Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001ECDV
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 HV Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 02/2019]
Title: FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER (for HV Model): REMOVAL; 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]

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 front frame 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

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Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane control system

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Pre-collision system

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking assist monitor system

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model)

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): INITIALIZATION

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

Power back door initialization

Power door lock control system

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

ECM

Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration

DTC P063051 is output

2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM (w/o Canister Pump Module): REGISTRATION

  • Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired
  • Replacement of air fuel ratio sensor

Inspection after repair
  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.

2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM (w/o Canister Pump Module): INITIALIZATION

Inverter with converter assembly

Resolver learning
  • DTCs are stored
  • Slight vibration at a vehicle speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or less
  • Shock or vibration during acceleration

2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]; HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: MOTOR GENERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM (for 2WD with NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY): UTILITY

Hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly
  • Resolver learning
  • Initialize resolver

Front wheel alignment adjustment
  1. Clear zero point calibration data.
  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.
  • DTCs are stored
  • ABS warning light illuminates
  • Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) illuminates
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster): UTILITY

Front bumper assembly (Including removal and installation)

Front television camera view adjustment

Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model)

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.)

Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Parking assist monitor system

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

  • Parking assist ECU initialization
  • Adjust steering angle

Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model)

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

Replacement of headlight ECU sub-assembly LH
  • Synchronize the vehicle information
  • Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization

Lighting system (EXT)(w/ Headlight ECU)

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM (w/ Headlight ECU without AFS): INITIALIZATION

Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly
  • Perform torque sensor zero point calibration
  • Assist map writing
  • DTCs are output
  • EPS warning light illuminates

2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

NOTICE:

  • After the power switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Auxiliary Battery Terminal

    System Name

    See Procedure

    Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Entune system or safety connect system

    6 minutes

    Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Entune system and safety connect system

    1 minute
  • This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.

    Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

2. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY GUARD

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

3. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL+

5. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL+

6. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 nuts and separate the front engine mounting insulator from the front frame assembly.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts and separate the rear engine mounting insulator from the front frame assembly.

7. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL+

8. REMOVE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL+

9. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 3 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

(b) Remove the front lower arm bushing stopper from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly.

10. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 exhaust pipe support bracket from the front frame assembly.