SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat): REMOVAL; 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001QI4E
Model Year Start: 2021	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 12/2021]
Title: SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat): REMOVAL; 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front seat assembly removal/installation are shown below.

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
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Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for HV model)*
		Pre-collision system
		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)
	Power back door initialization	Power door lock control system
Position control ECU assembly (driver seat) (Including removal and installation) Reclining motor (Front seatback frame sub-assembly (driver seat)) (Including removal and installation) Slide motor (Front seat adjuster assembly (driver seat)) (Including removal and installation) Power seat lifter motor assembly (driver seat) (Including removal and installation) Lumbar support adjuster assembly (driver seat) (Including removal and installation) Power seat tilt motor assembly (driver seat) (Including removal and installation)	Initialize position control ECU	Front power seat control system (for HV model with memory)

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 Audio Multimedia system or safety connect system	6 minutes
Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system and safety connect system	1 minute

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
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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)
	Power back door initialization	Power door lock control system
Position control ECU assembly (driver seat) (Including removal and installation) Reclining motor (Front seatback frame sub-assembly (driver seat)) (Including removal and installation) Slide motor (Front seat adjuster assembly (driver seat)) (Including removal and installation) Power seat lifter motor assembly (driver seat) (Including removal and installation) Lumbar support adjuster assembly (driver seat) (Including removal and installation) Power seat tilt motor assembly (driver seat) (Including removal and installation)	Initialize position control ECU	Front power seat control system (for Gasoline model with memory)

NOTICE:

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Auxiliary Battery Terminal

System Name	See Procedure
Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system or safety connect system	6 minutes
Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system and safety connect system	1 minute

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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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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If the front seat airbag assembly was deployed, replace the front seat airbag assembly, front seatback frame sub-assembly, separate type front seatback pad and separate type front seatback cover with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage.
Replace any other damaged parts as necessary.

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. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the front seat headrest assembly from the front seat assembly LH.

6. REMOVE FRONT OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH

(a) Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly LH to the rearmost position.

(b) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, detach the claw.

	Place Hands Here
	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)
	Protective Tape

HINT:

Tape the thin-bladed screwdriver tip before use.

(c) Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and slide in the removal direction (2) while pulling in the removal direction (1) to detach the guide and remove the front outer seat track bracket cover LH.

7. REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the front outer seat track bracket cover LH.

8. REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH

(a) Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly LH to the frontmost position.

(b) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, detach the claw.

HINT:

Tape the thin-bladed screwdriver tip before use.

	Remove in this Direction
	Protective Tape

(c) Pull in the removal direction shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the rear outer seat track bracket cover LH.

9. REMOVE REAR INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH

(a) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, detach the claw.

	Remove in this Direction
	Protective Tape

HINT:

Tape the thin-bladed screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Pull in the removal direction shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the rear inner seat track bracket cover LH.

10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using a T50 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 "TORX" screws.

(b) Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly LH to the rearmost position.

(d) Operate the reclining power seat switch knob and move the seatback of the front seat assembly LH perpendicular.

(e) Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly LH to the center position.

(f) Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly LH to the uppermost position.

(g) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

(1) for A25A-FKS:

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(2) for A25A-FXS:

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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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(h) Tilt the front seat assembly LH backward.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the front seat assembly LH or interior parts.

(i) Disconnect the front seat airbag assembly LH connector.

*a	Front Seat Airbag Assembly LH Connector

(1) Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA in the slide direction (1) as shown in the illustration.

*a	Housing Lock	*b	Yellow CPA
	Slide in this Direction (1)		Slide in this Direction (2)

NOTICE:

Do not pull while holding the wire harness.
Do not try to release the lock while holding down the top of the CPA (A in the illustration), as this prevents the lock from being released.

(2) Slide the yellow CPA in the slide direction (2) while pushing down the white housing lock again, and disconnect the connector.

(j) Disconnect the other 2 connectors under the front seat assembly LH.

(k) Detach the clamp.

(l) Remove the front seat assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

2 or more people are required when carrying the front seat assembly LH out of the vehicle.
Protect the front seat legs.
Be careful not to damage the front seat assembly LH, body exterior or interior parts.