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                           Last Modified: 05-08-2025 | 
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                           Doc ID: RM100000001EFC2 | 
                      
                     
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                           Model Year Start: 2019 | 
                        
                           Model: RAV4 | 
                        
                           Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 02/2019] | 
                      
                     
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                           Title: POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: 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, installed, or replaced during the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) removal/installation are shown below. 
                  Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)
                  
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                               Replaced Part or Performed Procedure 
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                               Necessary procedures 
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                               Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed 
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                               Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 
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                               Perform steering sensor zero point calibration 
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                               Lane control system 
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                               Pre-collision system 
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                               Memorize steering angle neutral point 
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                               Parking assist monitor system 
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                               Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model) 
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                               Reset back door close position 
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                               Power back door system (for HV model) 
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                               Back door lock initialization 
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                               Power door lock control system 
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                               Replacement of main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) 
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                               Code registration 
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Wireless door lock control system (for HV model, with smart key system)
 
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Smart key system (for Entry function, HV model)
 
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Smart key system (for start function, HV model)
 
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Hybrid control system cannot be started
 
                                  
                               
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                  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
                  
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                               System Name 
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                               See Procedure 
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                               Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Entune system or safety connect system 
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                               6 minutes 
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                               Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Entune system and safety connect system 
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                               1 minute 
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                  Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)
                  
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                               Replaced Part or Performed Procedure 
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                               Necessary procedures 
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                               Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed 
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                               Link 
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                               Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 
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                               Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes) 
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                               Stop and start system 
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                               Perform steering sensor zero point calibration 
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                               Lane control System 
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                               Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)* 
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                               Pre-collision System 
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                               Memorize steering angle neutral point 
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                               Parking assist monitor system 
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                               Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model) 
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                               Reset back door close position 
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                               Power back door system (for Gasoline model) 
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                               Back door lock initialization 
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                               Power door lock control system 
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                                 w/ Smart Key System:
                                 
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Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)
 
                                  
                               
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                               Code registration 
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Wireless door lock control system (for Gasoline model, with smart key system)
 
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Smart key system (for Entry function, Gasoline model)
 
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Smart key system (for Start function, Gasoline model)
 
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Engine start function
 
                                  
                               
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                  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
                  
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                               System Name 
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                               See Procedure 
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                               Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Entune system or safety connect system 
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                               6 minutes 
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                               Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Entune system and safety connect system 
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                               1 minute 
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                  PROCEDURE
                   
                  1.   PRECAUTION 
                  CAUTION: 
                  Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing. 
                   
                  
                     
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w/ Occupant Classification System:
Click here
                                 
                                    
                                        
                                    
                                 
                              
                            
                         
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w/o Occupant Classification System:
Click here
                                 
                                    
                                        
                                    
                                 
                              
                            
                         
                      
                   
                  
                     NOTICE: 
                     
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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.
Click here
                                 
                                    
                                        
                                    
                                 
                              
                            
                         
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Do not remove the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) except when replacing it.
 
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When removing the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), always replace it with a new one.
 
                      
                   
                   
                  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model) 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for HV Model) 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  4. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model) 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 
                  
                     
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for A25A-FKS:
Click here
                                 
                                    
                                        
                                    
                                 
                              
                            
                         
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for A25A-FXS:
Click here
                                 
                                    
                                        
                                    
                                 
                              
                            
                         
                      
                   
                   
                  
                     
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Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
 
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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. 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  6. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  7. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made) 
                  
                     
                        
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                               (a) Detach the 2 wire harness clamps. 
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                  (b) Remove the nut, bolt and No. 3 instrument panel to cowl brace sub-assembly. 
                   
                  
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           
                               
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                               Nut 
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                               Bolt 
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                  8. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMMC Made) 
                  HINT: 
                  Use the same procedure described as for the No. 3 instrument panel to cowl brace sub-assembly (for TMC Made). 
                   
                  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY WITH MAIN BODY ECU 
                  
                     
                        
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                               (a) Detach the 2 wire harness clamps. 
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                                                    *a 
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                                                    w/ Clearance Warning System 
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                  (b) w/ Clearance Warning System: 
                  (1) Disconnect the 5 connectors. 
                  (c) w/o Clearance Warning System: 
                  (1) Disconnect the 4 connectors. 
                  (d) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the claw and disconnect the 2 lever connectors. 
                   
                  
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                               *a 
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                               Lever Connector 
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                               Rotate in this Direction 
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                               Protective Tape 
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                  (e) Detach the wire harness clamp. 
                  (f) Disconnect the 2 connectors. 
                  
                     
                        
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                               (g) Disconnect the 5 connectors. 
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                  (i) Detach the claw and disconnect the instrument panel junction block assembly with main body ECU. 
                  
                     
                        
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                               (j) Detach the claw and remove the instrument panel junction block assembly with main body ECU from the connector holder. 
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                  (k) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the claw and disconnect the 2 lever connectors. 
                   
                  
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                               *a 
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                               Lever Connector 
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                               Rotate in this Direction 
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                               Protective Tape 
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                  (l) Detach the wire harness clamp and remove the instrument panel junction block assembly with main body ECU. 
                   
                  10. REMOVE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) 
                  
                     
                        
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                               (a) Detach the claw and remove the junction block bracket from the instrument panel junction block assembly with main body ECU. 
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                  (b) Press the lock of the instrument panel junction block assembly and release the lock of the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) as shown in the illustration. 
                   
                  
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                               *a 
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                               Instrument Panel Junction Block Assembly 
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                               *b 
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                               Main Body ECU (Multiplex Network Body ECU) 
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                               Movement Direction 
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                               Instrument Panel Junction Block Assembly Lock 
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                  (c) While pressing the lock, horizontally insert a thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape between the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) and instrument panel junction block assembly. 
                  NOTICE: 
                  Use a screwdriver with a diameter between 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) and 6.3 mm (0.248 in.) and a length of approximately 90 mm (3.54 in.). 
                   
                  
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           
                               
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                               Horizontally Insert a Thin-bladed Screwdriver 
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                               Protective Tape 
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                  (d) When the thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape is inserted, the internal connector lock is released. 
                   
                  
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                               *a 
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                               Internal Connector 
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                               Insert a Thin-bladed Screwdriver in this Direction 
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                               Released in this Direction 
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                               Protective Tape 
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                     NOTICE: 
                     
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Do not twist the screwdriver to raise the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU).
 
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Do not excessively insert the screwdriver. Otherwise, the internal connector terminals may become deformed or damaged.
 
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Replace the instrument panel junction block assembly when the connector terminal, the locking section, or the case is damaged or deformed.
 
                      
                   
                  
                     
                        
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                               (e) Hold the rib of the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU). 
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                  (f) While rotating the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), completely release the lock. 
                   
                  
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           
                               
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                               Rotate in this Direction 
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                  (g) Remove the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) from the instrument panel junction block assembly. 
                   
                  
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           
                               
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                               Remove in this Direction 
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