Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2004 Toyota RAV4
Today, on this 2004 Toyota Rav4, we're going to be installing the Tow Ready wiring harness 118389.The first step is to open the back door and gain access to the rear of the vehicle. There is a panel right here on the driver's side that needs to be removed and we'll be removing the interior trim panel to access the tail light wiring. On the inside of the cargo compartment here, there's a little door you take off and you can see the tail light wiring right inside there and once you see the tail light wiring there's a little clip that you have to pop off to be able get it out and make your connections. Next, we'll go ahead and disassemble the panels on the passenger's side. Now we're ready to go ahead and install our wiring harness starting on the passenger's side.First thing to do is disconnect the wires from the vehicle tail light by pushing in the pad and pulling out. And on the passenger's side we'll be connecting the green and red wires in line with that gray and yellow light connector.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2004 Toyota RAV4
Today on this 2004 Toyota RAV4 were going to be installing Draw Tite Hitch part number 75125. Well give you some measurements to help you select accessories like a bike rack and a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the farthest south part of the vehicle which, in this case, is the spare tire thats mounted on the back of the RAV4, we have 10 inches and from the ground to the top of the receiver opening the measurements 15 5/8 inches. Now well go ahead with our installation. The first step is to remove the tow bracket on the driver side of the vehicle. The tow bracket and bolts that are holding it on will be returned to the owner and will not be reused.
