High Mounted Stop Light Assembly Removal

Body Electrical. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Lighting. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH

  3. REMOVE REAR SPOILER

  4. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

High Mounted Stop Light Assembly -- 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.
NOTICE:
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 REAR SPOILER


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

  1. Remove the 3 bolts.



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

  1. Remove the 3 clips and spoiler.

  1. Disconnect the center stop light connector and remove the rear spoiler.



4. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY


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

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Remove the 2 screws and center stop light.