Front Passenger Airbag 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 GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY

  3. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Front Passenger Airbag 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 GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY


3. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

  1. Detach the wire harness clamp from bracket.



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

  1. Disconnect the connector from the airbag.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts from the reinforcement.

  1. Remove the instrument panel upper (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001RHD00JX.html).



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

  1. Release the front side airbag door from the front side hook by slightly bending it and lift out the front passenger airbag rearward.

  1. Release the rear side airbag door from the other hook and remove the front passenger airbag.