How to Remove a Door Panel in a Toyota RAV4 (2001 to 2005)

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10 жыл бұрын

Toyota Door Panel Removal and lock fix. Learn step-by-step, how to remove the door panel from a Toyota RAV4. I show you all of the tricks so you dont break anything or damage the door in the removal process. I also show you how to fix the common problem where the door key lock doesn't work.
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@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын

+Dave Johnson, I cannot reply to your comment for some reason so I hope you see this. Thanks for the comment! The door lock actuator rod snapped in the white plastic piece really tight. I tried to pop it out but it wouldnt. In retrospect I should have used a zip tie just to ensure no future problems. I did not think of it at the time because it was in there nice and tight.

@zacharyc3102 3 жыл бұрын

@Chris Fix, where did you get your panel remover tool? Can you send me a link on where I could pick one up?

@ian-km9mv 3 жыл бұрын

In 6 years you have accomplished so much like buying and building a protect car,helping people,making money from fixing cars,helping people,teaching millions of people what to do in cars,etc thank you Chris

@dianeruiz0721 9 ай бұрын

This helped me not to be afraid to do this myself! Thanks very much Chris ❤

@quigs007 5 жыл бұрын

Legend I own a RAV4 and was stuck on that door handle, this has help amazingly thank you Chris fix

@musicgeek3752 4 жыл бұрын

A fun and easy video down the road might be a window motor and regulator replacement. There are plenty of them on KZfaq but none from a guy using basic hand tools in north Jersey! In typical fashion of going all out maybe you could mod a vehicle to have all auto powered windows to give it that extra certified Chrisfix touch! Thanks for all you've done. You've given me so much confidence over the years to tackle my problems head-on instead of paying insane prices for someone else to do it for me and assuming it wasnt something I could have just done myself on a Saturday afternoon. I've saved thousands on my car and hope for tens of thousands more smiles per gallon!

@sukhmaidickoff 5 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Just removed the door panel on my dads 2003 RAV4. Took me no more than 5 minutes after watching this video, the small panel at the electric window control caused me the most trouble. It´s also nice to know where to look for the clips on the door panel

@tzerkumpel 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it's really easy. I have broke the windows control panel latch and maybe something else before your video. tomorrow I'll take a new attempt. hope I'll be a winner.

@0860888080 2 жыл бұрын

I thought I had seen all ChrisFix videos. Today, my father-in-law needed help figuring out how to fix the door of his Rav4. I was sure I would have a hard time finding a video helping me, but Boom! out of nowhere, a 7-year-old Chrisfix video showing in detail everything I needed to know. This guy is an endless pit of great videos!

@chrisfix 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video helped out!

@leafybreezestudios1025 6 ай бұрын

Legend mate, you helped me get a mate out of a tricky situation. Thank you

@bryanpope2615 8 жыл бұрын

This is by far the finest quality remodel video I have seen right down to the cross-fades. By the way, this walkthrough is suitable for 98- 2000 models. I have a 99 and I thank you very much.

@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын

+Bryan Pope Great! Glad the video was helpful!

@sorinnsk2575 7 жыл бұрын

maybe the best DIY I 've seen so far. Congrats ! Many thanks! This helped me big time! Regards !

@stuff6063 4 жыл бұрын

best video of this task that I have seen .. brief, straightforward, talking is limited to the task itself (no personal yak about self or unrelated topics). Well done ! and THANK YOU ! I'm of the generation when speaker covers simply popped off or had their own screws. Am annoyed I have to remove so much stuff just to change a speaker, but your video has made that task so much easier without me breaking something

@briancolety3327 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Super helpful and I used it to replace a broken side mirror on a 2001 RAV4. Thank you!!

@steadyeddie7453 5 жыл бұрын

I would add to your well explained video to secure the linkage rod in the plastic retainer clip with something like a tiny cable tie or if you have heat shrink tubing then slide a 2" length of tubing over the plastic retainer, past where the linkage connects. Then connect the linkage and slide the heat shrink back up and over the connection. Heat with a hair dryer or heat gun and never have to worry about it popping out again. Thanks for the detailed video.

