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Where is the battery located in the Toyota RAV4 and how to replace it?

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

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In this video, you can see where the battery is located in the Toyota RAV4 and how to proceed if you need to replace it, a very simple and quick operation. As shown, the battery is positioned inside the engine bay, specifically on the driver's side beneath the front plastic cover.

To access it and subsequently replace it, first remove this cover, then disconnect both terminals using a 10 mm socket spanner. Next, unscrew the nuts of the mounting bracket with a 12 mm spanner, extract the battery, and fit the replacement by following the reverse procedure.


Updated on 7 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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