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                           Last Modified: 05-08-2025 | 
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                           Doc ID: RM100000001QKPK | 
                      
                     
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                           Model Year Start: 2021 | 
                        
                           Model: RAV4 | 
                        
                           Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 12/2021] | 
                      
                     
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                           Title: A25A-FKS (STARTING): STARTER (w/ Stop And Start System): REMOVAL; 2021 MY RAV4 [08/2020 - 12/2021] | 
                      
                   
                  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 starter assembly removal/installation are shown below. 
                  Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
                  
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                               Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected 
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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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                               Starter assembly 
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                               Clear the number of starter operations 
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                               Stop and Start System 
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                  NOTICE: 
                  After the engine switch is turned off, the radio receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 85 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. 
                   
                  PROCEDURE
                   
                  1.   PRECAUTION 
                  
                     NOTICE: 
                     
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After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
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When the starter assembly is replaced, "ST NO. 1 relay" and "ST NO. 2 relay" must also be replaced.
 
                      
                   
                   
                  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
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                  3. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
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                  4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
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                  5. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 
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                  6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 
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                  7. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER 
                  
                     
                        
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                               (a) Detach the claw as shown in the illustration to remove the flywheel housing side cover. 
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                  8. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY 
                  
                     
                        
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                               (a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the engine wire from the vehicle body. 
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                               (b) Detach the clamp to disconnect the radiator hose from the fan shroud assembly. 
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                  (c) Detach the 2 clamps to disconnect the engine wire and No. 2 engine wire from the automatic transaxle assembly. 
                  
                     
                        
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                               (d) Detach the 3 clamps to disconnect the radiator hose, vacuum hoses and No. 2 engine wire from the No. 1 radiator bracket. 
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                               (e) Remove the bolt and No. 1 radiator bracket from the front engine mounting. 
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                               (f) Disconnect the 2 starter assembly connectors. 
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                  (g) Open the terminal cap. 
                  
                     
                        
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                               (h) Remove the nut and disconnect the No. 2 engine wire from terminal 30. 
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                               (i) Remove the 2 bolts and starter assembly from the cylinder block sub-assembly. 
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