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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(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) Attach the hook and claw to install the lower No. 1 instrument panel air bag assembly.

Install in this Direction

(d) Install the 2 bolts.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(e) Connect the airbag connector and push the lock button to lock.

*a

Lock Button

Push in this Direction

NOTICE:

  • When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  • Make sure the lock button is securely locked.

(f) Check that there is no looseness in the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

2. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

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3. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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4. INSTALL FUSE BOX OPENING COVER

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5. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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6. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

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7. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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8. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

  • for A25A-FKS:

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  • for A25A-FXS:

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NOTICE:

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

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9. INSTALL BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

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10. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for HV Model)

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11. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

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12. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

  • w/ Occupant Classification System:

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  • w/o Occupant Classification System:

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13. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

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  • w/o Occupant Classification System:

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14. PERFORM SYSTEM INITIALIZATION AND CALIBRATION

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