RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
LIGHTING: LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Tire Carrier): REMOVAL
REMOVAL
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.
2. REMOVE BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH See: Body and Frame/Doors, Hood and Trunk/Trunk / Liftgate/Service and Repair/Disassembly
3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH See: Body and Frame/Doors, Hood and Trunk/Trunk / Liftgate/Service and Repair/Disassembly
4. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH See: Body and Frame/Doors, Hood and Trunk/Trunk / Liftgate/Service and Repair/Disassembly
5. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD See: Body and Frame/Doors, Hood and Trunk/Trunk / Liftgate/Service and Repair/Disassembly
6. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
7. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the light as shown in the illustration.
Disassembly
LIGHTING: LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Tire Carrier): DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT BULB
(a) Turn the bulb/socket unit in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull to remove it.
(b) Remove the bulb from the socket.
Reassembly
LIGHTING: LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Tire Carrier): REASSEMBLY
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL LICENSE PLATE LIGHT BULB