LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Toyota >> 2016 >> RAV4 XLE, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Body & Frame >> Exterior Body Panels >> (Door / Hatch) (Service Information) (Except Hybrid) >> Rear Door >> Reassembly [12/2012 - 08/2016] >> Procedure

Reassembly [12/2012 - 08/2016]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL REAR DOOR PANEL CUSHION 
    1. Install a new rear door panel cushion.
  2. INSTALL REAR DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2015 - ]

  3. INSTALL REAR DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE STRIPE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  4. INSTALL REAR DOOR OUTSIDE STRIPE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  5. INSTALL DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING CLIP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  6. INSTALL REAR DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  7. INSTALL REAR DOOR FRAME GARNISH LH 
    1. Attach the claw to install the rear door frame garnish LH.
  8. INSTALL REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH 
    1. Attach the 19 clips to install the rear door weatherstrip LH.
  9. INSTALL REAR DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Apply MP grease to the sliding area of the rear door check assembly LH.
    2. When reusing a bolt labeled B:
      1. Clean the threads of the bolt with non-residue solvent.
      2. Apply adhesive to the threads of the bolt.

        Adhesive

        Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent.

    3. Install the door check to the door panel with the 2 bolts labeled A.
      GTY381360Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Bolt A
      *2 Bolt B

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

    4. Install the rear door check assembly with the 2 bolts labeled B.

      Torque: 30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

  10. INSTALL REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Apply MP grease to the sliding area of the rear door outside handle frame sub-assembly LH.
      GTY368242Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Outside
      *B Inside
    2. Attach the claw to install the rear door outside handle frame sub-assembly LH.
    3. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the screw.

      Torque: 4.0 N*m (41 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf) 

  11. INSTALL REAR DOOR FRONT OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD 
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the rear door front outside handle pad.
  12. INSTALL REAR DOOR REAR OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD 
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the rear door rear outside handle pad.
  13. INSTALL REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Apply MP grease to the sliding area of the rear door outside handle assembly LH.
    2. Install the rear door outside handle assembly LH by moving it in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.
      GTY384059Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      If the bellcrank lever is not pulled and held when installing the outside handle, the bellcrank lever will interfere with the outside handle and the release plate will be damaged.

  14. INSTALL REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER LH 
    1. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the screw to install the rear door outside handle cover LH.

      Torque: 4.0 N*m (41 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf) 

  15. INSTALL REAR DOOR INSIDE LOCKING CABLE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the rear door inside locking cable assembly LH.
    2. Attach the 3 claws to close the cover.
  16. INSTALL REAR DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the rear door lock remote control cable assembly LH.
    2. Attach the claw to close the cover.
  17. INSTALL REAR DOOR WITH MOTOR LOCK ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  18. INSTALL REAR DOOR LOCK CHILD PROTECTION COVER LH 
    1. Install the rear door lock child protection cover LH.
  19. INSTALL REAR DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  20. INSTALL REAR DOOR STIFFENER CUSHION LH 

    HINT: 

    When installing the rear door stiffener cushion LH, heat the rear door panel using a heat light.

    Standard

    Item Temperature
    Rear Door Panel 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the rear door panel excessively.

    1. Clean the rear door panel surface.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the rear door panel surface.
      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the rear door panel.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
    2. Install a new rear door stiffener cushion LH.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the rear door stiffener cushion LH.
      2. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the rear door stiffener cushion LH.

        HINT: 

        After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

      3. Install the rear door stiffener cushion LH with the 2 bolts.

        HINT: 

        Press the rear door stiffener cushion LH firmly to install it.

        Torque: 6.2 N*m (63 kgf*cm, 55 in.*lbf) 

  21. INSTALL POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  22. INSTALL REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Apply MP grease to the sliding and rotating areas of the rear door window regulator.
    2. Temporarily install the temporary bolt to the rear door window regulator.
    3. Install the rear door window regulator with the 3 bolts, and then tighten the temporary bolt.
      GTY366191Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Temporary Bolt

      HINT: 

      Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Be careful not to drop the rear door window regulator as it may become damaged.

