Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001QKDA
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 12/2021]
Title: INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: 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, installed or replaced during the instrument panel safety pad assembly removal/installation are shown below.

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

Replacement Part or Procedure

Necessary Procedures

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are 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

Disconnect cable from negative (-) 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

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)

Replacement Part or Procedure

Necessary Procedures

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are 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

Disconnect cable from negative (-) 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

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

PROCEDURE

1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW, NUT AND CLIP

HINT:

All bolts, screws and clips relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabetic code in the table below.

2. 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

3. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; WIPER / WASHER: WIPER SWITCH: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

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

5. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for HV Model)

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

6. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

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

7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

  • for A25A-FKS:

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

  • for A25A-FXS:

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

  • 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

8. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

Click here 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL

9. REMOVE CENTER UPPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

(a) Using moulding remover B, detach the clip.

Remove in this Direction

Remove in this Direction

(b) Using moulding remover B, detach the clip as shown in the illustration and remove the center upper instrument cluster finish panel.

10. REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; AUDIO / VIDEO: RADIO RECEIVER: REMOVAL+

11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

(a) Detach the clip and guide and remove the instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

Remove in this Direction

12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and detach the claw and guide as shown in the illustration.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

(b) Pull towards the rear of the vehicle to detach the clip and remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

Remove in this Direction

13. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY: COMBINATION METER: REMOVAL+

14. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING PANEL: REMOVAL+

15. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

Place Hands Here

Remove in this Direction

(a) Place both hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the clip and remove the lower center instrument panel finish panel assembly.

(b) Disconnect each connector.

16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

Click here 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

17. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

(a) Remove the cap nut.

(b) Detach the clip and guide and remove the cowl side trim board LH.

Remove in this Direction

18. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 screws <A>.

Screw <A>

(b) Detach the claw and guide and lower the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

(c) w/ Foot Light:

(1) Disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.

(2) Detach the claw and remove the DLC3.

(d) w/o Foot Light:

(1) Detach the claw and remove the DLC3.

HINT:

Even if there is no foot light, if there is a connector, disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.

(e) Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

Remove in this Direction

19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

(a) Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH from the area shown in the illustration.

20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

(a) Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the clip.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

(b) Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the instrument side panel LH.

Remove in this Direction

21. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach the claw in the direction (1) indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction (1)

Remove in this Direction (2)

(b) Detach the guide in the direction (2) indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration and remove the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

22. REMOVE FUEL LID LOCK OPEN LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model)

Remove in this Direction (1)

Remove in this Direction (2)

(a) Detach the claw in the direction (1) indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.

(b) Detach the guide in the direction (2) indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration and remove the fuel lid lock open lever sub-assembly.

23. REMOVE FUSE BOX OPENING COVER

(a) Remove the bolt <B>.

Bolt <B>

(b) Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the clip.

Remove in this Direction

(c) Disconnect each connector.

*A

for 6 Switch Type

*B

for 3 Switch Type

(d) Detach the clamp and remove the fuse box opening cover.

(e) for HV Model:

Disconnect the connector.

24. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the clip and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel assembly.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

(b) w/ Smart Key System:

Disconnect the connector.

25. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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

26. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

Click here 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

27. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER HOLE COVER

(a) Lift up the part in the removal direction shown in the illustration to detach the clip.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

(b) Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the No. 1 speaker hole cover.

Remove in this Direction

28. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; AUDIO / VIDEO: INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER: REMOVAL+

29. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

(a) Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH from the area shown in the illustration.

30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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31. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

(a) Remove the cap nut.

(b) Detach the clip and guide and remove the cowl side trim board RH.

Remove in this Direction

32. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach the claw and lower the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

(b) w/ Foot light:

Disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.

HINT:

Even if there is no foot light, if there is a connector, disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.

(c) Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

Remove in this Direction

33. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach the claw and remove the glove compartment door stopper sub-assembly.

*1

Glove Compartment Door Stopper Sub-assembly

*a

Stopper

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(b) Slightly bend the stoppers (A) and (B) in the directions indicated by the arrows in the illustration and open the glove compartment door assembly until the stoppers are released.

(c) Assembly position the glove compartment door assembly, pull it horizontally in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the hinge and remove the glove compartment door assembly.

*a

Closed Position

*b

Assembly Position

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NOTICE:

Pulling the glove compartment door assembly upward to remove it causes the hinges to deform. Be sure to pull out the glove compartment door assembly horizontally.

34. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

(a) Remove the 3 screws <A> and 2 bolts <B>.

Bolt <B>

Screw <A>

(b) Detach the clip and remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel.

Remove in this Direction

35. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

(a) Place your hand in the gap, and then, while pulling in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration, detach the clip in the order shown in the illustration and remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

36. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

(a) Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the clip.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

(b) Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the instrument side panel RH.

Remove in this Direction

37. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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38. REMOVE NO. 2 SPEAKER HOLE COVER

(a) Lift up the part in the removal direction shown in the illustration to detach the clip.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

(b) Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the No. 2 speaker hole cover.

Remove in this Direction

39. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the other side.

40. REMOVE HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Click here 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (EXT): HAZARD WARNING SWITCH: REMOVAL+

41. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

(a) Pull and slide the lock slider as shown to release the connector lock and disconnect the passenger airbag connector.

NOTICE:

When handling the passenger airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

*A

for Dual Type

*B

for Single Type

*a

Lock Slider

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-

Slide in this Direction

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-

(b) Disconnect the connector and detach the guide.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts <C>.

Bolt <C>

(d) Disconnect each connector.

*A

w/ Navigation System

*B

w/ Navigation System or w/ Telematics Transceiver

(e) w/ Interior Illumination:

Disconnect the connector.

(f) Remove the 2 nuts and steering column assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.

(g) for Automatic Air Conditioning System:

Detach the claw and remove the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor.

(h) Detach the clamp.

(i) Remove the 2 clips <D>.

(j) Remove the 5 bolts <B> and nut <E>.

Bolt <B>

Nut <E>

Clip <D>

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(k) Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration and detach the guide and remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly.

Remove in this Direction

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