Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001QIMF
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: SEAT BELT: FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the front seat outer belt assembly.

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

Click here 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR

(b) Visually check for defects with the front seat outer belt assembly installed on the vehicle.

(1) The defects to be checked are as follows:

  • Cuts on the front seat outer belt assembly
  • Small cracks on the front seat outer belt assembly
  • Significant discoloration on the front seat outer belt assembly

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT:

If any defects are found, replace the front seat outer belt assembly with a new one.

2. INSPECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (for Vehicle Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

Click here 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR

(b) Visually check for defects with the front seat outer belt assembly removed from the vehicle.

(1) The defects to be checked are as follows:

  • Cuts on the front seat outer belt assembly
  • Small cracks on the front seat outer belt assembly
  • Significant discoloration on the front seat outer belt assembly
  • Cracks or other damage to the connector

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT:

If any defects are found, replace the front seat outer belt assembly with a new one.