SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat): REMOVAL; 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001EDVE
Model Year Start: 2019	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 02/2019]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat): 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 front seat side airbag assembly removal/installation are shown below.

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
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Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)	Stop and start system
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)*
		Pre-collision system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking Assist Monitor System
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system (for Gasoline model)
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system
w/ Occupant Classification System: Front passenger seat	Zero point calibration (Occupant classification system)	Occupant classification system Passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator Airbag system (Front passenger side) Seat belt warning system (Front passenger)

NOTICE:

After the ignition switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition 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

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
Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Pre-collision system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking assist monitor system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model)
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system (for HV model)
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system

NOTICE:

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

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.
w/ Occupant Classification System:

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w/o Occupant Classification System:

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Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.
There is risk of injury.

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

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3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for HV Model)

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4. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

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5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

for A25A-FKS:
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for A25A-FXS:
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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.

NOTICE:

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

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6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

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7. REMOVE VERTICAL ADJUSTING HANDLE LH (for Driver Side)

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8. REMOVE RECLINING HINGE COVER LH

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9. REMOVE RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE LH

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10. REMOVE SEAT ADJUSTER COVER CAP LH (for Driver Side)

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11. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD LH (for Driver Side)

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12. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD RH (for Front Passenger Side)

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13. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER CUSHION SHIELD LH (for Driver Side)

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14. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER CUSHION SHIELD RH (for Front Passenger Side)

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15. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

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16. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK COVER WITH PAD

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17. REMOVE FRONT SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

CAUTION:

When storing the front seat airbag assembly LH, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

Deployment Side

(a) Detach the wire harness clamp.

(b) Remove the 2 nuts and front seat airbag assembly LH.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the nut.
If the installation surface or surrounding area of the front seat airbag assembly LH is deformed or damaged, replace the front seatback frame sub-assembly LH with a new one.