Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001WE04
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 12/2021]
Title: DOOR / HATCH: KICK SENSOR: 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 kick door control sensor removal/installation are shown below.

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedures

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

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

Kick door control sensor

Reset connection history

There are cases where the connection history display differs from the vehicle condition

2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST

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)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedures

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

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

Kick door control sensor

Reset connection history

There are cases where the connection history display differs from the vehicle condition

2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST

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. 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 DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

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

3. 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+

4. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

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

5. 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

6. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER

Click here 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: REAR BUMPER: REMOVAL

7. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL BRACKET

(a) Disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

Do not touch the terminal of the kick door control sensor connector.

(b) Remove the 3 screws.

Remove in this Direction

Screw

Clip

-

-

(c) Remove the 2 clips and kick door control bracket together with the kick door control sensor.

8. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR

(a) Detach the claw and guide and disconnect the antenna cable in the order shown in the illustration.

(b) Detach the clamp.

NOTICE:

  • Do not pull strongly on the wire.
  • Do not twist the wire.

(c) Detach the claw in the direction indicated by the arrow as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

(d) Detach the guide and remove the kick door control sensor from the kick door control bracket in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

NOTICE:

  • Do not subject the kick door control sensor to strong impacts or force, and do not drop it.
  • Do not reuse a kick door control sensor which has been subjected to an impact or dropped.