Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000026RL3
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2022 - 10/2023]
Title: STOP AND START: ENGINE STOP AND START ECU: REMOVAL; 2023 MY RAV4 [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 engine stop and start ECU removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

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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)*

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 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 (-) battery terminal.
  • When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) 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 (-) battery terminal.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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

2. READ NUMBER OF STARTER OPERATIONS

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]; STOP AND START: STOP AND START SYSTEM: REGISTRATION

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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

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

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

5. REMOVE ENGINE STOP AND START ECU

(a) Remove the engine stop and start solenoid filter.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; STOP AND START: ENGINE STOP AND START SOLENOID FILTER: REMOVAL+

(b) Disconnect the 3 connectors from the engine stop and start ECU.

(c) Detach the clamp and disconnect the wire harness from the engine stop and start ECU.

(d) Remove the 2 nuts and engine stop and start ECU.