Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM10000000258DK
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2022 - 10/2023]
Title: SEAT: SEAT HEATER SWITCH (for Front Seat): REMOVAL; 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]

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 seat heater switch 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

Link

*: When performing learning using the Techstream.

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane control system

2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Parking support brake system (for HV model)*

Pre-collision system

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

Power back door initialization

Power door lock control system

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

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

Link

*: When performing learning using the Techstream.

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

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

2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]; STOP AND START: STOP AND START SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane control system

2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)*

Pre-collision system

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

Power back door initialization

Power door lock control system

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

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:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION (w/ Airbag Cut Off Indicator Light)

CAUTION:

Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

Click here 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

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 (w/ Airbag Cut Off Indicator Light, for HV Model)

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (w/ Airbag Cut Off Indicator Light, for HV Model)

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (w/ Airbag Cut Off Indicator Light, for HV Model)

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Airbag Cut Off Indicator Light)

  • for A25A-FKS:

    Click here 2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FKS BATTERY: REMOVAL+

  • for A25A-FXS:

    Click here 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

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.

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION

6. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) for Automatic Transaxle:

(1) UB80E:

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; UB80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): SHIFT LEVER KNOB: REMOVAL+

(2) UB80F:

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; UB80F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): SHIFT LEVER KNOB: REMOVAL+

(b) for HV Model:

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; P710 (HYBRID TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): SHIFT LEVER KNOB: REMOVAL+

7. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL+

8. REMOVE MOBILE WIRELESS CHARGER CRADLE ASSEMBLY (w/ Wireless Charger)

Click here 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; POWER OUTLETS (INT): WIRELESS CHARGER ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

9. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE BOX (w/o Wireless Charger)

Click here 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL+

10. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL+

11. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING PANEL: REMOVAL+

12. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

Click here 2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL+

13. REMOVE SEAT HEATER SWITCH (for LH Side)

(a) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, detach the claw to remove the seat heater switch.

Remove in this Direction

Protective Tape

HINT:

Tape the thin-bladed screwdriver tip before use.

14. REMOVE SEAT HEATER SWITCH (for RH Side)

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.