Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM10000000258AU
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2022 -           ]
Title: INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: INSTALLATION; 2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

(a) Push in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration and insert the guide to set the instrument panel safety pad assembly.

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(b) Install the instrument panel safety pad assembly with the 5 bolts <B>, nut <E> and 2 clips <D>.

(c) Attach the clamp.

Bolt <B>

Nut <E>

Clip <D>

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(d) for Automatic Air Conditioning System:

Attach the claw to install the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor.

(e) Install the steering column assembly with 2 nuts for the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.

Torque:

36 N·m {367 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}

(f) w/ Interior Illumination:

Connect the connector.

(g) Connect each connector.

*A

w/ Navigation System

*B

w/ Navigation System or Telematics Transceiver

(h) Install the 2 bolts <C>.

Bolt <C>

Torque:

20 N·m {204 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf}

(i) Connect the connector and attach the guide.

(j) Connect the airbag connector.

NOTICE:

When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

*A

for Dual Type

*B

for Single Type

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2. INSTALL HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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3. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

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4. INSTALL NO. 2 SPEAKER HOLE COVER

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

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(b) Attach the clip to install the No. 2 speaker hole cover as shown in the illustration.

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5. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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6. INSTALL INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

(a) Attach the guide as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Attach the clip to install the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.

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7. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

(a) Attach the clip to install the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish as shown in the illustration.

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8. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

(a) Attach the clip to install the lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Install the 3 screws <A> and 2 bolts <B>.

Bolt <B>

Screw <A>

9. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY

(a) With the glove compartment door assembly in the assembly position, attach the hinge horizontally.

*a

Assembly Position

*b

Closed Position

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NOTICE:

Attach the hinges from the top will deform the hinges. Be sure to install the glove compartment door assembly horizontally.

(b) Slightly bend the stoppers (A) and (B) in the directions indicated by the arrows in the illustration and attach the stoppers to install the glove compartment door assembly.

*1

Glove Compartment Door Stopper Sub-assembly

*a

Stopper

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(c) Attach the claw to install the glove compartment door stopper sub-assembly.

10. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) w/ Foot light:

Attach the clamp and connect the connector.

HINT:

Even if there is no foot light, if there is a connector, connect the connector and attach the clamp.

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

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(c) Lift up in the installation direction, attach the claw in the order shown in the illustration to install the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

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11. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

(a) Attach the clamp and clip to install the cowl side trim board RH in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.

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(b) Install the cap nut.

12. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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13. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

(a) Install the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH.

14. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

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15. INSTALL NO. 1 SPEAKER HOLE COVER

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

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(b) Attach the clip to install the No. 1 speaker hole cover as shown in the illustration.

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16. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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17. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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18. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) w/ Smart Key System:

Connect the connector.

(b) Attach the clip to install the lower instrument panel finish panel assembly as shown in the illustration.

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19. INSTALL FUSE BOX OPENING COVER

(a) for HV Model:

Connect the connector.

(b) Attach the clamp.

*A

for 6 Switch Type

*B

for 3 Switch Type

*C

for 7 Switch Type

(c) Connect each connector.

(d) Attach the clip to install the fuse box opening cover as shown in the illustration.

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Bolt <B> or <F>

(e) Install the bolt <B> or <F>.

20. INSTALL FUEL LID LOCK OPEN LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model)

(a) Attach the guide and claw to install the fuel lid lock open lever sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow as shown in the illustration.

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21. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Attach the guide and claw to install the hood lock control lever sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.

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22. INSTALL INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

(a) Attach the guide as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Attach the clip to install the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.

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23. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

(a) Install the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

24. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) w/ Foot light:

(1) Attach the claw to install the DLC3.

(2) Attach the clamp and connect the connector.

(b) w/o Foot Light:

(1) Attach the claw to install the DLC3.

HINT:

Even if there is no foot light, if there is a connector, connect the connector and attach the clamp.

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

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(d) Lift up in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to attach the guide and claw to install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

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(e) Install the 3 screws <A>.

Screw <A>

25. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

(a) Attach the guide and clip to install the cowl side trim board LH in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.

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(b) Install the cap nut.

26. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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27. INSTALL LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

(a) Connect each connector.

(b) Attach the clip to install the lower center instrument panel finish panel.

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28. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY

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29. INSTALL COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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30. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) for 7 Inch Display:

(1) Attach the clip to install the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

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(2) Attach the claw and guide.

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(b) for 12.3 Inch Display:

(1) Attach the clip to install the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

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(2) Attach the claw and guide.

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31. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

(a) Attach the guide and clip to install the instrument cluster finish panel garnish as shown in the illustration.

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32. INSTALL RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET

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33. INSTALL CENTER UPPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

(a) for 8 Inch Display:

(1) Attach the clip to install the center upper instrument cluster finish panel.

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(b) for 10.5 Inch Display:

(1) Attach the clip to install the center upper instrument cluster finish panel.

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34. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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35. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

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NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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36. INSTALL BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

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37. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for HV Model)

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38. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

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39. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

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40. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

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41. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

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