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How do you remove the rear door panel on a 2002 RAV4?

1. Remove the two screws that hold the door handle in place.

One is located at the front of the door handle and the other is located at the back.

2. Remove the door handle.

Gently pull the door handle towards you until it releases from the door panel.

3. Remove the two screws that hold the armrest in place.

One is located at the front of the armrest and the other is located at the back.

4. Remove the armrest.

Gently pull the armrest upwards until it releases from the door panel.

5. Remove the two screws that hold the window switch panel in place.

One is located at the front of the switch panel and the other is located at the back.

6. Remove the window switch panel.

Gently pry the window switch panel out of the door panel using a plastic pry tool.

7. Disconnect the electrical connector for the window switch panel.

8. Remove the four screws that hold the door panel in place.

Three of the screws are located along the top edge of the door panel and one is located at the bottom.

9. Remove the door panel.

Gently pull the door panel away from the door until it releases.

10. Disconnect the electrical connector for the door lock.

11. Remove the door panel.