Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.


Notice:
Be careful not to damage the curtain shield airbag when removing the housing.
Removal (2006/01- )Symptom confirmation and diagnostic trouble code
Hint:
The diagnostic system in the rav4 has various
functions.
The first function is the diagnostic trouble code
(dtc) check. A dtc is a code stored in the ecu
memory whenever a malfunction in the signal circuits
to the ecu occurs. In a dtc check, a previous
malfunction's dtc can be ch ...
Can communication system
Precaution
Precaution
Turn the ignition switch off before measuring the
resistance of the main wire and the branch wire.
After the ignition switch is turned off, check that the
key reminder warning system and light reminder
warning system are not in operation.
Before measuring th ...
Removal
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 steering column cover lower
Detach the 4 claws, release the ...