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How to Replace the Tailgate Lock on the Toyota RAV 4?

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

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To replace the tailgate lock on the Toyota RAV 4, first open the tailgate and detach the interior trim by unclipping it: this will allow access to the inside of the tailgate and you can locate the lock. The lock can be removed from its housing by loosening the screws that secure it on the side and disconnecting the connectors inside; once the old lock is removed, insert the new one and ensure everything functions correctly.


Updated on 19 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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