SEAT: FRONT POWER SEAT MOTOR ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000002EKF3
Model Year Start: 2024	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [10/2023 - ]
Title: SEAT: FRONT POWER SEAT MOTOR ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 - ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during power seat lifter motor assembly and power seat tilt motor assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed
*: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here
Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for HV model)*
		Pre-collision system
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system
Reclining motor (Front seatback frame sub-assembly (driver seat)) (Including removal and installation) Slide motor (Front seat adjuster assembly (driver seat)) (Including removal and installation) Power seat lifter motor assembly (driver seat) (Including removal and installation) Power seat tilt motor assembly (driver seat) (Including removal and installation)	Initialize position control ECU	Front power seat control system (for HV model with memory)

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed
1: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here 2: w/o Power Back Door System
Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)	Stop and start system
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)*1
		Pre-collision system
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system
	Back door lock initialization*2	Power door lock control system
Reclining motor (Front seatback frame sub-assembly (driver seat)) (Including removal and installation) Slide motor (Front seat adjuster assembly (driver seat)) (Including removal and installation) Power seat lifter motor assembly (driver seat) (Including removal and installation) Power seat tilt motor assembly (driver seat) (Including removal and installation)	Initialize position control ECU	Front power seat control system (for Gasoline model with memory)

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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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.

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2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

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3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT FRONT CUSHION SHIELD LH

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4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD LH

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5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER CUSHION SHIELD LH

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6. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER WITH PAD

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8. REMOVE LH SEAT RECLINING ADJUSTER INSIDE COVER

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9. REMOVE POWER SEAT LIFTER MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Remove the 3 nuts, front seat adjuster plate LH and vertical adjuster spacer.

*1	Front Seat Adjuster Plate LH
*2	Vertical Adjuster Spacer

NOTICE:

Do not damage or dirty the gears of the power seat lifter motor assembly LH and front seat adjuster assembly LH.

10. REMOVE POWER SEAT TILT MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Detach the clamp.

NOTICE:

Do not damage or dirty the gears of the power seat tilt motor assembly LH and front seat adjuster assembly LH.