EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING: REMOVAL; 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000002EKE8
Model Year Start: 2024	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [10/2023 - ]
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING: REMOVAL; 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 - ]

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 front door window frame moulding are shown below.

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedures	Necessary Procedures	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedures are not Performed
*: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here
Removal and installation of auxiliary battery terminal	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for HV Model)*
		Pre-collision system
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system
Front door glass sub-assembly LH Front door glass sub-assembly RH Front door glass run LH Front door glass run RH	Initialize power window control system	Auto up and down function Jam protection function Catch protection function Remote control function Wireless transmitter-linked function Key-linked function Key-off operation function Window open warning function

NOTICE:

After the ignition switch is turned off, the audio and visual system records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, make sure to wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and the security lock setting has been enabled, multi-display operations will be disabled upon next startup unless the password is entered. Be sure to check the security lock setting before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedures	Necessary Procedures	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedures are not Performed
1: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here 2: w/o Power Back Door System
Removal and installation of auxiliary battery terminal	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)	Stop and start system
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for Gasoline Model)*1
		Pre-collision system
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system
	Back door lock initialization*2	Power door lock control system
Front door glass sub-assembly LH Front door glass sub-assembly RH Front door glass run LH Front door glass run RH	Initialize power window control system	Auto up and down function Jam protection function Catch protection function Remote control function Wireless transmitter-linked function Key-linked function Key-off operation function Window open warning function

NOTICE:

After the ignition switch is turned off, the audio and visual system records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, make sure to wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and the security lock setting has been enabled, multi-display operations will be disabled upon next startup unless the password is entered. Be sure to check the security lock setting before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
When performing removal for the front door window frame moulding, disconnect the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal after fully opening the front door glass.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

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3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for HV Model)

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4. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

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5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) for A25A-FXS:

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(b) for A25A-FKS:

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NOTICE:

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

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6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL LH

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7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER LH

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8. REMOVE MULTIPLEX NETWORK MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)

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9. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side)

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10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH

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12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT BELT SEAL LH

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13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

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14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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15. REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH LH

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16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN LH

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17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FIX WINDOW GLASS LH

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19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING LH

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20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH

(a) Using a clip remover with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the clip.

Protective Tape

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the clip and remove part of the front door weatherstrip LH.

21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH (CENTER PILLAR SIDE)

HINT:

When removing the front door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side), if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the front door panel and front door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side) using a heat light.

Standard:

Item	Temperature
Front Door Panel	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Front Door Window Frame Moulding LH (Center Pillar Side)	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 front door panel and front door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side) excessively.

(a) Using a heat light, heat the front door panel and front door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side).

(b) Apply protective tape around the front door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side) as shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(d) Using a scraper, start from the top and remove the double-sided tape from the back of the front door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side).

*a	Double-sided Tape

(e) Detach the guide and remove the front door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side).

	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)

22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR PANEL PROTECTOR LH

(a) Remove the front door panel protector LH.

Remove in this Direction

23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH

(a) Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.

(b) Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.

Standard Measurement:

Area	Measurement
A	5.0 mm (0.197 in.)

NOTICE:

Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

Tape

Protective Tape

(d) Lightly press the drill bit against the rivets to drill off the rivet flanges, and remove the 7 rivets.

CAUTION:

Be careful of the drilled rivets, as they may be hot.

NOTICE:

Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.
Prying the rivets with the drill may damage the rivet installation holes or drill bit.

(e) Detach the guide to remove the front door upper window frame moulding LH from the front door frame.

(f) Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.