Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2019-2023 Stainless Steel V2 Cat Shield

Protect your Toyota RAV4 Hybrid with our stainless steel V2 Cat Shield™, available for OEM converters. Please review specs and compatibility information below prior to purchase.
SKU: TOY-054
$280.00
$280.00
Subtotal: $280.00
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2019-2023 Stainless Steel V2 Cat Shield

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2019-2023 Stainless Steel V2 Cat Shield

$280.00

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2019-2023 Stainless Steel V2 Cat Shield

$280.00

Customer Reviews

Based on 4 reviews
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James Hildbold

Sure hope it keeps the criminals away. I hate those people who rob and steal. Lock them up forever

M
Maynard Schweigert
Snap

Not a simple plate guard but an elegant box containment. Schrödinger's cat Is definitely alive.

B
Brian A.
Well Designed - A Little Tricky to Install

This seems well made and has a great fit and finish to it.
It seems like it will do a decent job of protecting the cat from being easily cut off by anyone.
Installation is a bit tricky so I will provide some tips down below.

Here are some tips for those doing this.

First, wait for the car to cool down so you do not burn your arm (like I did).

This is a lot easier if you have a second pair of hands to help with getting tools and holding parts in place. Not required but I highly recommend finding a friend.
I needed help getting the three pieces lines up at the bottom while I screwed the flat bolts in.

The picture shown is for working on the PASSENGER side. The instructions did not seem to mention this anywhere and I was bending around trying to figure out which side the picture was showing before I figured that out. It took me waay too long to figure out what side the first bracket is installed.

The clip that you have to unscrew with tension takes a LONG time to undo. Be patient. I wanted to just break it off but it will come if you keep unscrewing it.

Remember to place the included purple thread locker on ALL the threads you will be using. Not just the subframe bolt (final torque spec 63 fllbs), but also all the fasteners and heads that you install.

A socket drive screwdriver is required for this. I ended up having to use my drill as the one I normally use was not available.
Ideally if you have a "pass through" set that can take small bit drivers that would be ideal for some of the tight spots.

The bracket that has the subframe bolt go through it for me was bent incorrectly at the tap that goes in the hole where the gasket was taken out. I bent mine further up so that I had the correct clearance to install the bracket (after it scratched some of the paint).

When placing the top mount of the heat shield do not try to get it over the top of the cat first. Start further down at the back of the vehicle and work your way to the front where the cat is located.

The last bracket that attaches to the top of the heat shield that then swings up to bolt to the existing **** is unaccusable once the top **** has it secured in place. So I recommend tightening it enough so that you can just barely move the arm up since you cannot go back to this bolt afterward.
Good luck!

S
Steve Danzis
Solid Device, Great Company

I may not ever know how well the shield works, but it looks solid and my mechanic seemed impressed by it. While it was being shipped to me, the company sent an email saying that they were refunding me $70 because they had lowered the price after my purchase. That really impressed me: not many companies would be so conscientious these days, and it gives me more reason to trust the product.

Customer Reviews

Based on 4 reviews
100%
(4)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
J
James Hildbold

Sure hope it keeps the criminals away. I hate those people who rob and steal. Lock them up forever

M
Maynard Schweigert
Snap

Not a simple plate guard but an elegant box containment. Schrödinger's cat Is definitely alive.

B
Brian A.
Well Designed - A Little Tricky to Install

This seems well made and has a great fit and finish to it.
It seems like it will do a decent job of protecting the cat from being easily cut off by anyone.
Installation is a bit tricky so I will provide some tips down below.

Here are some tips for those doing this.

First, wait for the car to cool down so you do not burn your arm (like I did).

This is a lot easier if you have a second pair of hands to help with getting tools and holding parts in place. Not required but I highly recommend finding a friend.
I needed help getting the three pieces lines up at the bottom while I screwed the flat bolts in.

The picture shown is for working on the PASSENGER side. The instructions did not seem to mention this anywhere and I was bending around trying to figure out which side the picture was showing before I figured that out. It took me waay too long to figure out what side the first bracket is installed.

The clip that you have to unscrew with tension takes a LONG time to undo. Be patient. I wanted to just break it off but it will come if you keep unscrewing it.

Remember to place the included purple thread locker on ALL the threads you will be using. Not just the subframe bolt (final torque spec 63 fllbs), but also all the fasteners and heads that you install.

A socket drive screwdriver is required for this. I ended up having to use my drill as the one I normally use was not available.
Ideally if you have a "pass through" set that can take small bit drivers that would be ideal for some of the tight spots.

The bracket that has the subframe bolt go through it for me was bent incorrectly at the tap that goes in the hole where the gasket was taken out. I bent mine further up so that I had the correct clearance to install the bracket (after it scratched some of the paint).

When placing the top mount of the heat shield do not try to get it over the top of the cat first. Start further down at the back of the vehicle and work your way to the front where the cat is located.

The last bracket that attaches to the top of the heat shield that then swings up to bolt to the existing **** is unaccusable once the top **** has it secured in place. So I recommend tightening it enough so that you can just barely move the arm up since you cannot go back to this bolt afterward.
Good luck!

S
Steve Danzis
Solid Device, Great Company

I may not ever know how well the shield works, but it looks solid and my mechanic seemed impressed by it. While it was being shipped to me, the company sent an email saying that they were refunding me $70 because they had lowered the price after my purchase. That really impressed me: not many companies would be so conscientious these days, and it gives me more reason to trust the product.

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