STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL: REMOVAL; 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000026QI1
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [10/2022 - 10/2023]
Title: STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL: 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, installed, or replaced during steering wheel removal/installation are shown below.

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
*: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here
Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for HV model)*
		Pre-collision system
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system (for HV model)
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system

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.

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed
*: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here
Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)	Stop and start system
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)*
		Pre-collision system
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system (for Gasoline model)
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system

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.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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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.

2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

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

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5. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

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6. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

for A25A-FKS: Click here
for A25A-FXS: Click here

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.