Exterior

Removal

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
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Hint:

When removing the spoiler, heat the vehicle body and spoiler using a heat light.

Standard heating temperature
Notice:

Do not heat the vehicle body and spoiler excessively.

  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 back door center garnish (see page ed-59)
  2. Remove rear spoiler
  3. Remove the 3 bolts.
    Toyota RAV4. Remove rear spoiler

  1. Remove the 3 clips and spoiler.
  2. Disconnect the center stop light connector and remove the rear spoiler.
    Toyota RAV4. Remove rear spoiler

  1. Remove center stop light
Toyota RAV4. Remove center stop light

  1. Remove the 2 screws and center stop light.

Test yourself

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