REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR: REMOVAL; 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001ECEN
Model Year Start: 2019	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 02/2019]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR: REMOVAL; 2019 MY RAV4 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 rear stabilizer bar removal/installation are shown below.

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired	Inspection After Repair	Poor idle, etc. Engine start function, etc.

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

Inspection After Repair

Poor idle, etc.
Engine start function, etc.

w/ Canister Pump Module:

w/o Canister Pump Module:

CAUTION:

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

for HV Model:
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for Gasoline Model:
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3. REMOVE MAIN MUFFLER HEAT INSULATOR

(a) Remove the 4 nuts and main muffler heat insulator from the vehicle body.

4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH (for Gasoline Model)

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5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH (for Gasoline Model)

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6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

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7. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model)

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8. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (for Gasoline Model)

w/ Floor Under Cover:

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9. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for Gasoline Model)

w/ Floor Under Cover:

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10. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

w/ Floor Under Cover:

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11. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

w/ Floor Under Cover:

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12. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER LH (w/ Cover)

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13. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER RH (w/ Cover)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

14. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Loosen the nut (A) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

(b) Loosen the bolt of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

NOTICE:

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

NOTICE:

When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

*a	Wooden Block
*b	Jack
	Wooden Block Placement Location

(d) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

15. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

(a) Remove the 4 bolts, rear stabilizer bar, rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket LH, rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket RH, rear No. 2 stabilizer bar bracket LH, rear No. 2 stabilizer bar bracket RH and 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

17. REMOVE REAR LOWER STABILIZER BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 rear lower stabilizer brackets from the rear stabilizer bushing.

18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket LH from the rear stabilizer bushing.

19. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

20. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING

(a) Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar.