The 5th generation Toyota RAV4 has excelled in arguably the most difficult vehicle market to do so: the crossover market. The RAV4 has managed to rack up huge sales figures, becoming the highest-selling crossover vehicle of 2022. This is no surprise considering how good it is, but installing the raptor grille can make it even better. But how to install the Raptor style lights on the Toyota RAV4 2021 TRD?
Well, the article below gives you all the know-how that you need to fix and wire up the lights. The steps are pretty straightforward. But for them to work, it is imperative that you’ve installed the grille properly If you’re not an electrical wiz, then it is recommended that you have the lights done via an electrician.
The following’s how to install Raptor Style lights on the Toyota RAV4 2021 TRD:
Stuff You’ll Need
You’ll obviously need the Raptor lights first. You can get them with the grille and if you don’t, then you can simply order them separately. When you get the lights, they’ll come in a box containing four of them in amber. They’ll come with a wiring harness as well; it won’t have a fuse though.
Then you’ll need a 10-mm socket or wrench; it’s obviously better to get a powered one. You’ll also need a panel removal tool. It can be made out of metal or plastic, no worries. It is highly recommended that you get a proper wire crimper. Try not to use a hammer or pliers because the results won’t be reliable.
You’ll also need a wire splicing tool – read on to find out why. The next thing you’ll need is a whole set of zip ties. You’ll also need electrical spade terminals; open-end ones will do just fine. These will be used for grounding the setup. Next, you’d want an Add-A-Fuse which uses mini fuses on Toyota fuse boxes.
So, those are pretty much all of the things that you’ll need. Let’s get on with the installation.
Install Raptor Style Lights on The Toyota RAV4 2021 TRD
The following steps show you exactly how to install the Raptor style lights. The pictures for each step have been attached as well. Follow the instructions below:
Remove the covers
First, you’ll need to locate the fuse box on your RAV4. As shown in the pic, it will be above the right headlamp. The cover of the fuse box will have RELAY & FUSE written on it. You’ll then open the box using the two tabs above it and one below it – simply pull on them to get the job done.
Remove the fuse box cover and then get your 10-mm socket; it’s time to remove some screws. It is recommended that you remove the cover in the middle (shown in the pic below). This is so that you do not have to remove the bumper in order to create better access for the wiring.
There are two screws on there that you’ll remove via the 10-mm. Other than those, there are 3 clips that help hold the cover in place. You can remove those very easily via the aforementioned panel removal tool. Now that you can access the back of the grille, it’s time to put in the lights.
Fix the lights in
The cool thing about the Raptor grille and these lights is, that you can install them anywhere you want on the grille. So, first you need to figure out where you need the lights. Then, you can take a light and feed in its wire through the space in the grille. Simply press on the light to fix it in the grille.
It will clip right in and become properly fastened once you hear a snapping sound. You can do this for the other three lights as well. Ensure that they’re evenly spaced and that there’s symmetry for the best look. Now we’ll do the harnesses.
Run the harness
The harness will have four ends/terminals which are essentially clips. You need to grab each terminal and attach it to its respective light. It goes only one way so this part is pretty easy. When you attach an end, don’t forget to pull on it to ensure that it’s properly fixed.
Now you should grab the zip ties and use them to fix the connections you’ve made out of the way. It is better that you get black zip ties so that they’re not noticeable and the setup looks clean. Take the other end of the harness from below the headlight all the way to the fuse box. Attach zip ties along the way.
Ensure that you attach one of the zip ties to the wire at the existing harness shown in the middle pic below. Then take it through underneath the flap shown in the third pic.
Now you’ll have to set the ground wire, which is the black one shown below. For the power, you’ll need to connect the aforementioned Add-A-Fuse to the red wire. You’ll then need to remove one of the fuses, named 7.5. It can be seen at the very top of the fuse box.
Add the Add-A-Fuse
You can attach this to the 7.5 fuse terminal of the Add-A-Fuse. For its other terminal, you can attach a 5A fuse there. If the Add-A-Fuse has trouble being fixed then you can cut a small hole in the fuse box below it to allow it to sit there better. Then make a hole in the fuse box for the wire to go through.
Attach the wires
Remove the cap on the black and red wires and expose it as shown in the pic. Then you should fold up the exposed end of the red wire to make it thicker and connect it to the Add-A-Fuse. Then you need to crimp it as shown below.
For the other wire, it is recommended that you connect it to the negative end of the battery. You can also attach it to the engine bay but you’ll have to remove the paint there. Add the open-ended spade to it and crimp it as well. Give it a little tug to ensure that it doesn’t fall off.
Loosen up the negative terminal with a 10-mm, put the spade in, and then refasten it. The connections have been made. You just need to zip tie everything to the engine in a way that it doesn’t look too shabby. You can now test out your lights.
Benefits of The Raptor Grille for Your RAV4 TRD Pro
The Raptor grille is one of the latest trends in SUV grille modifications. There are several benefits of the grille which include that it:
- Looks great
- Improves performance
- Is super durable
- Enhances visibility
- Is lighter
Adding the Raptor grille to your RAV4 TRD will truly make it stand out whether it’s in traffic or whether it’s when you put your foot down.
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