Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001WE0A
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 12/2021]
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: REAR BUMPER: REMOVAL; 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedures

Necessary Procedures

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedures are not Performed

Link

*: When performing learning using the Techstream.

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

w/ Hands Free Power Back Door:

Removal and installation of auxiliary battery terminal

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane control system

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Parking support brake system (for HV Model)*

Pre-collision system

Lighting system (EXT)(w/ AFS)

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking assist monitor system

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Panoramic view monitor system (for HV Model)

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): INITIALIZATION

Reset back door close position

Power back door system (for HV Model)

2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): INITIALIZATION

Back door lock initialization

Power door lock control system

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Kick door control sensor

Reset connection history

There are cases where the connection history display differs from the vehicle condition

2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST

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 Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedures

Necessary Procedures

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedures are not Performed

Link

*: When performing learning using the Techstream.

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

w/ Hands Free Power Back Door:

Removal and installation of auxiliary battery terminal

Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)

Stop and start system

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 12/2021]; STOP AND START: STOP AND START SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane control system

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Parking support brake system (for Gasoline Model)*

Pre-collision system

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking assist monitor system

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline Model)

2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION

Reset back door close position

Power back door system (for Gasoline Model)

2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION

Back door lock initialization

Power door lock control system

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Kick door control sensor

Reset connection history

There are cases where the connection history display differs from the vehicle condition

2019 - 2023 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2023]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST

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

HINT:

  • If the bumper is damaged, there is a possibility that the installation area of the blind spot monitor sensor may be deformed and the blind spot monitor system may not operate correctly, so visually inspect the blind spot monitor sensor installation area (frame, stud bolt) to make sure it is not dented or bent.

    Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR: ADJUSTMENT

  • If the visual inspection finds a problem, check the installation condition of the blind spot monitor sensor, and adjust the installation position of the blind spot monitor sensor as necessary.
  • When the rear bumper is damaged or deformed due to an accident or contact with other objects, etc., or the bumper installation area on the body is repaired, it is necessary to perform ultrasonic sensor detection angle measurement.
    • for HV Model:

      Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

    • for Gasoline Model:

      Click here 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2022]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION (w/ Hands Free Power Back Door)

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 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION

2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model, w/ Hands Free Power Back Door)

Click here 2021 MY RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for HV Model, w/ Hands Free Power Back Door)

Click here 2021 MY RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model, w/ Hands Free Power Back Door)

Click here 2021 MY RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

5. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PROTECTOR (w/ Bumper Protector)

HINT:

  • Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a rear bumper protector is necessary.
  • When removing the rear bumper protector, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the rear bumper protector and rear bumper assembly using a heat light.

Standard:

Item

Temperature

Rear Bumper Assembly

20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

Rear Bumper Protector

20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

CAUTION:

  • Do not touch the heat light and heated parts.
  • Touching the heat light may result in burns.
  • Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

*a

Heated Part

*b

Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the rear bumper assembly and rear bumper protector excessively.

(a) Remove the rear bumper protector.

6. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Hands Free Power Back Door)

(a) for A25A-FXS:

Click here 2021 MY RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

(b) for A25A-FKS:

Click here 2021 - 2022 MY RAV4 [08/2020 - 10/2022]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FKS BATTERY: REMOVAL+

NOTICE:

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

Click here 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION

7. REMOVE REAR QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD LH (w/ Mudguard)

(a) for Short Type:

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: MUDGUARD: REMOVAL+

(b) for Long Type:

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: MUDGUARD: REMOVAL+

8. REMOVE REAR QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD RH (w/ Mudguard)

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

9. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL LH

(a) w/o Mudguard:

Clip

Screw

(1) Remove the 3 clips.

(2) Remove the screw and rear bumper side seal LH.

(b) w/ Mudguard:

(1) for Short Type:

Remove the 3 clips and rear bumper side seal LH.

(2) for Long Type:

Remove the 2 clips and rear bumper side seal LH.

*A

for Short Type

10. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL RH

(a) w/o Mudguard:

Clip

Screw

(1) Remove the 4 clips.

(2) Remove the screw and rear bumper side seal RH.

(b) w/ Mudguard:

(1) for Short Type:

Remove the 4 clips and rear bumper side seal RH.

(2) for Long Type:

Remove the 3 clips and rear bumper side seal RH.

*A

for Short Type

11. REMOVE QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) except Off Road Package:

(1) Apply protective tape around the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH.

(2) Remove the screw.

Screw

Clip

(3) Remove the clip.

(4) Pull back the edge of the rear wheel house liner LH and detach the claw by pushing the area indicated by the arrow in the illustration with a finger.

NOTICE:

  • Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the rear wheel house liner LH.
  • To avoid damaging the claw, do not forcibly pull the rear quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction (1)

Remove in this Direction (2)

(5) Detach the clip and disconnect the rear quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH.

(b) for Off Road Package:

(1) Apply protective tape around the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH.

(2) Remove the screw.

Screw

Clip

(3) Remove the clip.

(4) Pull back the edge of the rear wheel house liner LH and detach the clip and guide.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

NOTICE:

  • Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the rear wheel house liner LH.
  • To avoid damaging the clips, do not forcibly pull the rear quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH.

(5) Disconnect the rear quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH.

12. REMOVE QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

13. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT COVER LH

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (EXT): REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

14. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT COVER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

15. REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER STOPPER

(a) Remove the 2 rear bumper upper stoppers.

16. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply protective tape around the rear bumper assembly.

Protective Tape

(b) Remove the 2 screws.

(c) Remove the 2 clips.

(d) except Off Road Package:

(1) Pull the rear quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH toward the outside as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

(2) Remove the clip.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

(e) for Off Road Package:

(1) Pull the rear quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH toward the outside as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

(2) Remove the clip.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

(f) Detach the claw as shown in the illustration.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

(g) Detach the claw as shown in the illustration.

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

(h) w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System, w/ hands Free Power Back Door:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(2) Detach the claw and back door garnish retainer to remove the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.

*1

Back Door Garnish Retainer

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

17. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a rear bumper upper retainer LH is necessary.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (EXT): REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

18. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

  • Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a rear bumper upper retainer RH is necessary.
  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

19. REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER LH

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a rear bumper upper retainer LH is necessary.

(a) Remove the 2 screws and rear bumper upper retainer LH.

20. REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER RH

HINT:

  • Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a rear bumper upper retainer RH is necessary.
  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

21. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a rear bumper side support LH is necessary.

(a) Using a screwdriver, turn the clip 90° and detach the clip as shown in the illustration.

*a

90°

Remove in this Direction

(b) Remove the 2 screws.

(c) Detach the guide and claw to remove the rear bumper side support LH as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

22. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH

HINT:

  • Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a rear bumper side support RH is necessary.
  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

23. REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Type A)

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a rear bumper reinforcement sub-assembly is necessary.

(a) Remove the 6 bolts.

(b) Detach the guide and remove the rear bumper reinforcement sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

24. REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Type B)

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a rear bumper reinforcement sub-assembly is necessary.

(a) Remove the 6 bolts.

(b) Detach the guide and remove the rear bumper reinforcement sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction