Where is the battery located on the 2002 Toyota RAV4?

If You are standing at the front bumper of Your 2002 Toyota RAV4 and looking at the engine compartment, the battery will be on the passenger side. It is just beneath the cowl panel, which is where the windshield wipers are mounted. The RAV4 takes a group size 35 battery, capable of 650 cold cranking amps. It is recommended to replace this part every three years. However, this may vary greatly for You depending on Your personal driving habits and local climate. The average cost to have the battery replaced in this vehicle is $250 to $300. Labor accounts for $70 to $90 of that total, so You can save a bit of money, if You handle the service work Yourself.