. INSTALL REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the assist grip assembly.

17. INSTALL REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the assist grip assembly.

18. INSTALL VISOR HOLDER

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the opposite side.

(a) Push in the end of the visor holder to install the visor holder.

Install in this Direction

19. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Set the visor assembly LH into place by aligning it upward with the connector and screw fastening hole.

NOTICE:

  • When setting the part into place, move it straight upward so as not to damage the connector.
  • Hold the visor assembly with one hand so that it does not drop.

Install in this Direction

(b) Connect the visor assembly LH to the visor holder LH to set it into place.

(c) except "TORX" Type:

(1) Install the visor assembly LH with the 2 screws.

(d) for "TORX" Type:

(1) Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, install the visor assembly LH with the 2 "TORX" screws.

20. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

21. INSTALL INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH

(a) When reusing the inner roof side garnish assembly LH:

(1) Install 8 new clips to the inner roof side garnish assembly LH.

*a

Clip A

*b

Clip B

*c

Clip C

-

-

(b) Attach the clip to install the inner roof side garnish assembly LH.

*a

Clip A

*b

Clip B

*c

Clip C

-

-

22. INSTALL INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

23. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Attach the guide, claw and clip to install the deck trim side panel assembly LH.

(b) except "TORX" Screw:

(1) Install the screw.

(c) for "TORX" Screw:

(1) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, install the "TORX" screw.

(d) Install the clip.

Clip

Screw or "TORX" Screw

24. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Connect each connector.

(b) Attach the guide, claw and clip to install the deck trim side panel assembly RH.

(c) except "TORX" Screw:

(1) Install the screw.

(d) for "TORX" Screw:

(1) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, install the "TORX" screw.

(e) Install the clip.

Clip

Screw or "TORX" Screw

25. INSTALL LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the opposite side.

(a) Attach the guide to install the luggage hold belt striker assembly with the bolt.

26. INSTALL TETHER ANCHOR BRACKET SET

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the opposite side.

(a) Tighten the bolt to install the tether anchor bracket set.

(b) Attach the claw as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

27. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH

(a) Attach the claw and clip to install the rear seat side garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(b) Attach the claw as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

28. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

29. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH

(a) When reusing the center pillar garnish LH:

(1) Install a new clip.

(b) Attach the clip to install the center pillar garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(c) Install the 2 clips.

30. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

31. INSTALL LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH

(a) Attach the clip and claw to install the lower center pillar garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

32. INSTALL LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

33. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the front seat outer belt assembly LH with the bolt.

Torque:

42 N·m {428 kgf·cm, 31 ft·lbf}

34. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

35. INSTALL OUTER LAP BELT ANCHOR COVER

HINT:

Use the same procedure for both outer lap belt anchor covers.

(a) Attach the guide and claw to install the outer lap belt anchor cover.

36. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

(a) Install new 2 front pillar garnish clips to the front pillar garnish LH.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the position and direction of the front pillar garnish clip is correct when installing.

(b) Peel off the adhesive tape and remove the protective cover.

(c) Insert the guide in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(d) Push in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to attach the clip to install the front pillar garnish LH.

Install in this Direction

37. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

38. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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39. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

40. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

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41. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

42. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

(a) Attach the claw and align the guide in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(b) Push in the installation direction (1) shown in the illustration to attach the claw on the vehicle exterior side and align the guide.

Place Hand Here

Install in this Direction (1)

Install in this Direction (2)

(c) Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and attach the claw while pulling in the installation direction (2) to install the front door scuff plate LH.

43. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

44. INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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45. INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

46. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE

(a) Attach the claw and clip to install the rear No. 1 floor mat support side plate with the 2 screws.

47. INSTALL CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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48. INSTALL CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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49. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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50. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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51. INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HV Model)

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52. INSTALL NO. 3 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HV Model)

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53. INSTALL NO. 2 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HV Model)

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54. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

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55. INSTALL REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (FLOOR ANCHOR)

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56. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

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57. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

(a) Attach the claw and clip to install the rear floor finish plate.

58. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

(a) for Gasoline Model:

(1) Attach the claw and align the guide in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(2) Push in the installation direction (1) shown in the illustration to attach the claw on the vehicle exterior side and align the guide.

Place Hand Here

Install in this Direction (1)

Install in this Direction (2)

(3) Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and attach the claw while pulling in the installation direction (2) to install the rear door scuff plate LH.

(b) for HV Model:

(1) Attach the claw and clip and align the guide in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(2) Push in the installation direction (1) shown in the illustration to attach the claw on the vehicle exterior side and align the guide.

Place Hand Here

Install in this Direction (1)

Install in this Direction (2)

(3) Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and attach the claw while pulling in the installation direction (2) to install the rear door scuff plate LH.

59. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

60. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK

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61. INSTALL BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

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62. INSTALL SPARE WHEEL COVER STOPPER

(a) Install the spare wheel cover stopper.

63. INSTALL REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD

(a) Attach the guide and clip to install the rear No. 3 floor board.

64. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD

(a) Attach the guide and clip to install the rear No. 2 floor board.

65. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the deck board assembly.

66. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)

(a) Install the tonneau cover assembly.

67. INSPECT SEAT HEATER SYSTEM (w/ Seat Heater System)

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