Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM10000000258E0
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2022 - 10/2023]
Title: SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: SLIDING ROOF HOUSING (for Moon Roof): 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 sliding roof housing sub-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 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

Removal and installation of 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

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

Sliding roof ECU (sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly)

Initialize sliding roof system

  • Auto operation function
  • Jam protection function
  • Key-off operation function
  • Key-linked function
  • Wireless transmitter-linked function
  • Sliding roof open warning function
  • Sliding roof may move in reverse or become misaligned

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly (Including removal and installation)

Initialize sliding roof system

  • Auto operation function
  • Jam protection function
  • Key-off operation function
  • Key-linked function
  • Wireless transmitter-linked function
  • Sliding roof open warning function
  • Sliding roof may move in reverse or become misaligned

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Sliding roof glass sub-assembly (Including removal and installation)

Initialize sliding roof system

  • Auto operation function
  • Jam protection function
  • Key-off operation function
  • Key-linked function
  • Wireless transmitter-linked function
  • Sliding roof open warning function
  • Sliding roof may move in reverse or become misaligned

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

NOTICE:

  • After the ignition switch is turned off, the audio and visual system records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, make sure to wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
  • When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and the security lock setting has been enabled, multi-display operations will be disabled upon next startup unless the password is entered. Be sure to check the security lock setting before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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

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

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

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

Sliding roof ECU (Sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly)

Initialize sliding roof system

  • Auto operation function
  • Jam protection function
  • Key-off operation function
  • Key-linked function
  • Wireless transmitter-linked function
  • Sliding roof open warning function
  • Sliding roof may move in reverse or become misaligned

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly (Including removal and installation)

Initialize sliding roof system

  • Auto operation function
  • Jam protection function
  • Key-off operation function
  • Key-linked function
  • Wireless transmitter-linked function
  • Sliding roof open warning function
  • Sliding roof may move in reverse or become misaligned

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Sliding roof glass sub-assembly (Including removal and installation)

Initialize sliding roof system

  • Auto operation function
  • Jam protection function
  • Key-off operation function
  • Key-linked function
  • Wireless transmitter-linked function
  • Sliding roof open warning function
  • Sliding roof may move in reverse or become misaligned

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

NOTICE:

  • After the ignition switch is turned off, the audio and visual system records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, make sure to wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
  • When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and the security lock setting has been enabled, multi-display operations will be disabled upon next startup unless the password is entered. Be sure to check the security lock setting before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

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 SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

(a) Detach the claw and remove the sliding roof side garnish LH.

3. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Move the sliding roof glass sub-assembly to the fully closed position.

(b) Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 4 "TORX" screws and sliding roof glass sub-assembly.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

NOTICE:

To prevent the sliding roof glass sub-assembly and sliding roof drive gear assembly from becoming misaligned, move the sliding roof glass sub-assembly to the fully closed position before removing it.

5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) for A25A-FXS:

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

(b) for A25A-FKS:

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FKS 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 CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

7. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

8. DISCONNECT SLIDING ROOF DRAIN HOSE

(a) Detach the sliding roof drain hose clamp and disconnect the 4 sliding roof drain hoses.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for all of the sliding roof drain hoses.

9. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts, 6 nuts and sliding roof housing sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

If the removed nut is the same shape as that shown in the illustration, replace it the supplied replacement part.