Fuel Lid Lock Control: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
- REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
- REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH
- REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
- Remove the rear No. 1 seat (see REMOVAL ).
- REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY RH
- Remove the rear No. 1 seat (see REMOVAL ).
- REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
- REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
- REMOVE SWITCH BASE (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
- REMOVE CONSOLE CUP HOLDER BOX (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
- REMOVE UPPER REAR CONSOLE PANEL SUBASSEMBLY (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
- REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER INNER LH (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER INNER RH (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See REMOVAL
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
- REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
- REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM POCKET SUBASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
- REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 1 BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
- REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat)
- Remove the rear No. 2 seat (see REMOVAL ).
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat)
- Remove the rear No. 2 seat (see REMOVAL ).
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 3 BOARD
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 2 BOARD
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 1 MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER BEZEL LH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER BEZEL RH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE TETHER ANCHOR BRACKET SUBASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY
- Partially remove the floor carpet.
HINT:
It is not necessary to fully remove the floor carpet. Partially remove it so that the lock control cable can be removed in a later step.
- Partially remove the floor carpet.
- REMOVE FUEL LID LOCK CONTROL CABLE SUBASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt and fuel lid lock open lever.
- Remove the tape and cable from the clamps as shown in the illustration.
- Turn the lock retainer counterclockwise and remove the cable from the retainer.
- REMOVE FUEL FILLER OPENING LID LOCK RETAINER
- Turn the lock retainer clockwise and remove the lock retainer as shown in the illustration.