Side 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 FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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

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

  5. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER LH

  6. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH

Side Airbag Sensor -- Removal


CAUTION:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000KT106QX.html).
HINT:
  1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


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 DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


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

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 10 claws and remove the scuff plate.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


3. 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.


4. 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.



5. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER LH


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

  1. Remove the lap belt outer anchor cover.

  1. Remove the anchor's built-in bolt from the pillar and disconnect the outer belt.



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

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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



6. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH


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

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Remove the bolt and sensor.