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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2008RAV4 LIMITED, 2.4 D, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMEXTERIORFRONT BUMPERREASSEMBLY
2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 2.4 D, FWD

Front Bumper: Reassembly

2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 2.4 D, FWDSECTION Reassembly
  1. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION LH (for Wide Body) 
    1. Attach the 7 outside moulding retainers to install the extension.
      Fig 1: Identifying Outside Moulding Retainers And Extension LH
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  2. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION RH (for Wide Body) 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  3. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER LH (w/o Fog Light) 
    1. Install the bumper hole cover with the fog light mounting bracket and 3 bolts.
      Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Hole Cover And Fog Light Mounting Bracket
      G04492211Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER RH (w/o Fog Light) 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  5. INSTALL FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the fog light mounting bracket with the 3 bolts.
    2. Install the fog light with the screw.
      3. Fig 3: Identifying Fog Light Mounting Bracket
      G04492212Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  7. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ARM HOLE COVER LH 
    1. Install the hook.
    2. Attach the 2 claws and install the hole cover.
      3. Fig 4: Identifying Claws And Arm Hole Cover
      G04492213Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ARM HOLE COVER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  9. INSTALL NO. 2 RADIATOR GRILLE LOWER 
    1. Install the radiator grille and attach the 16 claws.
      Fig 5: Identifying Radiator Grille Claws
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  10. INSTALL NO. 1 RADIATOR GRILLE LOWER 
    1. Install the radiator grille and attach the 18 claws.
      Fig 6: Identifying Radiator Grille Lower Claws
      G04492215Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the radiator grille with the 6 claws.
      Fig 7: Identifying Radiator Grille Sub-Assembly Claws
      G04492216Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.
      Fig 8: Identifying Radiator Grille Sub-Assembly Bolts And Nuts
      G04492217Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL HOOD TO RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL 
    1. Attach the 9 clips and install the hood to radiator grille seal.
      2. Fig 9: Identifying Hood To Radiator Grille Seal Clips
      G00397647Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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