Last Modified: 05-08-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000026QHH
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: RAV4 HV Prod Date Range: [10/2022 - 10/2023]
Title: FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER (for HV Model): 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 front frame 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
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Click here 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane control system

2022 - 2025 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 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

ECM

Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration

DTC P063051 is output

2021 - 2025 MY RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: REGISTRATION

Grille shutter switch specification infomation

Vehicle control history (RoB) [X260E] is stored

2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 11/2024]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

  • Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1)
  • Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2)
  • Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

Inspection after repair
  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.

2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 11/2024]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Inverter with converter assembly

Resolver learning
  • DTCs are stored
  • Slight vibration at a vehicle speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or less
  • Shock or vibration during acceleration

for AWD with NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY: 2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 HV [02/2019 -        ]; HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: MOTOR GENERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM (for AWD with NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY): UTILITY

for LITHIUM-ION BATTERY: 2020 - 2025 MY RAV4 HV [06/2020 -        ]; HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: MOTOR GENERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM (for LITHIUM-ION BATTERY): UTILITY

Hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly
  • Resolver learning
  • Initialize resolver

Front wheel alignment adjustment
  1. Perform "Reset Memory"
  2. Perform "Calibration"
  • DTCs are stored
  • ABS warning light illuminates
  • Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) illuminates
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • Brake control disabled or malfunctions (brake drag, etc.)

2022 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster): UTILITY

Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly

for Type A:

  • Perform power steering ECU initial setting
  • DTCs are output
  • EPS warning light illuminates

2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Type A): UTILITY

for Type B:

  • Perform torque sensor zero point calibration
  • Assist map writing
  • DTCs are output
  • EPS warning light illuminates

2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Type B): CALIBRATION

Front bumper assembly (Including removal and installation)

Front television camera view adjustment

Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model)

2023 - 2025 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

Suspension, tires, etc.

Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Parking assist monitor system

2023 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

  • Parking assist ECU initialization
  • Adjust steering angle

Panoramic view monitor system (for HV model)

2023 - 2025 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

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.
  • This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.

    Click here 2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

2. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY GUARD

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

3. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; A25A-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL+

5. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL+

6. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 nuts and separate the front engine mounting insulator from the front frame assembly.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts and separate the rear engine mounting insulator from the front frame assembly.

7. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL+

8. REMOVE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

Click here 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL+

9. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 3 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly.

NOTICE:

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

(b) Remove the front lower arm bushing stopper from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly.

10. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 exhaust pipe support bracket from the front frame assembly.