    4. Connect the connector.
  23. INSTALL REAR DOOR GLASS CHANNEL FILLER 
    1. Install a new rear door glass channel filler to the rear door glass as shown in the illustration.
      GTY371521Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Front Side
      *B Rear Side
      *a Edge of curved surface

      Standard

      Area Dimension
      A 42 mm (1.65 in.)
      B 12 mm (0.472 in.)
  24. INSTALL REAR DOOR GLASS CHANNEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Apply soapy water to the inside of the rear door glass channel sub-assembly LH.
    2. Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap the rear door glass channel sub-assembly LH onto the rear door glass sub-assembly LH to install the rear door glass channel sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY381343Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Front Side
      *B Rear Side
      *a Edge of curved surface

      Standard

      Area Dimension
      A 42 mm (1.65 in.)
      B 12 mm (0.472 in.)
      NOTE:

      To prevent damaging the rear door glass sub-assembly, be careful not to strike the channel with too much force.

  25. INSTALL REAR DOOR GLASS RUN LH 
    1. Install the front side of the rear door glass run.
  26. INSTALL REAR DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Temporarily install the rear power window regulator switch assembly with rear door armrest base panel.
    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
    3. Operate the rear door window regulator so that the rear door glass can be installed.
    4. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 08/2016]

    5. Remove the rear power window regulator switch assembly with rear door armrest base panel.
    6. Apply MP grease to the sliding area of the rear door glass channel as shown in the illustration.

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      A 157 mm (6.18 in.)
      B 25 mm (0.984 in.)
      C 5 mm (0.197 in.)
      GTY371941Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 MP Grease
    7. Slide the rear door glass sub-assembly LH to install it as shown in the illustration.
      GTY378852Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the door glass.

  27. INSTALL REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP LH 
    1. Install the rear door quarter window weatherstrip LH to the rear door quarter window glass LH.
  28. INSTALL REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS LH 
    1. Install the rear door quarter window glass LH.
  29. INSTALL REAR DOOR WINDOW DIVISION BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Align the rear door glass run with the rear door window division bar.
    2. Insert the rear door window division bar together with the rear door glass run into the rear door panel.
    3. Install the screw and 2 bolts.

      Screws 

      Torque: 3.6 N*m (37 kgf*cm, 32 in.*lbf) 

      Bolt 

      Torque: 6.2 N*m (63 kgf*cm, 55 in.*lbf) 

    4. Finish installing the upper side of the rear door glass run.
  30. INSTALL REAR DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH 
    1. Apply new butyl tape to the rear door panel.
    2. Pass the rear door inside locking cable, rear door lock remote control cable and wire harness through a new rear door service hole cover, and then attach the rear door service hole cover using the reference points on the rear door panel.
      GTY367498Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Reference Point
      NOTE:
      • Securely install the rear door service hole cover to prevent wrinkles and air bubbles.
      • There should be no wrinkles or folds after installing the rear door service hole cover.
      • After installing the rear door service hole cover, check the seal quality.
  31. INSTALL REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  32. INSTALL REAR DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH 
    1. Install the rear door inner glass weatherstrip LH to the rear door trim board sub-assembly LH and fold down the 6 claws in the directions indicated by the arrows in the illustration.
      GTY378851Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. INSTALL REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Attach the 2 claws and guide to install the rear door inside handle sub-assembly LH.
  34. INSTALL REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Connect the rear door lock remote control cable LH and rear door inside locking cable LH.
    2. Engage the rear door lock remote control cable assembly LH and rear door inside locking cable assembly LH to the 2 clamps.
    3. Attach the 8 clips to install the rear door trim board sub-assembly LH.
    4. Install the 3 screws.
  35. INSTALL REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH 
    1. Attach the 3 claws to install the rear door inside handle bezel plug LH.
  36. INSTALL DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER LH 
    1. Attach the 5 claws, 2 clips and guide to install the door assist grip cover LH.
  37. INSTALL REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  38. INSTALL REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL 
    1. Connect the connector.
    2. Attach the 5 claws, 2 guides and 2 clips to install the rear power window regulator switch assembly with rear door armrest base panel.
  39. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 08/2016]

  40. CHECK POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM 

    Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to OPERATION CHECK [10/2015 - ]

  41. CHECK POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM 

    Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2012 - ]