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                           Last Modified: 05-08-2025 | 
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                           Doc ID: RM100000002GB2Y | 
                      
                     
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                           Model Year Start: 2024 | 
                        
                           Model: RAV4 | 
                        
                           Prod Date Range: [10/2023 -                    
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                           Title: THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2024 - 2025 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 seat heater switch removal/installation are shown below. 
                  Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)
                  
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                               Replaced Part or Performed Procedure 
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                               Necessary Procedure 
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                               Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed 
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                               Link 
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                               Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 
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                               Perform steering sensor zero point calibration 
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                               Lane control system 
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                               Parking support brake system (for HV model)* 
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                               Pre-collision system 
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                               Reset back door close position 
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                               Power back door system (for HV model) 
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                               Power back door initialization 
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                               Power door lock control system 
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                  NOTICE: 
                  After the ignition switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. 
                  Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Auxiliary Battery Terminal
                  
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                               System Name 
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                               See Procedure 
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                               Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system or safety connect system 
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                               6 minutes 
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                               Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system and safety connect system 
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                               1 minute 
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                  Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)
                  
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                               Replaced Part or Performed Procedure 
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                               Necessary Procedure 
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                               Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed 
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                               Link 
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                               Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 
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                               Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes) 
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                               Stop and start system 
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                               Perform steering sensor zero point calibration 
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                               Lane control system 
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                               Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)*1 
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                               Pre-collision system 
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                               Reset back door close position 
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                               Power back door system (for Gasoline model) 
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                               Power back door initialization*2 
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                               Power door lock control system 
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                  NOTICE: 
                  After the ignition switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. 
                  Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Auxiliary Battery Terminal
                  
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                               System Name 
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                               See Procedure 
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                               Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system or safety connect system 
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                               6 minutes 
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                               Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system and safety connect system 
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                               1 minute 
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                     HINT: 
                     
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Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
 
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The following procedure is for the LH side.
 
                      
                   
                   
                  PROCEDURE
                   
                  1.   PRECAUTION (w/ Airbag Cut Off Indicator Light) 
                  CAUTION: 
                  Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing. 
                   
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                  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. 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Airbag Cut Off Indicator Light, for HV Model) 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (w/ Airbag Cut Off Indicator Light, for HV Model) 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  4. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (w/ Airbag Cut Off Indicator Light, for HV Model) 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Airbag Cut Off Indicator Light) 
                  
                     
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for A25A-FKS:
Click here
                                 
                                    
                                        
                                    
                                 
                              
                            
                         
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for A25A-FXS:
Click here
                                 
                                    
                                        
                                    
                                 
                              
                            
                         
                      
                   
                  
                     CAUTION: 
                     
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Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
 
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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. 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  6. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
                  (a) for Gasoline Model: 
                  (1) UB80E: 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                  (2) UB80F: 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                  (b) for HV Model: 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  7. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  8. REMOVE MOBILE WIRELESS CHARGER CRADLE ASSEMBLY (w/ Wireless Charger) 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  9. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE BOX (w/o Wireless Charger) 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  10. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  11. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  12. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  13. REMOVE SEAT HEATER SWITCH (for LH Side) 
                  Click here
                        
                           
                               
                           
                        
                     
                   
                   
                  14. REMOVE SEAT HEATER SWITCH (for RH Side) 
                  HINT: 
                  Use the same procedure described for the LH side. 
                   
                  15. REMOVE TELLTALE LIGHT ASSEMBLY (SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT ASSEMBLY) 
                  (a) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the telltale light assembly (security indicator light assembly). 
                  HINT: 
                  Tape the screwdriver tip before use. 
                   
                  
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           
                               
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                               Remove in this Direction 
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                               Protective Tape 
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