Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001QIMM
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: SEAT BELT: REAR 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 rear seat outer belt assembly.

PROCEDURE

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

(a) w/ Pretensioner and Force Limiter:

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 rear seat outer belt assembly installed to the vehicle.

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

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

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT:

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

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

(a) w/ Pretensioner and Force Limiter:

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 rear seat outer belt assembly removed from the vehicle.

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

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

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT:

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