Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001QIO1
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 12/2021]
Title: SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING (for Panoramic Moon Roof): REMOVAL; 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during sliding roof housing sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

*: When performing learning using the Techstream.

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

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

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

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

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

Back door lock initialization

Power door lock control system

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Sliding roof ECU (Sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly)

Initialize panoramic moon roof system (Sliding roof)

  • Auto operation function
  • Jam protection function
  • Key-off operation function
  • Key-linked function
  • Wireless transmitter-linked function
  • Sliding roof open warning function
  • Sliding roof may move in reverse or become misaligned

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: PANORAMIC MOON ROOF SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Sliding roof glass sub-assembly (Including removal and installation)

Initialize panoramic moon roof system (Sliding roof)

  • Auto operation function
  • Jam protection function
  • Key-off operation function
  • Key-linked function
  • Wireless transmitter-linked function
  • Sliding roof open warning function
  • Sliding roof may move in reverse or become misaligned

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: PANORAMIC MOON ROOF SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

  • Sliding roof housing panel (Including removal and installation)
  • Slide roof rail sub-assembly (Including removal and installation)

Initialize panoramic moon roof system (Sliding roof)

  • Auto operation function
  • Jam protection function
  • Key-off operation function
  • Key-linked function
  • Wireless transmitter-linked function
  • Sliding roof open warning function
  • Sliding roof may move in reverse or become misaligned

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: PANORAMIC MOON ROOF SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

  • Roof sunshade ECU (sliding roof drive gear assembly) (Including removal and installation)
  • Sunshade trim sub-assembly (Including removal and installation)

Initialize panoramic moon roof system (Roof sunshade)

  • Auto operation function
  • Jam protection function
  • Key-linked function
  • Wireless transmitter-linked function
  • Key-off operation function
  • Roof sunshade may move in reverse or become misaligned

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: PANORAMIC MOON ROOF SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

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

HINT:

Refer to Step 22 for the sliding roof weatherstrip removal procedure.

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

*: When performing learning using the Techstream.

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

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

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

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

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

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

Back door lock initialization

Power door lock control system

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Sliding roof ECU (Sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly)

Initialize panoramic moon roof system (Sliding roof)

  • Auto operation function
  • Jam protection function
  • Key-off operation function
  • Key-linked function
  • Wireless transmitter-linked function
  • Sliding roof open warning function
  • Sliding roof may move in reverse or become misaligned

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: PANORAMIC MOON ROOF SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Sliding roof glass sub-assembly (Including removal and installation)

Initialize panoramic moon roof system (Sliding roof)

  • Auto operation function
  • Jam protection function
  • Key-off operation function
  • Key-linked function
  • Wireless transmitter-linked function
  • Sliding roof open warning function
  • Sliding roof may move in reverse or become misaligned

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: PANORAMIC MOON ROOF SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

  • Sliding roof housing panel (Including removal and installation)
  • Slide roof rail sub-assembly (Including removal and installation)

Initialize panoramic moon roof system (Sliding roof)

  • Auto operation function
  • Jam protection function
  • Key-off operation function
  • Key-linked function
  • Wireless transmitter-linked function
  • Sliding roof open warning function
  • Sliding roof may move in reverse or become misaligned

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: PANORAMIC MOON ROOF SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

  • Roof sunshade ECU (sliding roof drive gear assembly) (Including removal and installation)
  • Sunshade trim sub-assembly (Including removal and installation)

Initialize panoramic moon roof system (Roof sunshade)

  • Auto operation function
  • Jam protection function
  • Key-linked function
  • Wireless transmitter-linked function
  • Key-off operation function
  • Roof sunshade may move in reverse or become misaligned

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: PANORAMIC MOON ROOF SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

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

HINT:

Refer to Step 22 for the sliding roof weatherstrip removal procedure.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

Click here 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: 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 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION

2. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH (for Front Inner Side)

(a) Move the sunshade trim sub-assembly to the fully open position.

(b) Detach the guide and remove the sliding roof side garnish LH.

3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH (for Front Inner Side)

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH (for Rear Side)

(a) Detach the guide and remove the sliding roof side garnish LH.

5. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH (for Rear Side)

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

6. REMOVE FRONT SLIDING ROOF GARNISH LH (for Front Outer Side)

(a) Detach the guide and remove the front sliding roof garnish LH.

7. REMOVE FRONT SLIDING ROOF GARNISH RH (for Front Outer Side)

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

8. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

  • Carrying the sliding roof housing sub-assembly from the vehicle must be performed by multiple people.
  • Be careful not to damage the sliding roof glass sub-assembly, body exterior or interior parts.
  • To prevent the sliding roof glass sub-assembly from becoming misaligned, move the sliding roof glass sub-assembly to the fully closed position before removing.

(a) Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 6 "TORX" screws and sliding roof glass sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

To prevent the sliding roof glass sub-assembly and sliding roof drive gear assembly from becoming misaligned, move the sliding roof glass sub-assembly to the fully closed position before removing it.

9. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) for A25A-FXS:

Click here 2021 MY RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

(b) for A25A-FKS:

Click here 2021 - 2022 MY RAV4 [08/2020 - 10/2022]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FKS BATTERY: REMOVAL+

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 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION

10. REMOVE ROOF RACK

Click here 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF RACK: REMOVAL

11. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

(a) for Rollover Type:

Click here 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

(b) except Rollover Type:

Click here 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

12. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

13. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

HINT:

Perform the following procedures if replacing the sliding roof side garnish LH.

(a) Apply protective tape around the sliding roof side garnish LH and body as shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

Double-sided Tape

(b) Using a moulding remover D, detach the clip and double-sided tape to remove the sliding roof side garnish LH.

NOTICE:

Be sure to replace the sliding roof side garnish LH with a new one.

14. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

15. REMOVE FRONT SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and front sliding roof housing mounting bracket LH.

Bolt

Nut

NOTICE:

If the removed nut is the same shape as that shown in the illustration, replace it the supplied replacement part.

16. REMOVE FRONT SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

17. REMOVE CENTER SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 3 nuts and center sliding roof housing mounting bracket LH.

Bolt

Nut

NOTICE:

If the removed nut is the same shape as that shown in the illustration, replace it the supplied replacement part.

18. REMOVE CENTER SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

19. REMOVE REAR SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear sliding roof housing mounting bracket LH.

Bolt

Nut

NOTICE:

If the removed nut is the same shape as that shown in the illustration, replace it the supplied replacement part.

20. REMOVE REAR SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

21. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

  • Carrying the sliding roof housing sub-assembly from the vehicle must be performed by multiple people.
  • When separating the sliding roof housing sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

(a) Apply protective tape to the area around the sliding roof housing sub-assembly on the vehicle body and windshield glass to prevent it from being scratched.

Protective Tape

(b) Remove the 18 nuts.

NOTICE:

If the removed nut is the same shape as that shown in the illustration, replace it the supplied replacement part.

(c) Detach the guide and remove the sliding roof housing sub-assembly.

22. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF WEATHERSTRIP

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the sliding roof weatherstrip is necessary.

(a) Remove the sliding roof weatherstrip from the sliding roof housing sub-assembly.

Double-sided Tape

-

-