Lighting

Front door courtesy switch

2steps
~12min
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Components
Toyota RAV4. Front door courtesy switch

Removal Hint:
  • Use the same procedures for the rh and lh sides.
  • The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
  1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  1. Remove front door courtesy light switch assembly
Toyota RAV4. Remove front door courtesy light switch assembly

  1. Remove the bolt and switch.
  2. Disconnect the connector.
Inspection
  1. Inspect front door courtesy light switch assembly
Toyota RAV4. Inspect front door courtesy light switch assembly

  1. Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance

If the result is not as specified, replace the switch assembly.

Test yourself

A quick Toyota RAV4 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.