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                           Last Modified: 05-08-2025 | 
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                           Doc ID: RM100000001HK77 | 
                      
                     
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                           Model Year Start: 2019 | 
                        
                           Model: RAV4 | 
                        
                           Prod Date Range: [02/2019 - 10/2019] | 
                      
                     
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                           Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 10/2019] | 
                      
                   
                  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 lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly removal/installation are shown below. 
                  Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)
                  
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                               Replaced Part or Performed Procedure 
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                               Necessary Procedure 
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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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                  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 Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)
                  
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                               Replaced Part or Performed Procedure 
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                               Necessary Procedure 
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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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                               Perform steering sensor zero point calibration 
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                               Lane control system 
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                               Pre-collision system 
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                               Parking support brake system (for HV model)* 
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                               Lighting system (EXT)(w/ AFS) 
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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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                  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: 
                  Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing. 
                   
                  
                     
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w/ Occupant Classification System:
Click here
                                 
                                    
                                        
                                    
                                 
                              
                            
                         
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w/o Occupant Classification System:
Click here
                                 
                                    
                                        
                                    
                                 
                              
                            
                         
                      
                   
                  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
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  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 FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  7. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  9. REMOVE FUSE BOX OPENING COVER 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  10. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  11. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  12. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
                   
                  
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           
                               
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                               Deployment Side 
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When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
 
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If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
 
                      
                   
                  (a) Check that the ignition switch is off. 
                  (b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. 
                  
                     CAUTION: 
                     
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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.
 
                      
                   
                   
                  (c) Using a screwdriver, release the lock button and disconnect the airbag connector. 
                   
                  
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                               *a 
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                               Lock Button 
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                               Release in this Direction 
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                               Protective Tape 
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                  NOTICE: 
                  When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness. 
                  HINT: 
                  Tape the screwdriver tip before use. 
                  
                   
                  
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           
                               
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                               Remove in this Direction 
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                  (e) Detach the claw and hook to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly. 
                  
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