SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SPIRAL CABLE: REMOVAL; 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000002EKH5
Model Year Start: 2024	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [10/2023 - ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SPIRAL CABLE: REMOVAL; 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [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 spiral cable sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedures	Necessary Procedures	Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed
1: When performing learning using the Techstream. 2: w/o Power Back Door System Click here
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 (for Gasoline model)
	Back door lock initialization*2	Power door lock control 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.

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedures	Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are 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 (for HV model)
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control 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

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. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

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3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

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4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for HV Model)

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5. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

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6. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

for A25A-FKS:
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for A25A-FXS:
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Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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8. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

(b) Check that the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly is center position.

OK:

The connector is at the top.

The colored roller or the top of the flat cable U-turn can be checked from the check window.

NOTICE:

If the result is not as specified, it is possible that the spiral cable sub-assembly is broken. Replace the spiral cable sub-assembly with a new one.

*A	Flat Cable (Visible Type)	*B	Colored Roller (Visible Type)
*C	for Type A	*D	for Type B
*a	Check Window	*b	Colored Roller
*c	Top of Flat Cable U-turn	-	-

9. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

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10. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

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11. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the ignition switch on (IG).
Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the ignition switch on (IG).
When rotating the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly to check the operation of the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly (checking for abnormal noise, checking the Data List, etc.), make sure to perform the inspection with the steering wheel assembly installed.

*a	Slider
	Slide in this Direction

(a) Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the airbag connector.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(b) w/ Steering Heater:

(1) Disconnect the 4 connectors.

*A	w/ Steering Heater

(1) Disconnect the 3 connectors.

(d) Detach the claw and clip to remove the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

12. REMOVE STEERING SENSOR

NOTICE:

Remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly only when replacing the spiral cable sub-assembly.
Removing the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly without using a lock pin may result in a misaligned center position of the steering sensor. Therefore, make sure to use the lock pin provided with a new spiral cable when removing the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly.

(a) Install the lock pin to the steering sensor.

NOTICE:

Use the lock pin provided with a new spiral cable.
Do not remove the lock pin before the spiral cable is installed to the steering sensor.

(b) Detach the claw and guide to remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly.