Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000026O9R
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2022 - 10/2023]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for Gasoline Model AWD): REMOVAL; 2023 MY RAV4 [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 rear suspension member sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

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

Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected

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

Rear wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Perform "Reset Memory".
  2. Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization.
  • VSC is disabled or malfunctions
  • DTCs are output
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • ABS warning light illuminates

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): UTILITY

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.)

Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Parking assist monitor system

2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

Parking assist ECU initialization

Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)

2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 [10/2022 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

Inspection after repair

  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.

2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

CAUTION:

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

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. REMOVE TORQUE VECTORING DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for Torque Vectoring Differential)

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for Torque Vectoring Differential): REMOVAL

2. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (except Torque Vectoring Differential)

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

Click here 2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; REAR SUSPENSION: REAR LOWER ARM: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) except Torque Vectoring Differential, w/ Height Control Sensor:

(1) Disengage the 7 clamps to separate the differential carrier wire harness.

(b) except Torque Vectoring Differential, w/o Height Control Sensor:

(1) Disengage the 6 clamps to separate the differential carrier wire harness.

(c) Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION:

  • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
  • If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.

NOTICE:

Use attachments or equivalent tools to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.

*a

Engine Lifter

*b

Attachment

Attachment and Wooden Block Placement Location

(d) Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts, 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers, rear suspension member lower brace LH and rear suspension member lower brace RH.

(e) Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

(f) for TMC Made:

(1) Remove the 4 rear suspension member cushions from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

HINT:

Make sure to place an identification mark on the rear suspension member cushion so that they can be reinstalled to their original positions.

(g) for TMMC Made:

(1) Remove the 2 rear suspension member cushions and 2 upper differential support member stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

HINT:

Make sure to place an identification mark on the rear suspension member cushion and upper differential support member stopper so that they can be reinstalled to their original positions.

8. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

Click here 2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; REAR SUSPENSION: REAR UPPER ARM: REMOVAL+

9. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)

Click here 2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD): REMOVAL+

11. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

12. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH

Click here 2023 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD): REMOVAL+

13. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

14. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION: REMOVAL

15. REMOVE HOLE PLUG

(a) Remove the 10 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

HINT:

There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.