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Toyota RAV-4 2009 Instruction Manual page 5

Stainless steel mesh grilles
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22. Apply masking tape around the edges of the bumper
cover at the upper grille opening. Measure and mark
the exact center of the grille opening (as shown).
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26. Align the mesh grille lower mounting pins with the
slots drilled in the previous step and push the mount-
ing pins through the slots until the grille is tight
against the bumper cover.
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23. Cut out and align the upper grille lower mounting
hole location template with the center line of the grille
opening and tape it into place.
24. Use an awl or similar pointed tool to mark the center
of the hole locations onto the bumper cover, them flip
the template over and mark the hole locations onto
the opposite side. Remove the template.
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27. Reinstall the weatherstrip push pins back into the
weatherstrip prior to installation across the top of
the mesh grille.
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25. Carefully drill through the marks made in the previous
28. Reinstall the upper factory screws and push pins to
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step with a .125" (1/8") drill bit. Use the drill bit to
connect the holes making a mounting slot to allow
for slight left to right adjustment. Do not slip with the
drill bit while making the slots or you will damage the
bumper cover!
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retain the top of the mesh grille, then reinstall the
rubber weatherstrip onto the mesh grille and the
top edges of the bumper cover.

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