Q610 (HYBRID TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): REAR TRACTION MOTOR: REMOVAL; 2024 - 2025 MY RAV4 HV [10/2023

Last Modified: 05-08-2025	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000002FCN6
Model Year Start: 2024	Model: RAV4 HV	Prod Date Range: [10/2023 - ]
Title: Q610 (HYBRID TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): REAR TRACTION MOTOR: REMOVAL; 2024 - 2025 MY 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 rear traction motor with transaxle assembly 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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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
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system
Rear wheel alignment adjustment	Perform "Reset Memory" Perform "Calibration"	DTCs are stored ABS warning light illuminates Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) illuminates Slip indicator light illuminates Brake control disabled or malfunctions (brake drag, etc.)
Suspension, tires, etc.	Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking Assist Monitor System
Suspension, tires, etc.	Parking assist ECU initialization	Panoramic View Monitor System (for HV model)
Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired	Inspection After Repair	Poor idle, etc. Engine start function, etc.
Rear traction motor with transaxle assembly	Resolver learning Initialize resolver	DTCs are stored Slight vibration at a vehicle speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or less Shock or vibration during acceleration	for AWD with NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY: for LITHIUM-ION BATTERY:

CAUTION:

This vehicle has contains high voltage circuits standardized with orange colored wiring and connectors, so follow the instructions in this manual to perform the procedures correctly.
for AWD with Nickel Metal Hydride Battery:

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for Lithium-ion Battery:

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If the correct procedures are not followed according to the instructions in this manual, there is a danger of electric shock from the high voltage circuits.
Be sure to wear insulating gloves when working on high voltage wiring or components.
If work is performed without wearing insulating gloves, there is a danger of electric shock.
To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

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. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD

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3. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER

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4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

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5. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER

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6. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP

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7. DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE

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8. REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY

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9. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE

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10. INSTALL CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY

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11. CONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE

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12. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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13. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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14. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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15. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

(a) Disconnect the temperature sensor connector.

*a	Temperature Sensor Connector
*b	Resolver Sensor Connector

(b) Disconnect the resolver sensor connector.

(c) Detach the 4 clamps to disconnect the wire harness from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

16. REMOVE REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE

CAUTION:

Be sure to wear insulated gloves.

HINT:

Unnecessary to remove the rear traction motor cable unless inspection or replacement.

(a) Clean the area around the rear traction motor cable.

NOTICE:

Dust or other foreign matter entering the terminal when installing the rear traction motor cable may cause a short or electrical leakage.

(b) Remove the 4 bolts of the rear traction motor cable.

Slide cover on top side

(d) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the motor cable terminal cap from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

(e) Using an insulated tool, remove the 3 bolts and rear traction motor cable from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

NOTICE:

Protect the rear traction motor cable with a plastic bag or other protective material until immediately before reconnection.
Do not allow foreign matter or water to enter the rear traction motor cable terminal or installation area.

Do not touch the rubber seal and terminals of the rear traction motor cable.

*a	Rubber Seal
*b	Terminal

(f) Protect the opening where the rear traction motor cable was removed with protective tape (non-residue type) to prevent the entry of foreign matter or water.

17. REMOVE REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using an engine sling device and chain block, hold the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not lift the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly more than necessary.
Check the center of gravity while lifting the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

NOTICE:

Lightly shake the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly by hand to make sure it is securely held while performing work.
Do not shake the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly excessively while holding it.

(b) Remove the 3 bolts, 2 upper differential mount stoppers, 2 lower differential mount stoppers and rear traction motor with transaxle assembly from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not drop the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
Do not damage the installation surface of the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

*1	Upper Differential Mount Stopper
*2	Lower Differential Mount Stopper

18. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 3 wire harness clamp brackets from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

19. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and front differential support assembly from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

20. REMOVE REAR TRACTION MOTOR FILLER PLUG

HINT:

There is no need to remove this unless the rear traction motor filler plug is replaced.

(a) Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the rear traction motor filler plug and gasket from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.