Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000002EKH6
Model Year Start: 2024 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2023 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [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 lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly removal/installation are shown below.

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedures

Necessary Procedures

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed

Link

*1: When performing learning using the Techstream.

*2: w/o Power Back Door System

Click here 2024 MY RAV4 [10/2023 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal

Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)

Stop and start system

2024 MY RAV4 [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)*1

Pre-collision system

Reset back door close position

Power back door system (for Gasoline model)

2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Back door lock initialization*2

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 (-) 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 HV Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedures

Necessary Procedures

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed

Link

*: When performing learning using the Techstream.

Click here 2024 MY RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal

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)

2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM: 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 (-) 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.

Click here 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

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.

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

2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

Click here 2024 MY RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

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

Click here 2024 MY RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

Click here 2024 MY RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

  • for A25A-FKS:

    Click here 2024 MY RAV4 [10/2023 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FKS BATTERY: REMOVAL+

  • for A25A-FXS:

    Click here 2024 MY RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

  • 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.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Click here 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION

6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

Click here 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL

7. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

Click here 2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL+

8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here 2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL+

9. REMOVE FUSE BOX OPENING COVER

Click here 2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL+

10. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

Click here 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL

11. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

Click here 2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL+

12. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Deployment Side

  • When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
  • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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.

(c) Using a screwdriver, release the lock button and disconnect the airbag connector.

*a

Lock Button

Release in this Direction

Protective Tape

NOTICE:

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(d) Remove the 2 bolts.

Remove in this Direction

(e) Detach the claw and hook to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.