RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
Removal
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it See: Service Precautions.
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.
2. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service
and Repair/Lower Instrument Panel/Removal
3. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service
and Repair/Lower Instrument Panel/Removal
4. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service
and Repair/Lower Instrument Panel/Removal
5. REMOVE SWITCH BASE See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Lower Instrument
Panel/Removal
6. REMOVE CONSOLE CUP HOLDER BOX See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and
Repair/Lower Instrument Panel/Removal
7. REMOVE UPPER REAR CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument
Panel/Service and Repair/Lower Instrument Panel/Removal
8. REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and
Repair/Lower Instrument Panel/Removal
9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER INNER LH See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard /
Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Lower Instrument Panel/Removal
10. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER INNER RH See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard /
Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Lower Instrument Panel/Removal
11. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and
Repair/Lower Instrument Panel/Removal
12. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the airbag sensor connectors.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and airbag sensor.