HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: HV BATTERY THERMISTOR: REMOVAL; 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000026Q3E
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: RAV4 HV	Prod Date Range: [10/2022 - 10/2023]
Title: HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: HV BATTERY THERMISTOR: REMOVAL; 2023 MY 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 hybrid battery thermistor removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedures	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed
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Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system*
		Pre-collision system
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system

CAUTION:

Orange wire harnesses and connectors indicate high-voltage circuits. To prevent electric shock, always follow the procedure described in the repair manual.
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To prevent electric shock, wear insulated gloves when working on wire harnesses and components of the high voltage system.

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

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.

2. REMOVE HV BATTERY

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3. REMOVE UPPER HV BATTERY COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE HV BATTERY JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE NO. 2 HYBRID BATTERY SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Be sure to wear insulated gloves and protective goggles.

(a) Remove the 5 nuts.

(b) Pull back the rear No. 1 HV battery shield and remove the No. 2 hybrid battery shield sub-assembly from the HV battery.

*1	Rear No. 1 HV Battery Shield
*2	No. 2 Hybrid Battery Shield Sub-assembly
	Pull Back

HINT:

Pull back the rear No. 1 HV battery shield until it is separated from the stud bolt of the No. 2 hybrid battery shield sub-assembly.

6. REMOVE NO. 1 HV BATTERY INTAKE DUCT LH

CAUTION:

Be sure to wear insulated gloves and protective goggles.

(a) Remove the clip to disconnect the No. 1 HV battery intake duct LH from the HV battery.

(b) Disengage the claw of hybrid battery thermistor (sensor portion) and remove the No. 1 HV battery intake duct LH.

7. REMOVE HYBRID BATTERY THERMISTOR

CAUTION:

Be sure to wear insulated gloves and protective goggles.

(a) Disengage the clamp.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 hybrid battery packing from the HV battery.

(d) Disconnect the battery voltage sensor connector.

(e) Disengage the 4 clamps.

(f) Disengage the 3 claws of the hybrid battery thermistor (sensor portions) and remove the hybrid battery thermistor from the HV battery.