Rear Wiper Motor Removal

Body Electrical. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Wiper And Washer. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH

  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH

  4. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH

  5. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY

  6. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY

  7. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR GROMMET

  8. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

Rear Wiper Motor -- Removal



1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
  1. w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
    After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.


2. REMOVE BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and 4 clips and remove the garnish.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and 2 clips and remove the garnish.



4. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.


5. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 13 clips and remove the trim board.

    HINT:
    1. Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    2. If the screwdriver cannot reach the clips, pull on the lower trim to remove it.

  1. Remove the 5 screws and the back door trim pocket.



6. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Widen each end of the cap 5 mm (0.19in).



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Lift the both widened ends of the cap.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Rotate the cap. Fix the cap in place.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the nut and arm and blade.



7. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR GROMMET


8. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and wiper motor.