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Replacing the door lock cylinder on the Toyota Rav 4

Model: Toyota Rav 4 Xa30, MK 3 - Years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Door lock

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In this tutorial video, you will see how to disassemble and replace, in simple and quick steps, the lock cylinder of the Toyota Rav 4. First, open the front door and start by removing the plastic cap on the side, prying it off with something thin; then, unscrew the screw found inside the hole (using a Torx T30 screwdriver) to release and remove the lock cylinder, as illustrated in the video.

Now, remove the cylinder and replace it with the new one, reassembling everything!


Updated on 10 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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