Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001FE26
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

  • Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.
  • There is risk of injury.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION LEG SUB-ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

(a) Attach the guide.

Install in this Direction

(b) Temporarily install the rear seat cushion leg sub-assembly with the 6 bolts.

(c) Tighten the 6 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

Torque:

19.5 N·m {199 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf}

2. INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HV Model)

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3. INSTALL NO. 3 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HV Model)

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4. INSTALL NO. 2 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HV Model)

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5. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for HV Model)

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6. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for HV Model)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Temporarily install the rear seatback hinge sub-assembly LH with the 2 bolts.

(b) Tighten the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

Torque:

36.8 N·m {375 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}

8. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. INSTALL REAR CENTER SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Temporarily install the rear center seatback hinge sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

(b) Tighten the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

Torque:

36.8 N·m {375 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}

10. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Attach the guide.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the rear seatback assembly RH, body exterior or interior parts.

(b) Install the rear seatback assembly RH with the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

Torque:

36.8 N·m {375 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}

(c) Return the rear seatback assembly RH.

(d) w/ Seat Heater System:

(1) Attach the clamp.

(e) Attach the clip.

11. INSTALL REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (FLOOR ANCHOR)

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12. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Attach the guide.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the rear seatback assembly LH, body exterior or interior parts.

(b) Install the rear seatback assembly LH with the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

Torque:

36.8 N·m {375 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}

(c) Return the rear seatback assembly LH.

(d) w/ Seat Heater System:

(1) Attach the clamp.

(e) Attach the clip.

13. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the 2 parts.

(a) Set a new rear seat cushion lock hook.

(b) Using 2 thin-bladed screwdrivers, push the sleeve to attach the claw.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force which may break the sleeve.

*a

Sleeve

Protective Tape

HINT:

Tape the thin-bladed screwdriver tip before use.

(c) Check the installation condition.

OK:

The sleeve is installed properly.

*a

Body

*b

Vehicle

*c

Sleeve

*d

Correct

*e

Incorrect

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14. INSTALL BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

(a) Place the bench type rear seat cushion assembly in the vehicle.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the bench type rear seat cushion assembly, body exterior or interior parts.

(b) w/ Seat Heater System:

(1) Connect the 4 connectors for seat heater.

(c) Attach the hook on the rear end of bench type rear seat cushion assembly under the 2 child restraint seat anchor bracket sub-assemblies.

*1

Child Restraint Seat Anchor Bracket Sub-assembly

Install in this Direction

(d) Push in the installation direction shown in the illustration and attach the hook on the front of bench type rear seat cushion assembly to the rear seat cushion lock hook.

Install in this Direction

NOTICE:

  • Be sure to attach the hook on the front of bench type rear seat cushion assembly one at a time.
  • Check that the rear seat cushion lock hook and bench type rear seat cushion assembly are securely fastened.

15. INSPECT SEAT HEATER SYSTEM (w/ Seat Heater System)

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