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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2020RAV4 XLE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCOLLISION/AVOIDANCECRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM - SERVICE INFORMATIONCAMERA HEATERREMOVAL [12/2021 - ]PROCEDURE

2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWD

Removal [12/2021 - ]: Procedure

2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWDSECTION Procedure

REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - ]

REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION WITH HEATER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

Do not touch the inner surface of the forward recognition with heater hood sub-assembly.
Do not apply force to the heating element of the forward recognition with heater hood sub-assembly or an open circuit may result.

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Inner Surface of Forward Recognition with Heater Hood Sub-assembly

Disconnect the connector.

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NOTE:

When disconnecting the connector, do not forcibly pull the wire harness.

Detach the connector clamp.

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Remove the wire harness from the guide in the order shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
Do not pull the harness forcibly when remove the wire harness.

Push the claw and pull the forward recognition with heater hood sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) in the illustration to detach the claw.

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	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)
	Push
	Heater Area

NOTE:

Do not press the heater area.

Pull the forward recognition with heater hood sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) as shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the forward recognition with heater hood sub-assembly.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.