@richardsth1 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent work. I needed this as I had to replace the wing mirror. The two long screws in the door handle had me stumped for a long time.

@TechWithVille 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This helped me out a lot when I replaced a sideview mirror and repaired dents on my RAV4 II 2003.

@mrfixit007 7 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Good explanation and great camera work. Thanks

@mattkeefe3850 10 жыл бұрын

Well done. You explain things very well. The camera work and editing are very efficient and don't waste any time.

@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын

Matt Keefe Thanks Matt! Glad the video was helpful and you liked it!

@Infernalis1 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. My window on the drivers side was stuck in the down position, this really helped me a lot. I got the window fixed, and everything is back together. Your video helped me get the door panel out of my way without messing it up. Greatly appreciated.

@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын

Infernalis1 Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!

@fatalstreet1650 2 жыл бұрын

Ihml...I looked all over for a video and of course from Google to Chris lol awesome, I'm so happy to see how far you've gone. Thx bud

@vicentetorres1880 2 жыл бұрын

I have a RAV4 2005 from NEW so this video is very helpfull to me. Thank you chris

@opsdaddy 6 жыл бұрын

Terrific, informative video. Helped me immensely! Thanks so much!

@bakedbean1053 4 жыл бұрын

Wasn’t gonna attempt taking door panel off my rav4 till looked at your vid ... omg was a doddle after watching it .. took 2 minutes .. thank u

@joetang9672 2 ай бұрын

Very handy guide, still useful in 2024! Cheers. 👍

@chrisfix 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad this is still useful! Thanks!

@jomo5529 4 жыл бұрын

Great job in showing us!

@tjscuroko2701 8 жыл бұрын

thanks man. I'm going to change my speakers soon on my 2003. thanks for the tips in putting tape on the screwdriver and the clipmremover. I don't care if I scratch my car but I'm swapping out my dad's speakers in his car for father's day and I really want to avoid damage removing the door panel.

@VinnyjojoFish 7 жыл бұрын

Extremely well made and helpful video. Thank you

@DavidJohnson-lx7qr 10 жыл бұрын

Great video and may come in handy should I have to access the inside of my 2014 RAV. But if the door lock actuator rod popped out once, isn't there a good chance it will do it again, unless you do something to secure it more permanently in the plastic clip?

@aaronross2565 9 жыл бұрын

This is a great how-to video. Clear, concise, and well shot. Thank you very much.

@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын

Aaron Ross Thanks Aaron! I try to make all of my how to videos clear and concise so you can learn how to fix your car yourself, save money, and feel that amazing feeling that you get when you fix the problem yourself!

@FnBrClips942 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfix I like your videos

@pete9b 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Thanks.

@oljobo 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video ‼️😃

@davec6462 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris - very helpful!

@frankygs1 4 жыл бұрын

Well done!!I have a question do you have a video for replace a power door lock actuator,thanks for your help

@valenimi1108 7 жыл бұрын

j Just saved me a lot of time and money, Mr. Fixx. thank you very much.

@sa-bt5iq 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Excellent video and description!

@donperera687 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the great video, very nicely explained. Very clever work.

@chrisfix 5 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful

@sachakansky7899 4 жыл бұрын

Great video , pretty much spot on for a 2000 Rav4 aswell

@mikemiller1878 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just what I needed.

@gdawwg1125 3 жыл бұрын

thanks ChrisFix. this helped me

@josephedmonds8882 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude. Helped a lot 👍👍👍

@salvadorplascencia5569 8 жыл бұрын

awesome video very helpful thanks for all this tips.

@tonytube27 8 жыл бұрын

Watched the video after I got stuck removing the panel from the sides and learned to remove the piece covering the two screws and voila!Saved the day!!

@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын

+tonytube27 Awesome! I am glad the video was helpful!

@andrzejturczyn654 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it was very helpful.

@MrJimbolinho 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!! About to replace front speakers and this helps alot.

@chrisfix 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the videos helped out a lot!

@danmorgoshi7598 2 жыл бұрын

.... You're THE BEST Chris .. Thank you .. !! ✌

@chuenengyang3685 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making the instruction.

