Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001EPEM
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 02/2019]
Title: LIGHTING (EXT): HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY(for Single Beam Headlight): REMOVAL; 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are installed, removed or replaced during the headlight assembly LH removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedures

Necessary Procedures

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedures are not Performed

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Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

  • Synchronize the vehicle information
  • Initialization of the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

Automatic headlight beam level control system

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM (w/ Headlight ECU without AFS): INITIALIZATION

Front bumper assembly (Including removal and installation)

Front television camera view adjustment

Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedures

Necessary Procedures

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedures are not Performed

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Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

  • Synchronize the vehicle information
  • Initialization of the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

Automatic headlight beam level control system

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM (w/ Headlight ECU without AFS): INITIALIZATION

Front bumper assembly (Including removal and installation)

Front television camera view adjustment

Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model)

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

NOTICE:

Even if the headlight ECU sub-assembly RH is replaced with a new one, synchronize the vehicle information and initialization are not necessary.

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

Screw

Bolt

Protective Tape

(b) Remove the 3 screws and bolt.

(c) Place your hand on 2 brackets of the headlight assembly LH to disconnect them from the screw seats.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to break the bracket.

*a

Lower Bracket

*b

Connector Lock Lever

Place Hands Here

Remove in this Direction (1)

Remove in this Direction (2)

(d) Slide the headlight assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and detach the guide and lower bracket.

(e) Slide the headlight assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) to remove it.

(f) Release the connector lock lever and disconnect the connector under the headlight assembly LH.