Center Airbag Sensor Assembly Removal

Restraints. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Supplemental Restraint System. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH

  4. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  5. REMOVE SWITCH BASE

  6. REMOVE CONSOLE CUP HOLDER BOX

  7. REMOVE UPPER REAR CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  8. REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER INNER LH

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER INNER RH

  11. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

  12. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

Center Airbag Sensor Assembly -- Removal


CAUTION:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000KT106QX.html).


1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTICE:
w/ Navigation System for HDD:
After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.


2. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Center Airbag Sensor Assembly Removal

  1. Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

  1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips and remove the upper panel garnish.



3. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Center Airbag Sensor Assembly Removal

  1. Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

  1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips and remove the upper panel garnish.



4. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and 4 claws, and then remove the upper console panel.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


5. REMOVE SWITCH BASE


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Detach the 2 clips and 2 claws.

  1. Disconnect the connectors and remove the switch base.



6. REMOVE CONSOLE CUP HOLDER BOX


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 screws.

  1. Detach the 2 clips and remove the cup holder box.



7. REMOVE UPPER REAR CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Disconnect the connectors and remove the upper rear console panel.



8. REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 6 claws and remove the console rear end panel.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER INNER LH


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel bracket cover.



10. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER INNER RH


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel bracket cover.



11. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and detach the wire harness clamp.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 screws.

  1. Disconnect the connector and remove the rear console box.



12. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Center Airbag Sensor Assembly Removal

  1. Disconnect the airbag sensor connectors.

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and airbag sensor.