Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001FAJ0
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 02/2019]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY: 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 airbag ECU 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

Link
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Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

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

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 12/2021]; STOP AND START: STOP AND START SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

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

Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)*

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 Gasoline model)

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

Reset back door close position

Power back door system (for Gasoline model)

2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION

Back door lock initialization

Power door lock control system

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

Airbag ECU assembly
  • Perform reset memory
  • Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization
  • VSC is disabled or malfunctions
  • DTCs are output
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • ABS warning light illuminates

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): UTILITY

for GF1A:

  • Reset memory

Dynamic torque control 4WD/AWD system

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; GF1A (TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD): DYNAMIC TORQUE CONTROL AWD SYSTEM (for Type A): CALIBRATION

for GF2A:

  • ECU data initialization

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; GF2A (TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD): DYNAMIC TORQUE VECTORING AWD SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

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

Link

Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal

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

Back door lock initialization

Power door lock control system

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

Airbag ECU assembly
  • Clear zero point calibration data
  • 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

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

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

  • w/ Occupant Classification System:

    Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/ Occupant Classification System): PRECAUTION

  • w/o Occupant Classification System:

    Click here 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/o Occupant Classification System): PRECAUTION

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.

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION

2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

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

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

  • for A25A-FKS:

    Click here 2019 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2019]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FKS BATTERY: REMOVAL+

  • for A25A-FXS:

    Click here 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

  • 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.

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION

6. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

Click here 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL

7. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2019]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (for A25A-FKS): REMOVAL+

8. REMOVE AIRBAG ECU 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 this procedure is performed without disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal of the battery, the airbag may deploy even if an impact is applied only to the airbag ECU assembly. Therefore, make sure that the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal of the battery is disconnected before performing this procedure.

(c) Pull out each connector with its connector lock pushed to disconnect the 3 connectors.

Push the Connector Lock

Pull Out the Lock Lever

NOTICE:

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(d) Remove the 3 bolts and airbag ECU assembly.

NOTICE:

If the airbag ECU assembly has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the airbag ECU assembly with a new one.