Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001K4HO
Model Year Start: 2020 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2019 - 10/2022]
Title: CELLULAR COMMUNICATION: DCM(TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER): REMOVAL; 2020 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 10/2022]

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 DCM (telematics transceiver) removal/installation are shown below.

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

Replacement Part or Procedure

Necessary Procedures

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures not Performed

Link

*: for Remote Connect Compatible Type

DCM (Telematics transceiver)

DCM activation

Safety connect system

2020 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 10/2022]; CELLULAR COMMUNICATION: SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM: DCM ACTIVATION

Code registration*

w/ Smart Key System:

  • Wireless door lock control system
  • Smart key system (for Entry function)
  • Smart key system (for start function)
  • Hybrid control system cannot be started

2020 - 2021 MY RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 12/2021]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, HV Model): REGISTRATION 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, HV Model): REGISTRATION

Back-up battery

Perform the reset back-up battery condition

Safety connect system

2020 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 10/2022]; CELLULAR COMMUNICATION: SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

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

Replacement Part or Procedure

Necessary Procedures

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures not Performed

Link

*: for Remote Connect Compatible Type

DCM (Telematics transceiver)

DCM activation

Safety connect system

2020 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 10/2022]; CELLULAR COMMUNICATION: SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM: DCM ACTIVATION

Code registration*

w/ Smart Key System:

  • Wireless door lock control system (for Gasoline model, with smart key system)
  • Smart key system (for Entry function, Gasoline model)
  • Smart key system (for Start function, Gasoline model)
  • Engine start function

2020 MY RAV4 [10/2019 - 08/2020]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION 2021 MY RAV4 [08/2020 - 12/2021]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 [12/2021 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION

Back-up battery

Perform the reset back-up battery condition

Safety connect system

2020 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 10/2022]; CELLULAR COMMUNICATION: SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

Click here 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL

2. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING PANEL: REMOVAL+

3. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

Click here 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL+ 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL+ 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 10/2022]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER) WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

Bolt

Connector

(b) Disconnect the 3 connectors.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

(c) Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration, and then while bending the instrument panel safety pad assembly, detach the guide and remove the DCM (telematics transceiver) with bracket.

(d) Disconnect the 3 connectors.

HINT:

Remove the DCM (telematics transceiver) with bracket together with the No. 2 navigation wire, No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly and telephone ECU wire (to transceiver).

5. REMOVE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER) WITH BRACKET (w/o Navigation System)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

Bolt

Connector

(b) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

(c) Detach the guide and remove the DCM (telematics transceiver) with bracket.

Remove in this Direction

(d) Disconnect the connector.

HINT:

Remove the DCM (telematics transceiver) with bracket together with the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly and telephone ECU wire.

6. REMOVE NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) w/ Navigation System:

(1) Disconnect the 4 connectors.

(2) Detach the clamp and remove the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly.

(b) w/o Navigation System:

(1) Disconnect the 3 connectors.

(2) Detach the clamp and remove the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly.

7. REMOVE NO. 2 NAVIGATION WIRE (w/ Navigation System)

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Detach the clamp and remove the No. 2 navigation wire.

8. REMOVE TELEPHONE ECU WIRE (TO TRANSCEIVER) (w/ Navigation System)

(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the telephone ECU wire (to transceiver).

9. REMOVE TELEPHONE ECU WIRE (w/o Navigation System)

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Detach the clamp and remove the telephone ECU wire.

10. REMOVE NO. 1 MULTI-MEDIA MODULE BRACKET

(a) w/ Navigation System:

(1) Remove the 3 screws and No. 1 multi-media module bracket.

(b) w/o Navigation System:

(1) Remove the screw and No. 1 multi-media module bracket.

11. REMOVE NO. 2 MULTI-MEDIA MODULE BRACKET

(a) w/ Navigation System:

(1) Remove the 4 screws and No. 2 multi-media module bracket.

(b) w/o Navigation System:

(1) Remove the 2 screws and No. 2 multi-media module bracket.

12. REMOVE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER)