Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000002FR2F
Model Year Start: 2024 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2023 -           ]
Title: PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: ULTRASONIC SENSOR (for Front): INSTALLATION; 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL ULTRASONIC SENSOR CUSHION SET

HINT:

Only perform this procedure when removing and installing the ultrasonic sensor cushion set.

(a) Install the ultrasonic sensor cushion set as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

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2. INSTALL FRONT CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (except Off Road Package)

NOTICE:

  • Installing the front corner ultrasonic sensor retainer with some double-sided tape remaining may cause poor adhesion. Perform this procedure until the tape is sufficiently removed.
  • Make sure to use a cloth when removing. Using a screwdriver, etc., may cause damage and poor adhesion.

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a front corner ultrasonic sensor retainer is necessary.

(a) Clean the front bumper assembly surface.

(1) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the front bumper assembly.

(2) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) for TMC Made:

(1) Cover the sensor installation hole from the outside of the front bumper cover with a 35 mm (1.38 in.) square piece of tape.

*a

for TMC Made:

35 mm (1.38 in.)

except TMC Made:

30 mm (1.18 in.)

(c) except TMC Made:

(1) Cover the sensor installation hole from the outside of the front bumper cover with a 30 mm (1.18 in.) square piece of tape.

(d) Apply primer to the front bumper assembly on the installation area of the front corner ultrasonic sensor retainer using a brush or felt.

NOTICE:

  • Replace the brush or felt if it is dirty or has become hardened.
  • Keep any painted surface free from primer.
  • If the primer contacts a painted surface, it may leave light primer marks. Therefore, use protective tape when using liquid primer.
  • Do not touch surfaces to which primer has been applied until the front corner ultrasonic sensor retainer has been attached.

*A

for TMC Made

*B

except TMC Made

*C

for LH Side

*D

for RH Side

*a

Scribed Line

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-

Primer Application

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-

(e) Let the primer dry sufficiently.

NOTICE:

Do not touch applied surfaces until the primer is dry.

Recommended drying time:

10 minutes or more (at 23°C (73°F))

(f) Confirm that the primer has completely dried by touching the front bumper assembly. Then remove the tape.

(g) Remove the peeling paper of the new front corner ultrasonic sensor retainer trying not to touch the adhesional surface.

NOTICE:

After removing the peeling paper, do not touch the surface of the tape with your fingers or cotton work gloves.

(h) Align the front corner ultrasonic sensor retainer with the scribed line on the front bumper assembly and install it as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

The application strength of the front corner ultrasonic sensor retainer will weaken if reapplied. If reapplication is necessary, be sure to replace it with a new one.

NOTICE:

for TMC Made:

  • Make sure that the front corner ultrasonic sensor retainer is within the retainer mark-off line after installation.
  • Make sure that the angle judgment ribs are within 5° above and below the angle judgment mark-off lines.

HINT:

  • Apply pressure so that it does not lift up from the front bumper assembly.
  • Pushing force: 50 N (5.1 kgf) for 3 seconds

*A

for TMC Made

*B

for LH Side

*C

for RH Side

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-

*a

Retainer Mark-off Line

*b

Angle Judgment Rib

*c

Angle Judgment Mark-off Line

-

-

*A

except TMC Made

-

-

*a

Scribed Line

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-

3. INSTALL FRONT CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (for Off Road Package)

NOTICE:

  • Installing the front corner ultrasonic sensor retainer with some double-sided tape remaining may cause poor adhesion. Perform this procedure until the tape is sufficiently removed.
  • Make sure to use a cloth when removing. Using a screwdriver, etc., may cause damage and poor adhesion.

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a front corner ultrasonic sensor retainer is necessary.

(a) Clean the front bumper assembly surface.

(1) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the front bumper assembly.

(2) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) for TMC Made:

(1) Cover the sensor installation hole from the outside of the front bumper cover with a 35 mm (1.38 in.) square piece of tape.

*a

for TMC Made:

35 mm (1.38 in.)

except TMC Made:

30 mm (1.18 in.)

(c) except TMC Made:

(1) Cover the sensor installation hole from the outside of the front bumper cover with a 30 mm (1.18 in.) square piece of tape.

(d) Apply primer to the front bumper assembly on the installation area of the front corner ultrasonic sensor retainer using a brush or felt.

