Rear Airbag 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 REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Short Body)

  3. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Long Body)

  4. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

  5. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM POCKET SUB-ASSEMBLY

  6. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY

  7. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 1 BOARD

  8. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

  9. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 2 BOARD

  10. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 3 BOARD

  11. REMOVE JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for Short Body)

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

  13. REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

  14. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (for Short Body)

  15. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (for Long Body)

  16. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  17. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT TETHER ANCHOR COVER (for Short Body)

  18. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT TETHER ANCHOR BRACKET (for Short Body)

  19. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY OUTER LH

  20. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for Short Body)

  21. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for Long Body)

  22. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR REAR LH

Rear Airbag Sensor -- Removal


HINT:
  1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
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 REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Short Body)


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

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 claws and remove the scuff plate.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


3. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Long Body)


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

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 9 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Using a clip remover, detach the 2 clips and remove the garnish.



4. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH


5. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM POCKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


6. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY


7. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 1 BOARD


8. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY


9. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 2 BOARD


10. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 3 BOARD


11. REMOVE JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for Short Body)


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

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 7 clips and remove the jack carrier.



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


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

  1. Remove the 4 screws.

  1. Using a clip remover, detach the 7 clips and remove the plate.



13. REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP


14. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (for Short Body)


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

  1. Using a clip remover, detach the 6 clips and remove the finish plate.



15. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (for Long Body)


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

  1. Using a clip remover, detach the 6 clips.

  1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the finish plate.



16. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


17. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT TETHER ANCHOR COVER (for Short Body)


18. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT TETHER ANCHOR BRACKET (for Short Body)


19. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY OUTER LH


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

  1. Remove the lap belt outer anchor cover.

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor.



20. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for Short Body)


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

  1. Disconnect the rear No. 1 seat belt's floor anchor.

    1. Remove the anchor cover.

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor.



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

  1. Remove the bolt and 2 screws.

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Using a clip remover, detach the 5 clips and remove the trim board.

  1. Disconnect the power outlet socket connector.

  1. Remove the belt hanger.



21. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for Long Body)


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

  1. Disconnect the rear No.1 seat outer belt's floor anchor.

    1. Remove the anchor cover.

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor.



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

  1. Remove the 2 screws and 2 bolts.

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Using a clip remover, detach the 4 clips and remove the trim board.

  1. Disconnect the power outlet socket connector.

  1. Remove the belt hanger.



22. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR REAR LH


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

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Remove the bolt and airbag sensor.