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                        | Last Modified: 05-08-2025 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001LSMU |  
                        | Model Year Start: 2020 | Model: RAV4 | Prod Date Range: [10/2019 - 08/2020] |  
                        | Title: DOOR / HATCH: KICK SENSOR: REMOVAL; 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020] |  REMOVALCAUTION / NOTICE / HINTThe necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the kick door control sensor removal/installation are shown below. Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           | Replaced Part or Performed Procedures | Necessary Procedures | Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed | Link |  
                           
                         
                           | Removal and installation of auxiliary battery terminal | Perform steering sensor zero point calibration | Lane control system | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Parking support brake system (for HV model)* |  
                           | Pre-collision system |  
                           | Lighting system (EXT)(w/ AFS) |  
                           | Memorize 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](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model) | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Reset back door close position | Power back door system (for HV model) | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Back door lock initialization | Power door lock control system | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Kick door control sensor | Reset connection history | There are cases where the connection history display differs from the vehicle condition | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  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 Audio Multimedia system or safety connect system | 6 minutes |  
                           | Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system and safety connect system | 1 minute |  Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           | Replaced Part or Performed Procedures | Necessary Procedures | Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed | Link |  
                           
                         
                           | Removal and installation of auxiliary battery terminal | Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes) | Stop and start system | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 12/2021]; STOP AND START: STOP AND START SYSTEM: PRECAUTION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Perform steering sensor zero point calibration | Lane control system | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)* |  
                           | Pre-collision system |  
                           | Memorize 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](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | 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](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Reset back door close position | Power back door system (for Gasoline model) | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Back door lock initialization | Power door lock control system | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Kick door control sensor | Reset connection history | There are cases where the connection history display differs from the vehicle condition | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  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 Audio Multimedia system or safety connect system | 6 minutes |  
                           | Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system and safety connect system | 1 minute |  PROCEDURE1.   PRECAUTION 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. Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model) Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2020 MY RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for HV Model) Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2020 MY RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  4. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model) Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2020 MY RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (a) for A25A-FXS: Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2020 MY RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  (b) for A25A-FKS: Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2020 MY RAV4 [10/2019 - 08/2020]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FKS BATTERY: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  
                     CAUTION: 
                        
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. Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 06/2020]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  ![2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [06/2020 - 08/2020]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  6. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020]; EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: REAR BUMPER: REMOVAL](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  7. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL BRACKET 
                     
                        
                           | (a) Disconnect the connector. NOTICE: Do not touch the terminal of the kick door control sensor connector. |  |  (b) Remove the 3 screws.   
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           |   | Remove in this Direction |   | Screw |  
                           |   | Clip | - | - |  (c) Remove the 2 clips and kick door control bracket together with the kick door control sensor. 8. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR (a) Detach the claw and guide and disconnect the antenna cable in the order shown in the illustration.   
                     
                        
                           | (b) Detach the clamp. 
                                 NOTICE: 
                                    
Do not pull strongly on the wire.
Do not twist the wire.
 |  |  (c) Detach the claw in the direction indicated by the arrow as shown in the illustration.   
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           |   | Remove in this Direction |  (d) Detach the guide and remove the kick door control sensor from the kick door control bracket in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.   
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           |   | Remove in this Direction |  
                     NOTICE: 
                        
Do not subject the kick door control sensor to strong impacts or force, and do not drop it.
Do not reuse a kick door control sensor which has been subjected to an impact or dropped.
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