Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000026O9N
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2022 -           ]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR LOWER ARM: REMOVAL; 2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]

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 suspension arm 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

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Rear wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Perform "Reset Memory"
  2. Perform "Calibration"
  • DTCs are stored
  • ABS warning light illuminates
  • Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) illuminates
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • Brake control disabled or malfunctions (brake drag, etc.)

2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster): UTILITY

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.)

Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Parking assist monitor system

2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

Parking assist ECU initialization

Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model)

2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

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

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Rear wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Perform "Reset Memory".
  2. Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization.
  • VSC is disabled or malfunctions
  • DTCs are output
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • ABS warning light illuminates

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): UTILITY

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.)

Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Parking assist monitor system

2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

Parking assist ECU initialization

Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)

2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 [10/2022 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER (w/ Cover)

(a) Remove the bolt.

(b) Remove the clip.

(c) Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the lower No. 2 control arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

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5. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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6. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.

7. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.