Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM10000000258DW
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2022 - 10/2023]
Title: SEAT BELT: REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY: 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 rear seat outer belt 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 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

Disconnect cable from negative (-) 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

Power back door 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 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 2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

Disconnect cable from negative (-) 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

Power back door 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 (w/ Pretensioner and Force Limiter)

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 the ignition switch is turned off, the navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION

2. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)

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

3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

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

4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD

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

5. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD

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

6. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model, w/ Pretensioner and Force Limiter)

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

7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Pretensioner and Force Limiter)

  • 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+

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

8. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

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

9. REMOVE BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

10. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

11. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

12. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (FLOOR ANCHOR)

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

13. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

14. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

15. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

16. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SEAT BELT: CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET: REMOVAL+

17. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

18. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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

19. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

20. REMOVE NO. 3 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HV Model)

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: BATTERY BLOWER: REMOVAL+

21. REMOVE NO. 2 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HV Model)

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: BATTERY BLOWER: REMOVAL+

22. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HV Model)

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: BATTERY BLOWER: REMOVAL+

23. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE

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

24. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

HINT:

Pull back the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH so that the deck trim side panel assembly LH can be removed.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP: REMOVAL+

25. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
  • Pull back the rear door opening trim weatherstrip RH so that the deck trim side panel assembly RH can be removed.

26. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH

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

27. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

28. REMOVE TETHER ANCHOR BRACKET SET

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

29. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY

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

30. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH

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

31. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH

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

32. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH

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

33. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

34. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt and the floor anchor of the rear seat outer belt assembly LH.

(b) w/ Pretensioner and Force Limiter:

(1) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, pull out the locking button to release the lock to disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.

*a

Locking Button

Remove in this Direction

Protective Tape

HINT:

Tape the thin-bladed screwdriver tip before use.

(c) Remove the bolt and nut.

Bolt

Nut

(d) Detach the guide to remove the rear seat outer belt assembly LH.

(e) Remove the bolt.

(f) Detach the guide to remove the rear seat outer belt anchor bracket sub-assembly LH.

35. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Remove the bolt and floor anchor of the rear seat outer belt assembly RH.

(b) w/ Pretensioner and Force Limiter:

(1) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, pull out the locking button to release the lock to disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.

*a

Locking Button

Remove in this Direction

Protective Tape

HINT:

Tape the thin-bladed screwdriver tip before use.

(c) Remove the bolt and nut.

Bolt

Nut

(d) Detach the guide to remove the rear seat outer belt assembly RH.

(e) Remove the bolt.

(f) Detach the guide to remove the rear seat outer belt anchor bracket sub-assembly RH.