Removal [11/2018 - ]: Procedure

2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWDSECTION Procedure
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  1. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]

  2. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  3. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [02/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [08/2020 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2023 - ]

  4. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [02/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [08/2020 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2023 - ]

  5. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [02/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [08/2020 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [10/2023 - ]

  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [02/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [08/2020 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [10/2023 - ]

  7. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21 [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21 [02/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21 [08/2020 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22 [10/2023 - ]

  8. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [02/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [08/2020 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [10/2023 - ]

  9. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  10. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 39 [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 39 [02/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 39 [08/2020 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 40 [10/2023 - ]

  11. REMOVE TETHER ANCHOR BRACKET SET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41 [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41 [02/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41 [08/2020 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 42 [10/2023 - ]

  12. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 42 [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 42 [02/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 42 [08/2020 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 [10/2023 - ]

  13. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 [02/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 [08/2020 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 44 [10/2023 - ]

  14. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (w/ Woofer) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [11/2018 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [10/2023 - ]

  15. REMOVE 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY 
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    Bolt
    Connector
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 4WD ECU 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.