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How to remove the door panel on a Toyota RAV4?

Model: Toyota Rav 4 MK 4, Xa40 - Years 2013-2018
Part: Door trim panel

In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the front door panel on a Toyota RAV4, an extremely simple and quick operation. First, open the door in question, then unclip the small cover inside the opening handle, the internal cover of the mirror, and the cover of the armrest handle. Once this is done, unscrew all the screws indicated with a simple cross-head screwdriver, remove the window switch console, and, prying along the entire perimeter, separate the panel from the door. To fit the replacement, simply follow the reverse procedure.

Updated on 6 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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