Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM10000000258C8
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2022 - 10/2023]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SPIRAL CABLE: REMOVAL; 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]

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 spiral cable sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures 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 2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]; 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

2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]; STOP AND START: STOP AND START SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane control system

2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)*

Pre-collision system

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

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedures

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed

Link

*: When performing learning using the Techstream.

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; 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

2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Parking support brake system (for HV model)*

Pre-collision system

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

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. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL: REMOVAL+

3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

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

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

5. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

6. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

  • for A25A-FKS:

    Click here 2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FKS BATTERY: REMOVAL+

  • for A25A-FXS:

    Click here 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; 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 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION

7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL: REMOVAL

8. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

(b) Check that the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly is center position.

OK:

The connector is at the top.

The colored roller or the top of the flat cable U-turn can be checked from the check window.

NOTICE:

If the result is not as specified, it is possible that the spiral cable sub-assembly is broken. Replace the spiral cable sub-assembly with a new one.

*A

Flat Cable (Visible Type)

*B

Colored Roller (Visible Type)

*C

for Type A

*D

for Type B

*a

Check Window

*b

Colored Roller

*c

Top of Flat Cable U-turn

-

-

9. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

10. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

11. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

  • Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the ignition switch on (IG).
  • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the ignition switch on (IG).
  • When rotating the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly to check the operation of the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly (checking for abnormal noise, checking the Data List, etc.), make sure to perform the inspection with the steering wheel assembly installed.

*a

Slider

Slide in this Direction

(a) Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the airbag connector.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(b) w/ Steering Heater:

(1) Disconnect the 4 connectors.

*A

w/ Steering Heater

(c) w/o Steering Heater:

(1) Disconnect the 3 connectors.

(d) Detach the claw and clip to remove the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

12. REMOVE STEERING SENSOR

NOTICE:

  • Remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly only when replacing the spiral cable sub-assembly.
  • Removing the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly without using a lock pin may result in a misaligned center position of the steering sensor. Therefore, make sure to use the lock pin provided with a new spiral cable when removing the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly.

(a) Install the lock pin to the steering sensor.

NOTICE:

  • Use the lock pin provided with a new spiral cable.
  • Do not remove the lock pin before the spiral cable is installed to the steering sensor.

(b) Detach the claw and guide to remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly.