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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2008RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEINTERIOR MOULDING / TRIMDASHBOARD / INSTRUMENT PANELSERVICE AND REPAIRUPPER INSTRUMENT PANELINSTALLATION
2008 Toyota RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Installation
2008 Toyota RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Installation
INSTRUMENT PANEL: UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL: INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL
(a) Attach the 6 clips and 5 claws to install the instrument panel.
(b) Connect the connectors and clamps.
(c) Install the 2 bolts and 2 screws.
(d) Connect the passenger airbag connector.
(e) Install the 2 bolts to the passenger airbag.
Torque: 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
2. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Installation
3. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Installation
4. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Installation
5. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY CENTER
(a) Attach the 5 clips to install the instrument panel register.
6. INSTALL RADIO RECEIVER
(a) Connect the connectors.
(b) Attach the 4 clips to install the radio receiver.
(c) Install the 4 bolts.
7. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL CENTER
(a) Connect the connector.
(b) Attach the 3 clips and 3 claws to install the cluster finish panel.
8. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL CENTER
(a) Connect the connector.
(b) Attach the 3 clips and 3 claws to install the cluster finish panel.
9. INSTALL COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the connector.
(b) Attach the 2 clips to install the combination meter.
(c) Install the 2 screws.
10. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Attach the 4 clips and 6 claws to install the instrument cluster finish panel.
11. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
12. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
(a) Check the SRS warning light Diagnosis System.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.