Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000026SWD
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 12/2021]
Title: LIGHTING (EXT): HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY(for Single Beam Headlight): DISASSEMBLY; 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

w/ Headlight ECU:

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are installed, removed or replaced during the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replacement Part or Procedure

Necessary Procedures

Effects/Inoperative Functions when not Performed

Link

Replacement of headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

  • Vehicle information registration for the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH
  • Initialization of the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

Automatic headlight beam level control system

  • w/o AFS:

    2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM (w/ Headlight ECU without AFS): INITIALIZATION

  • w/ AFS:

    2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM (w/ AFS): INITIALIZATION

NOTICE:

Even if the headlight ECU sub-assembly RH is replaced with a new one, vehicle information registration and initialization are not necessary.

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

  • Handle components indoors as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from entering and adhering to headlight assembly components.
  • Do not reuse parts which have reduced fastening ability due to thread damage.
  • Do not touch the inner surface of the lens and metallic surfaces as much as possible, or they may become dirty.
  • Do not allow metallic surfaces to become dirty, as such surfaces become damaged even if they are only lightly wiped with a soft cloth.
  • When installing components, make sure that the wire harness is not pinched or pulled.
  • Do not use solvent to clean components. Only clean them with a dry cloth.

2. REMOVE FRONT SIDE MAKER LIGHT BULB

(a) w/ Headlight ECU:

Disconnect the connector.

*a

Matchmark

*b

Unlock Position Mark

Turn in this Direction

(b) Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise until the matchmark is aligned with the unlock position mark and remove it.

(c) Remove the front side marker light bulb from the bulb socket.

Remove in this Direction

3. REMOVE FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB

(a) w/ Headlight ECU:

Disconnect the connector.

*a

Matchmark

*b

Unlock Position Mark

Turn in this Direction

(b) Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise until the matchmark is aligned with the unlock position mark and remove it.

(c) Remove the front turn signal light bulb from the bulb socket.

Remove in this Direction

4. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Headlight ECU)

Click here 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (EXT): HEADLIGHT ECU: REMOVAL+

5. REMOVE HEADLIGHT GASKET (w/ Headlight ECU)

Click here 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (EXT): HEADLIGHT ECU: REMOVAL+