2002 Toyota Rav4 remove door panel

dont remove the door panel just the cover inside car where mirror is then will get to the mirror bolts/screws

you may be able to remove the mirror inner trim panel (small triangular shaped trim piece above door trim panel)
to access the mirror mount.
If not then you will have to remove the trim panel for access to the back side of the mirror

You'll need to remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge. Then the cover for the mirror housing should pop off and you just need to remove the bolts holding the mirror on

You need to remove the door panel. there are 2 t-25 screws behind the pull handle (some models do have only one screw) as well as you must remove about 9 push buttons. then the door panel will pull away from the door itself then you can get to the mirror switch

On the inside trim, you can remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge. Then you'll need to manipulate the panel and disconnect the door handle linkage from the door handle and disconnect the wiring for your controls. Then you can access the bolts that secure the mirror onto the door

You'll need to remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge.

On the inside trim, you can remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge. Then you'll need to manipulate the panel and disconnect the door handle linkage from the door handle and disconnect the wiring for your controls. Then you can access the bolts that secure the mirror onto the door

Yes, you have to remove the door panel.

Remove the 2 plastic protectors on the front edge, and remove the 2 brass colored screws. Next, remove the push pins from the latch side. Push in, and pull out the whole thing. Next, under the armrest, remove the screw. Lift up the power windoe control, being careful to not break the plastic retainer tab. Remove the screw under the window control. Starting at the bottom, pull out the panel, and, when all of the clips are loose, pull the panel straight up. It is best to do this with the door panel as warm as possible, like in a heated garage. Doing this outside in the cold will break all of the plastic retainer clips; they are quite brittle whn cold.

I hope this helps

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Take off side door panel, screws securing it are revealed, unscrew screws remove them and and the mirror drops off. If the wing mirror is on the bodywork, then the screws should be either in the wheel arch or under the bonnet.

1. Remove the door inside handle as follows:
   1. Remove the screw and slide the handle forward.
   2. Disconnect the handle from the control link and remove the handle.
2. Remove the door trim as follows:
   1. Remove the 2 caps and 2 screws.
   2. Using a screwdriver, remove the door trim upward then disconnect the connectors.
   3. Using a screwdriver, pry the forward of armrest panel and remove the panel.
   4. Remove the 2 screws and tweeter speaker.
   5. Disconnect the connector, remove the 5 screws and speaker.
   6. Disconnect the wire harness and remove the 2 grommets and service hole cover.
3. Remove the cover and disconnect the power mirror connector.
4. Remove the 3 nuts and outer rear view mirror.

To install:

1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
2. Tighten the mirror nuts to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).

Good luck...