Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000026RLG
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2022 - 10/2023]
Title: MAINTENANCE: A25A-FKS BATTERY: 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 battery removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedures

Necessary Procedures

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are 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

  • w/ Stop And Start System

    When replacing the battery, use a new battery of the same dimensions with a capacity of 65 Ah or more at a 20-hour rate.

  • w/o Stop And Start System

    When replacing the battery, use a new battery of the same dimensions with a capacity of 60 Ah or more at a 20-hour rate.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) Loosen the nut, and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

*A

w/o Stop And Start System

*B

w/ Stop And Start System

3. REMOVE BATTERY

(a) Detach the 2 claws as shown in the illustration and remove the connector cover from the positive (+) battery terminal.

*a

Side View of Claws

Push Battery Terminal Cap Here

Push

(b) Loosen the nut and disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.

(c) Remove the bolt and No. 2 battery clamp from the battery clamp sub-assembly.

Remove in this Direction

(d) Remove the battery from the vehicle.