SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020

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Model Year Start: 2021	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - ]

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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.

Install in this Direction

(d) Install the 2 bolts.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(e) Connect the airbag connector and push the lock button to lock.

*a	Lock Button
	Push in this Direction

NOTICE:

When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Make sure the lock button is securely locked.

(f) Check that there is no looseness in the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

2. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

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3. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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4. INSTALL FUSE BOX OPENING COVER

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5. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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6. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

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7. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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8. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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9. INSTALL BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

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10. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for HV Model)

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11. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

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12. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

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13. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

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