vermilye wrote:
I have no idea how the side panels of a 1998 RAV4 compare to a 2008, but this page describes the process of installing the "Trailer Wire Harness". This is for setting up a RAV4 to tow, not for being towed, but is does describe how to remove the panels to get from front to back.
I ran this, along with a charge line & brake controller line using information from this page setting up my 2010 RAV4 for towing my 17' Escape trailer. Took most of a day to make the run.
on my highlander's kick panel, it was a tight squeeze getting the box behind there. it pushed the panel out a bit and the pedal for the brake would brush it and sort of hang up.
bumpy