Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001G0RC
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: PARKING BRAKE: ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.
  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

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2. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE

(a) Move the shift lever to P.

(b) Turn the ignition switch (w/ vacuum brake booster) or power switch (w/o vacuum brake booster) on (IG).

(c) Operate the electric parking brake switch assembly to release the parking brake.

HINT:

If the parking brake cannot be released:

  • w/ Vacumm Brake Booster

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  • w/o Vacumm Brake Booster

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(d) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.

3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly LH.

NOTICE:

  • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
  • Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.

5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and parking brake actuator assembly LH.

NOTICE:

  • Check that there are no brake fluid leaks from the back of the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
  • If there are any brake fluid leaks, replace the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the parking brake actuator assembly LH.