Last Modified: 05-08-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001E3CE
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 10/2023]
Title: DOOR / HATCH: BACK DOOR CLOSER ECU: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2023]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the multiplex network door ECU removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

Multiplex network door ECU

Reset connection history

There are cases where the connection history display differs from the vehicle condition

2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST

Reset back door close position

Power back door system (for HV model)

2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): INITIALIZATION

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

Multiplex network door ECU

Reset connection history

There are cases where the connection history display differs from the vehicle condition

2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST

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

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH

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2. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH

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3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE BACK DOOR GRIP BASE

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5. REMOVE BACK DOOR GRIP

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the back door grip base.

6. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

Bolt

Connector

(b) Detach the guide and remove the multiplex network door ECU.

(c) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

NOTICE:

  • Do not subject the multiplex network door ECU to strong impacts or force, and do not drop it.
  • Do not reuse the multiplex network door ECU that has been dropped.