SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000002EKH7
Model Year Start: 2024	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [10/2023 - ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: 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 instrument panel passenger airbag 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 Procedures	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. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

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

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4. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

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5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

for A25A-FKS:
Click here
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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6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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9. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT

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10. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

(a) Using a screwdriver, release the lock button and disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.

*a	Lock Button
*b	Wire Harness Clamp
*c	Guide
	Protective Tape
	Release in this Direction

NOTICE:

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

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Detach the wire harness clamp and guide and remove the No. 2 instrument panel wire.

11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Deployment Side

When storing the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

(a) Remove the 2 screws.

(b) Insert moulding remover B into the side of the airbag door facing the front of the vehicle and detach the hook.

(c) While holding the positions shown in the illustration, move the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly toward you, detach the hook near the rear of the vehicle, and then remove the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

	Hold Here
	Move in this Direction