A25A-FKS (STARTING): STARTER (w/ Stop And Start System): REMOVAL; 2024 MY RAV4 [10/2023

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000002G1MW
Model Year Start: 2024	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [10/2023 - ]
Title: A25A-FKS (STARTING): STARTER (w/ Stop And Start System): REMOVAL; 2024 MY RAV4 [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 starter 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
1: When performing learning using the Techstream. 2: w/o Power Back Door System Click here
Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected	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
Starter assembly NOTICE: When the starter assembly is replaced, "ST NO. 1 relay" must be also replaced.	Clear the number of starter operations	Stop and Start 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 (-) battery terminal.
When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) 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 (-) battery terminal.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
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When the starter assembly is replaced, "ST NO. 1 relay" must also be replaced.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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3. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

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4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE

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7. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER

(a) Detach the claw as shown in the illustration to remove the flywheel housing side cover.

8. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the engine wire from the vehicle body.

(b) Detach the clamp to disconnect the radiator hose from the fan shroud assembly.

(d) Detach the 3 clamps to disconnect the radiator hose, vacuum hoses and No. 2 engine wire from the No. 1 radiator bracket.

(e) Remove the bolt and No. 1 radiator bracket from the front engine mounting.

(f) Disconnect the starter assembly connector.

(g) Open the terminal cap.

(h) Remove the nut and disconnect the No. 2 engine wire from terminal 30.

(i) Remove the 2 bolts and starter assembly from the cylinder block sub-assembly.