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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2020RAV4 XLE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTHEADLIGHTSLIGHTING SYSTEM (EXT) - SERVICE INFORMATION (2 OF 2)REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLYDISASSEMBLY [11/2018 - ]PROCEDURE
2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWD

Disassembly [11/2018 - ]: Procedure

2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWDSECTION Procedure
  1. REMOVE REAR LIGHT GASKET 
    1. Remove the 3 rear light gaskets.
      NOTE:

      Do not reuse the rear light gasket.

      GTY875861Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a When removing from the rear light assembly LH *b When removing from the vehicle
  2. REMOVE BACK-UP LIGHT BULB 
    1. Detach the wire harness clamp.
      GTY870495Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Unlock Position Mark
      Turn in this Direction
    2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise until it is aligned with the unlock position mark to disconnect the bulb socket.
    3. Remove the back-up light bulb from the bulb socket.
      GTY890804Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  3. REMOVE REAR LIGHT SOCKET AND WIRE LH 
    1. GTY901744Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and disconnect the connector.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Detach the wire harness clamp.
    3. Disconnect the connector to remove the rear light socket and wire LH.
  4. REMOVE REAR LIGHT LED LH 
    1. Using a T20H "TORX" driver, remove the "TORX" screw.
      GTY905314Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the rear light LED LH counterclockwise until the matchmark is aligned with the unlock position mark and remove it.
      GTY906154Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
      *b Unlock Position Mark
      Turn in this Direction
  5. REMOVE REAR LIGHT GASKET 
    1. Remove the rear light gasket.
      GTY905258Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      The rear light gasket cannot be reused.

  6. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK DOOR GARNISH RETAINER 
    1. Using a T20H "TORX" driver, remove the "TORX" screw.
      GTY893199Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the guide to remove the No. 2 back door garnish retainer.
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