REAR SUSPENSION: REAR COIL SPRING: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019

Last Modified: 05-08-2025	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001HGJS
Model Year Start: 2019	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [02/2019 - 12/2021]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR COIL SPRING: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 12/2021]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear coil spring removal/installation are shown below.

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Rear wheel alignment adjustment

Clear zero point calibration data.
Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

DTCs are stored
ABS warning light illuminates
Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) illuminates
Slip indicator light illuminates
VSC disabled or malfunctions

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.)

Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Parking assist monitor system

Parking assist ECU initialization
Adjust steering angle

Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model)

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Rear wheel alignment adjustment

Perform "Reset Memory".
Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization.

VSC is disabled or malfunctions
DTCs are output
Slip indicator light illuminates
ABS warning light illuminates

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.)

Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Parking assist monitor system

Parking assist ECU initialization
Adjust steering angle

Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER (w/ Cover)

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3. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Height Control Sensor)

(a) for LH Side:

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4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

(a) Place matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

Matchmark

(b) Loosen the nut (rear suspension member sub-assembly side) of the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.

NOTICE:

When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

*a	Wooden Block
*b	Jack
	Wooden Block Placement Location

(d) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

(e) Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and then remove the rear coil spring.

6. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

(a) Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator from the vehicle.

7. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

(a) Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.