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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for Torque Vectoring Differential): REMOVAL; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

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 torque vectoring differential carrier 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

Electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly

  • ECU data save
  • ECU data initialization
  • ECU data write

Dynamic torque vectoring AWD system

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; GF2A (TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD): DYNAMIC TORQUE VECTORING AWD SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

Rear electro magnetic control clutch sub-assembly (Rear differential carrier assembly)

Disconnect system function check

PROCEDURE

1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

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2. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

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4. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR

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5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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8. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY

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9. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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10. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)

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11. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

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12. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD

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13. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

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14. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE

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15. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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16. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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17. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH

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18. REMOVE TETHER ANCHOR BRACKET SET

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19. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY

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20. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH

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21. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

(a) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and differential support from the rear No. 2 differential support and torque vectoring differential carrier assembly.

(b) Temporarily install the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

22. REMOVE TORQUE VECTORING DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 3 connectors.

(b) Remove the grommet of the frame wire and pass the connector through the hole to the outside of the vehicle.

(c) w/ Height Control Sensor:

(1) Disengage the 7 wire harness clamps to separate the frame wire.

(d) w/o Height Control Sensor:

(1) Disengage the 6 wire harness clamps to separate the frame wire.

(e) Support the torque vectoring differential carrier assembly with 2 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

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Attachment

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Attachment Installation Position

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CAUTION:

The torque vectoring differential carrier assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

NOTICE:

  • Use attachments or equivalent tools to keep the torque vectoring differential carrier assembly level.
  • Be careful not to damage the frame wire.

(f) Remove the 3 bolts and 2 rear lower differential mount stoppers.

(g) Slowly lower the jack and then tilt the torque vectoring differential carrier assembly.

23. REMOVE FRAME WIRE

(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors and breather tube.

(b) Disengage the clamp to remove the frame wire.

24. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

(a) Remove the 2 upper rear differential mount stoppers from the rear No. 2 differential support.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and rear No. 2 differential support from the torque vectoring differential carrier assembly.

25. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DAMPER

(a) Remove the bolt and rear differential damper from the rear No. 2 differential support.

26. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and rear differential support from the torque vectoring differential carrier assembly.