@adz2132 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Super easy. Was replacing a side mirror ;)

@johnjude2685 4 жыл бұрын

Super video,A real pleasure viewing Thanks Sir

@RWagle 6 жыл бұрын

Worked like a charm thank u so much!!!!

@stevebryce54 4 жыл бұрын

Better than good. Thank you. I was about to order a new lock unit. I had no idea that there was linkage which could disconnect and create a problem

@chrisfix 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video was helpful!

@rodrigoblanquet9447 7 жыл бұрын

Love your channel subscribing

@EmilioCesarTejada 7 жыл бұрын

very useful explanation. Thanks

@PrinceArt77 9 жыл бұрын

hey dude...i don't have that same problem yet with my car but the way i saw your video....it was very informative and really...really easy to understand from start to finish. it's really helpful specially for somebody like me who doesn't have any clue whatsoever in fixing things in a car. thanks a lot dude....did my subscription already....really nice video.

@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын

PrinceArt77 Thanks a lot for the feedback man! I really appreciate it! Now that you are subbed (thanks) I am sure you will learn a lot about fixing cars and how they work!

@RushWorkingMan 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, saved me a lot of time...

@fernandotapia6279 5 жыл бұрын

Muy buen video , gracias 😉

@bassamnawaz1185 8 жыл бұрын

Great work Chris.

@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын

+Bassam Nawaz Thanks!

@ruliz21ify 10 жыл бұрын

ChrisFix I never thought of using electrical tape on a screwdriver when working on the interior. Thanks for the tip! Good job.

@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Raul. I am glad you learned something new! I love hearing that!

@Desertduleler_88 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, informative.

@WhatWouldRudyEat 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Saved me a couple Hundred bucks.

@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын

WhatWouldRudyEat Awesome! That is why I make these videos! I love hearing this! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive "how to" videos every Thursday and most Mondays!

@Abdullah..S 6 жыл бұрын

ChrisFix The old days

@camryle5590 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing these informations

@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын

No problem! I love helping people fix their cars!

@-chuy 4 жыл бұрын

thanks! it helped so much!

@eduardouresticharre 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos!! Regards from Mexico.

@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын

Eduardo Uresti No problem! Thanks for the shout out from Mexico!

@jeremieannechrystelle5436 4 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup. Ça m'a aidé.

@heavenlydemon4k Жыл бұрын

hey man 8 years later still useful, cheers.

@juliowong 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for sharing that video, Chris I am a proud owner of a RAV4 2004, but now I have a couple of situations here. 1st... my 2 rear power windows are not moving at all. 2nd... my daughter was playing with the car keys and locking/unlocking the door, several times, and I noticed that the front passenger door was not engaging any more after she pressed the button, now I am afraid of locking the car remotely when going somewhere, I don't know if it locks for sure. I am planning on using your video and check connections / mechanisms. Any ideas?

@thegrumpyraccoon4832 6 жыл бұрын

You did this alot more gracefully than I did lol

@GuitarLucius 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@geojor 9 жыл бұрын

thank you...

@martborbon7642 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much my friend

@zx8401ztv 10 жыл бұрын

Bloody smashing video :-)) Loved the red dot locators, extra work at the editor stage but very clever :-) Thats a nice vehicle, i can see why you were being carefull with the soft coated tools method, the pro tool looks nice but i dont think many people would have such a thing, but it would be worth buying one for such a nice car. A wallpaper scraper or putty knife may be what people might have :-) I see a extra fix for your car, where that vertical rod clips into the plastic, fit a single cable tie around the plastic form to stop the rod ever popping out again :-))

@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын

zx8401ztv Thanks bud. I am trying to up my game lol. I had to think of the dialog and stuff before the video to show that, but I am glad it was worth the effort! I normally dont use specialized tools but I really hate breaking the panel clips, especially the specialized ones which are a dollar a piece. So a $6 panel clip pliers is worth it for me (compared to the screw driver or puddy knife idea). I did mention you can use a screw driver, but I was not taking the chances lol. The zip tie thing is a great idea! I should have thought of that!!!

