Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001EVAJ
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 02/2019]
Title: THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: TRANSPONDER KEY ECU: 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 removed, installed or replaced during the transponder key ECU (Immobiliser code ECU) removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replacement Part or Procedures

Necessary Procedures

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed

Link

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Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal

Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)

Stop and start system

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Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane control system

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Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)*

Pre-collision system

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking assist monitor system

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Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)

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Reset back door close position

Power back door system (for Gasoline model)

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Back door lock initialization

Power door lock control system

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Steering sensor (Including removal and installation)

Steering angle setting

Parking assist monitor system

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Adjust steering angle

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

Steering angle neutral point

Parking assist monitor system

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)

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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): INITIALIZATION

Transponder key ECU assembly

Code registration

Engine start function

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NOTICE:

After the ignition switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Auxiliary Battery Terminal

System Name

See Procedure

Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Entune system or safety connect system

6 minutes

Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Entune system and safety connect system

1 minute

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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  • Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
  • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY ECU (IMMOBILISER CODE ECU)

NOTICE:

Do not reuse dropped or damaged parts.

Remove in this Direction (1)

Remove in this Direction (2)

(a) Detach the claw in the direction (1) indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.

(b) Detach the guide in the direction (2) indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration and remove the transponder key ECU (immobiliser code ECU).