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How to Repair the Door Lock on a Toyota RAV 4

Model: Toyota Rav 4 MK 3, Xa30 - Years 2006-2013
Part: Door lock

This guide outlines the steps to dismantle and repair the door lock on a Toyota RAV 4. First, open the front door and start removing the door panel by taking off the plastic covers of the handle and window switch; then disconnect the electrical connector found at the back, as illustrated in the video. Once the door panel is removed, take out the lock cylinder, then detach the lock; replace the central locking mechanism if faulty, and reassemble everything!

Updated on 7 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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