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Removing the Cabin Heater Radiator from the Toyota Rav 4 MK1

Model: Toyota Rav 4 MK 1, Xa10 - Years 1994-2000
Part: Heater core

In this video tutorial, follow the main instructions to remove and replace the cabin heater radiator of the first series Toyota Rav 4. First, open the bonnet and disconnect the positive and negative terminals. Then, get inside the car and start removing all the upper and lower plastics of the dashboard, as shown in the video. Next, remove the airbag and the steering wheel, taking out all the central instrumentation. Once the entire dashboard is removed, you can access the radiator. Disconnect the pipe to replace it with the new one.

Updated on 3 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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