@zx8401ztv 10 жыл бұрын

ChrisFix Chris, its allways easy for someone on the outside of a job/situation to see things, i sometimes come up with A usefull idea, i did say "A" lol :-)) You had too much to think about, but your production is very professional, its to the point and easy to for anyone to watch and understand so they can do it to there vehicle :-)) ill shut up now, i dont want your head to get too big ha ha :)

@zacharyc3102 3 жыл бұрын

@Chris Fix, where did you get your panel remover tool? Can you send me a link on where I could pick one up?

@eazy69ful 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on running the power wire thru firewall on a 03 Toyota rav4

@dansteadman9638 Жыл бұрын

thanks. well done.

@beesouljah 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir.

@scappellos 8 жыл бұрын

really thank you! with this video I saved some money!

@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын

+Samuele Cappello Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!

@Nitpad123321 8 жыл бұрын

Chris can u make s video on how to fix a power windows when not working

@evargas6781 8 жыл бұрын

nice.. thanks for posting this video!!

@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын

+Emilio Vargas No problem!

@FINDROBLOX 4 ай бұрын

Thank you my window came off track and i did not want to mess anything up like wires and stuff so thsnk god i found this

@eazy69ful 3 жыл бұрын

hey chris how do i gain access thru the firewall on a 03 toyota rav4 im puting in a sound system in

@Yawghlob Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@a.morahly369 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris can you please make a videos of how to fix a power door lock

@iwashungry 9 жыл бұрын

Dude thanks, this is what I needed to fix my nonfunctional passenger side lock mechanism

@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын

iwashungry Awesome! Glad the video was helpful! Definitely consider subscribing. New automotive "how to" videos every Thursday and most Mondays!

@IsaacMartinezRoman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks U so much!

@hogarstrasni5662 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you masters

@cozmecblast158 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video of fixing your rear view mirror control? My driver side mirror control doesn’t work!:(

@famzig1 2 жыл бұрын

You have a video on rear passenger door panel removal?

@PokokCeriBengkel Сағат бұрын

tq boss, sudah pandai bukak door trim acr30

@justynawilkus1861 2 жыл бұрын

You saved my ass, thank you ❤️

@joeljohn6790 8 жыл бұрын

+ChrisFix can you show a video about how to fix rear door (hatchback) of Honda 2009 base model..please :)

@62rnash 9 жыл бұрын

Very good video how to! #1

@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын

randy n Thanks! Glad the video was helpful! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays!

@xcmskim4 4 жыл бұрын

Had the same exact problem on my 2012 toyota highlander. Door wouldnt open with key. Thank you!

@evervaldes235 4 жыл бұрын

Gracias

@spencerwalker9231 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris. My motor in my rear window on my 2007 Honda Accord has gone up and I can't get my window up. Could you make a video on how to get the window up?

@DrZipZwan 4 жыл бұрын

Very good tuto! I got a close problem with my Rav 2005. Lock/Unlock is working ok, but only for 3 doors, but for main driver door, I have to unlock it with the key, it is not responding from the remote or the central lock/unlock button, as 3 others doors. What do you think?? each door got that motor mecanism think or is it 1 motor for the 4 doors.

@gurpreetsoomal5408 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone know if the door panels from the facelift models 2003-2005 (that are offered in a nicer black synthetic leather interior panels for example) are a direct fit for the 2001-2003 pre-facelift models?

@johnkuh7853 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@xdhatcherx 8 жыл бұрын

What and where to get that spring loaded trim panel removal tool please? :)

@patrolpilot3756 6 жыл бұрын

dealer wanted $234 for glass and another $200 for installation. awesome video.

@leordo11 10 жыл бұрын

Wow nice I have a 2011 rav4 and is the seme panel just looks different thanks for the video

@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын

dany ordonez Great! Glad the video is helpful!

@gbpackers417301 6 жыл бұрын

Chris, I have a problem with my car the power locks are not working on any of the doors, if I try the lock or unlock button from the driver's side it just makes a clicking sound from the control panel inside the driver side door. Do you have any idea what it is or how I can fix it