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Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL 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, 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 is disconnected before performing this procedure.

(c) Install the airbag ECU assembly with the 3 bolts.

Torque:

17.5 N·m {178 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf}

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.
  • When installing the airbag ECU assembly, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with or is not pinched between other parts.
  • When the ignition switch is first turned to ON after the airbag ECU assembly has been replaced, make sure that no one is in the vehicle.

(d) Connect the 3 connectors and push in the lock lever to lock the connector.

NOTICE:

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

Push in

(e) Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the airbag ECU assembly.

2. INSTALL NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT

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3. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

  • for A25A-FKS:

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  • for A25A-FXS:

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NOTICE:

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

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5. INSTALL BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

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6. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for HV Model)

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7. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

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8. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

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9. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

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