Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000026QHG
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2022 - 10/2023]
Title: FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR: 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 front stabilizer bar 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

Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected

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

ECM

Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration

DTC P063051 is output

2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: REGISTRATION

Grille shutter switch specification infomation

Vehicle control history (RoB) [X260E] is stored

2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

  • Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1)
  • Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2)
  • Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

Inspection after repair

  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.

2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Inverter with converter assembly

Resolver learning

  • DTCs are stored
  • Slight vibration at a vehicle speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or less
  • Shock or vibration during acceleration

for AWD with NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY: 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [02/2019 -        ]; HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: MOTOR GENERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM (for AWD with NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY): UTILITY

for LITHIUM-ION BATTERY: 2020 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [06/2020 -        ]; HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: MOTOR GENERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM (for LITHIUM-ION BATTERY): UTILITY

Hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly

  • Resolver learning
  • Initialize resolver

Front 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

Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly

for Type A:

  • Perform power steering ECU initial setting
  • DTCs are output
  • EPS warning light illuminates

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Type A): UTILITY

for Type B:

  • Perform torque sensor zero point calibration
  • Assist map writing
  • DTCs are output
  • EPS warning light illuminates

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Type B): CALIBRATION

Front bumper assembly (Including removal and installation)

Front television camera view adjustment

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

Suspension, tires, etc.

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
  • Adjust steering angle

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

NOTICE:

  • After the ignition switch is turned off, the audio and visual system records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, make sure to wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
  • When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and the security lock setting has been enabled, multi-display operations will be disabled upon next startup unless the password is entered. Be sure to check the security lock setting before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
  • This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.

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

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

Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected

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)*

Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)*

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

ECM

Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or frame number registration

DTC P063051 is output

2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: REGISTRATION

Code registration

Engine start function

w/ Smart Key System: 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, HV Model): REGISTRATION

w/o Smart Key System: 2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 [10/2022 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: IMMOBILISER SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model without Smart Key System): REGISTRATION

for UB80E:

  • If transaxle compensation code read from ECM
    • Perform reset memory
    • Transfer transaxle compensation code
    • Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
  • Large shift shock
  • Deterioration of fuel efficiency

for Initialization: 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; UB80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

for Registration: 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; UB80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: REGISTRATION

for UB80E:

  • If transaxle compensation code not read from ECM
    • Perform reset memory
    • Reset transaxle compensation code
    • Perform road test to allow ECM to learn

for UB80F:

  • If transaxle compensation code read from ECM
    • Perform reset memory
    • Transfer transaxle compensation code
    • Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
  • Large shift shock
  • Deterioration of fuel efficiency

for Initialization: 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; UB80F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

for Registration: 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; UB80F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: REGISTRATION

for UB80F:

  • If transaxle compensation code not read from ECM
    • Perform reset memory
    • Reset transaxle compensation code
    • Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
  • Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1)
  • Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2)
  • Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

Inspection after repair

  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.

2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Automatic transaxle assembly

for UB80E:

  • Perform reset memory
  • Input transaxle compensation code into ECM
  • Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
  • Large shift shock
  • Deterioration of fuel efficiency

for Initialization: 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; UB80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

for Registration: 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; UB80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: REGISTRATION

for UB80F:

  • Perform reset memory
  • Input transaxle compensation code into ECM
  • Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
  • Large shift shock
  • Deterioration of fuel efficiency

for Initialization: 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; UB80F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

for Registration: 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; UB80F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: REGISTRATION

Automatic transaxle fluid

ATF thermal degradation estimate reset

The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly

for UB80E: 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; UB80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

for UB80F: 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; UB80F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly

for Type A:

  • Perform power steering ECU initial setting
  • DTCs are output
  • EPS warning light illuminates

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Type A): UTILITY

for Type B:

  • Perform torque sensor zero point calibration
  • Assist map writing
  • DTCs are output
  • EPS warning light illuminates

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Type B): CALIBRATION

Front 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

Front bumper assembly (Including removal and installation)

Front television camera view adjustment

Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)

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

Suspension, tires, etc.

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
  • Adjust steering angle

Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)

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

NOTICE:

  • After the ignition switch is turned off, the audio and visual system records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, make sure to wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
  • When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and the security lock setting has been enabled, multi-display operations will be disabled upon next startup unless the password is entered. Be sure to check the security lock setting before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
  • This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.

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

PROCEDURE

1. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the front stabilizer bar.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the boot of the ball joint.

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

2. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

  • for HV Model:

    Click here 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

  • for Gasoline Model:

    Click here 2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

4. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR PROTECTOR (for Gasoline Model)

(a) Remove the clip.

(b) Remove the front stabilizer bar protector from the front stabilizer bar.

5. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.

6. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

(a) Remove the front stabilizer bar with 2 front stabilizer bar bushings from the front frame assembly.

8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSHING (for LH Side)

(a) Remove the front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushing from the front stabilizer bar.

9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSHING (for RH Side)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.