Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Removal
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-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.
- Remove glove compartment door assembly (see page ip-20)
- Remove front passenger airbag assembly
- Detach the wire harness clamp from bracket.
- Disconnect the connector from the airbag.
Notice:
When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
- Remove the 2 bolts from the reinforcement.
- Remove the instrument panel upper (see page ip- 6).
- Release the front side airbag door from the front side hook by slightly bending it and lift out the front passenger airbag rearward.
- Release the rear side airbag door from the other hook and remove the front passenger airbag.
Front passenger airbag assembly
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check front passenger airbag assembly (vehicle not involved in
collision and airbag not deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs- ...
Installation
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Install front passenger airbag assembly
Attach the rear side hook o ...
Other materials:
All-wheel drive lock
switch (awd models)
All-wheel drive lock mode can be used when a large amount of
drive power needs to be applied to all the wheels, such as when
the vehicle gets stuck in mud and you need to free it.
Press the switch.
The torque of the engine is distributed
to the rear wheels to the maximum
extent possible in
ac ...
Transmission control cable assembly
Replacement
Remove rear console box sub-assembly
Remove the console box (see page ip-20).
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 pre ...