RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
(5) Completely cover the airbag with a 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 120 mm (4.72 in.) piece of cloth or nylon, and secure the cover with adhesive
tape as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.
18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Upper Instrument Panel/Removal
19. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 9 claws.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Using a clip remover, detach the 2 clips and remove the scuff plate.
20. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT: Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
21. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
(a) Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip.
22. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
(a) Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip.
23. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
(a) Disconnect the front seat outer belt floor anchor.
(1) Remove the anchor cover.