NOTICE:

  • Replace the brush or felt if it is dirty or has become hardened.
  • Keep any painted surface free from primer.
  • If the primer contacts a painted surface, it may leave light primer marks. Therefore, use protective tape when using liquid primer.
  • Do not touch surfaces to which primer has been applied until the front corner ultrasonic sensor retainer has been attached.

*A

for TMC Made

*B

except TMC Made

*C

for LH Side

*D

for RH Side

*a

Scribed Line

-

-

Primer Application

-

-

(e) Let the primer dry sufficiently.

NOTICE:

Do not touch applied surfaces until the primer is dry.

Recommended drying time:

10 minutes or more (at 23°C (73°F))

(f) Confirm that the primer has completely dried by touching the front bumper assembly. Then remove the tape.

(g) Remove the peeling paper of the new front corner ultrasonic sensor retainer trying not to touch the adhesional surface.

NOTICE:

After removing the peeling paper, do not touch the surface of the tape with your fingers or cotton work gloves.

(h) Align the front corner ultrasonic sensor retainer with the scribed line on the front bumper assembly and install it as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

The application strength of the front corner ultrasonic sensor retainer will weaken if reapplied. If reapplication is necessary, be sure to replace it with a new one.

NOTICE:

for TMC Made:

  • Make sure that the front corner ultrasonic sensor retainer is within the retainer mark-off line after installation.
  • Make sure that the angle judgment ribs are within 5° above and below the angle judgment mark-off lines.

HINT:

  • Apply pressure so that it does not lift up from the front bumper assembly.
  • Pushing force: 50 N (5.1 kgf) for 3 seconds

*A

for TMC Made

*B

for LH Side

*C

for RH Side

-

-

*a

Retainer Mark-off Line

*b

Angle Judgment Rib

*c

Angle Judgment Mark-off Line

-

-

*A

except TMC Made

-

-

*a

Scribed Line

-

-

4. INSTALL FRONT CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (except Off Road Package)

(a) Attach the claw to install the front center ultrasonic sensor.

NOTICE:

  • When reusing the sensor, make sure that each sensor is returned to its original position.
  • Check that the claw is securely fitted.
  • Do not push the microphone surface.

    Microphone Surface

Install in this Direction

(b) Connect the connector.

5. INSTALL FRONT CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (for Off Road Package)

(a) Attach the claw to install the front center ultrasonic sensor.

NOTICE:

  • When reusing the sensor, make sure that each sensor is returned to its original position.
  • Check that the claw is securely fitted.
  • Do not push the microphone surface.

    Microphone Surface

Install in this Direction

(b) Connect the connector.

6. INSTALL FRONT CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (except Off Road Package)

(a) Attach the claw to install the front corner ultrasonic sensor.

NOTICE:

  • When reusing the sensor, make sure that each sensor is returned to its original position.
  • Check that the claw is securely fitted.
  • Do not push the microphone surface.

    Microphone Surface

HINT:

Align the connector with the protrusion of the mark when connecting it.

*A

for TMC Made

*B

except TMC Made

*a

Protrusion of the mark

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-

Install in this Direction

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-

(b) Connect the connector.

7. INSTALL FRONT CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (for Off Road Package)

(a) Attach the claw to install the front corner ultrasonic sensor.

NOTICE:

  • When reusing the sensor, make sure that each sensor is returned to its original position.
  • Check that the claw is securely fitted.
  • Do not push the microphone surface.

    Microphone Surface

HINT:

Align the connector with the protrusion of the mark when connecting it.

*A

for TMC Made

*B

except TMC Made

*a

Protrusion of the mark

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-

Install in this Direction

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-

(b) Connect the connector.

8. INSTALL FRONT ULTRASONIC SENSOR CLIP (except Off Road Package)

(a) Attach the wire harness clamp.

(b) Attach the claw to install the front ultrasonic sensor clip.

Install in this Direction

9. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

(a) except off road package:

Click here 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER (except Off Road Package): INSTALLATION

(b) for off road package:

Click here 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER (for Off Road Package): INSTALLATION

10. ADJUST FRONT TELEVISION CAMERA ASSEMBLY (w/ Panoramic View Monitor System)

(a) for HV Model:

Click here 2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

(b) for Gasoline Model:

Click here 2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 [10/2022 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

11. PERFORM CALIBRATION

(a) for HV Model:

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

(b) for Gasoline Model:

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