SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: REAR AIRBAG SENSOR: REMOVAL; 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001HK7V
Model Year Start: 2019	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [02/2019 - 10/2019]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: REAR AIRBAG SENSOR: 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 rear airbag sensor 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
*: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here
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

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
*: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here
Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Pre-collision system
		Parking support brake system (for HV model)*
		Lighting system (EXT)(w/ AFS)
	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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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:
Click here
for A25A-FXS:
Click here

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 REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Gasoline Model)

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8. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH

(a) Remove the rear side of the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH so that the rear seat side garnish LH can be removed.

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(b) Remove the rear seat side garnish LH.

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9. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR 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 the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

NOTICE:

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

(1) Push down the housing lock and slide the CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)

*a	Housing Lock	*b	CPA
*c	CPA Upper Part	-	-

(2) Push the housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

Do not push down the upper part of the CPA shown in the illustration when disconnecting the airbag connector.

(3) After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.

*a	Correct	*b	Incorrect
*c	CPA	*d	Housing

(d) Remove the bolt.

Remove in this Direction

NOTICE:

Loosen the bolt while holding the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly because the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly claw is easily damaged.
If the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly has been dropped, replace it with a new one.

(e) Detach the claw and remove the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly.