Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000002EKH8
Model Year Start: 2024 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2023 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CURTAIN SHIELD 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 curtain shield 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.

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

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+

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.

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 ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

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

7. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH (for Rollover Type)

Deployment Side

  • When storing the curtain shield airbag assembly LH, 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.

NOTICE:

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

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

*a

Lock Button

Protective Tape

Release in this Direction

(d) for LH Side:

Detach the wire harness clamp.

(e) Remove the curtain shield airbag assembly LH deployment portion in the following order.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the clip A and roof side inner garnish clip.

  1. Using No. 2 needle-nose pliers, remove the 4 pins from the 3 clips A and roof side inner garnish clip.
  2. Using 2 thin-bladed screwdrivers, detach the claw and remove the 3 clips A and roof side inner garnish clip together with the curtain shield airbag assembly LH deployment portion.
  3. Detach the claw.

*A

except Moon Roof

*B

for Moon Roof

*1

Roof Side Inner Garnish Clip

*2

Clip A

*a

No. 2 Needle-Nose Pliers

*b

Thin-Bladed Screwdriver

Remove in this Direction

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(f) Remove the curtain shield airbag assembly LH inflator in the following order.

CAUTION:

The bolt and clip B must not be reused.

except Moon Roof:

  1. Remove the bolt and detach the hook to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly LH strap.
  2. Remove the bolt and rear side of the curtain shield airbag assembly LH deployment portion.
  3. Pull down the curtain shield airbag assembly LH deployment portion and remove the 2 bolts.
  4. Detach the hook to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly LH inflator.

for Moon Roof:

  1. Remove the bolt and detach the hook to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly LH strap.
  2. Remove the bolt and rear side of the curtain shield airbag assembly LH deployment portion.
  3. Remove the 4 bolts from the bracket.
  4. Using a clip remover, detach the clip B to remove the bracket.

    HINT:

    Tape the clip remover tip before use.

  5. Pull down the curtain shield airbag assembly LH deployment portion and remove the 2 bolts and curtain shield airbag assembly LH inflator.

*A

except Moon Roof

*B

for Moon Roof

*a

Strap

*b

Rear Side Bolt

*c

Bracket

*d

Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly LH Inflator

Pull Down in this Direction

Protective Tape

(g) When reusing the curtain shield airbag assembly LH:

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the clip A, clip B, roof side inner garnish clip and curtain shield airbag clip spacer.

(1) Detach the claw and remove the clip A and curtain shield airbag clip spacer from the front side of the curtain shield airbag assembly LH.

(2) Detach the claw and remove the 2 clips A and roof side inner garnish clip.

(3) for Moon Roof:

Remove the 2 clips B.

*A

except Moon Roof

*B

for Moon Roof

*1

Clip A

*2

Curtain Shield Airbag Clip Spacer

*3

Roof Side Inner Garnish Clip

*4

Clip B

Remove in this Direction

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-

8. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH (except Rollover Type)

Deployment Side

  • When storing the curtain shield airbag assembly LH, 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.

NOTICE:

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

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

*a

Lock Button

Protective Tape

Release in this Direction

(d) for LH Side:

Detach the wire harness clamp.

(e) Remove the curtain shield airbag assembly LH deployment portion in the following order.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the clip and roof side inner garnish clip.

  1. Using No. 2 needle-nose pliers, remove the 4 pins from the 3 clips and roof side inner garnish clip.
  2. Using 2 thin-bladed screwdrivers, detach the claw and remove the 3 clips and roof side inner garnish clip together with the curtain shield airbag assembly LH deployment portion.
  3. Detach the claw.

*1

Roof Side Inner Garnish Clip

*2

Clip

*a

No. 2 Needle-Nose Pliers

*b

Thin-Bladed Screwdriver

Remove in this Direction

-

-

(f) Remove the curtain shield airbag assembly LH inflator in the following order.

CAUTION:

The bolt must not be reused.

  1. Remove the bolt and detach the hook to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly LH strap.
  2. Remove the bolt and rear side of the curtain shield airbag assembly LH deployment portion.
  3. Pull down the curtain shield airbag assembly LH deployment portion and remove the 2 bolts.
  4. Detach the hook to remove the curtain shield airbag assembly LH inflator.

*a

Strap

*b

Rear Side Bolt

*c

Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly LH Inflator

-

-

Pull Down in this Direction

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-

(g) When reusing the curtain shield airbag assembly LH:

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the clip, roof side inner garnish clip and curtain shield airbag clip spacer.

(1) Detach the claw and remove the clip and curtain shield airbag clip spacer from the front side of the curtain shield airbag assembly LH.

(2) Detach the claw and remove the 2 clips and roof side inner garnish clip.

*1

Clip

*2

Curtain Shield Airbag Clip Spacer

*3

Roof Side Inner Garnish Clip

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