Seat Position Sensor 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 FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat)

  3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat)

  4. REMOVE SEAT SLIDE POSITION SENSOR PROTECTOR

  5. REMOVE SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR

Seat Position Sensor -- 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 FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat)


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

  1. Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.

  1. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the rearmost position.



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

  1. Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.

  1. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the center position. Also, operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the seatback to the upright position.

  1. Disconnect the connector under the seat.

  1. Remove the seat.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.


3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat)

  1. Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the foremost position.



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

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the front seat track bracket outer cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.



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

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the front seat track bracket inner cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.



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

  1. Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.



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

  1. Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the rearmost position.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.

  1. Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the center position. Then, operate the power seat switch knob and move the seatback to the upright position.

  1. Disconnect the cable from the 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.

  1. Disconnect the connectors under the seat.

  1. Remove the seat.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.


4. REMOVE SEAT SLIDE POSITION SENSOR PROTECTOR


5. REMOVE SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR


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

  1. Remove the seat slide position sensor protector from the seat position sensor.

  1. Using a T30 "torx" socket, remove the "torx" screw and seat position sensor.

  1. Disconnect the connector.