2002 Rav4 Sliding Roof System

2002 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Sliding Roof System RAV4

BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PRECAUTION

NOTE: Take care to observe the following precautions when performing inspections or removal and replacement of body electrical related parts.

1 . Headlight System

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. can burst if scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. They

Don't touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands.

2 SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

The RAV4 is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) such as the driver and front passenger airbag; failure to carry out service operation in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing; possibly leading to a serious accident. Before servicing (including airbag

3 Audio System

If the negative terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, the preset AM; FMI and FM2 stations stored in memory are erased, so be sure to note the stations and reset them after the battery terminal is reconnected.

4 Mobile Communication System

If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system. refer to precautions in IFVEHICLEIS EQUPPED WITHMOBILE COMMUNICATIONSYSIEM

SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM

1. 1 Sliding roof reverses during close (down) operation

• Start
• Perform forced operation

NOTE:

Holding the CLOSEIUP (OPENIDOWN) switch pressed inhibits the jam protection function at approx. 10 sec. after starting the reverse operation. If the switch remains pressed any longer, the sliding door starts close operation and it stops when detecting the fully closed position.

• Medical check
• Replace sliding roof motor and limit switch

NOTE:

At approx. 10 sec. after starting the reverse operation; it is switched to the forced close (down) operation.

LOCATION

INSPECTION

• 1 . Inspect sliding roof control switch

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Fig. 3: Displaying Sliding Roof Control Switch Terminals

Table Caption: This table illustrates the expected electrical continuity between specific terminals of a sliding roof control switch in different operational positions (SLIDE OPEN and TILT UP).

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Fig 4: Displaving Sliding Roof Control Switch_Specifications

If continuity is not as specified, the switch. replace

• 2 Inspect sliding roof control relay circuit

Disconnect the connector from the and switch and inspect the connector on the wire harness side; as shown in the table. relay e-12-1 G01895839

5: Identifying Sliding Roof Control Relay Connector Ierminals Fig

Table Caption: This table describes the electrical continuity and voltage behavior of a "Grouna" slide roof control switch under different operational states, including its connection to ground and the ignition switch.

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NOTE:

Exceptions: For 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON OFF (ACC) or until driver or passenger door is opened after the ignition switch is turned ON OFF (AcC)

If the circuit is not as specified; replace the sliding roof control switch and relay.

3 Inspect sliding roof motor circuit breaker operation

• a. With the sliding roof in the fully opened position; hold the sliding roof switch in "SLIDE OPEN" position and check that there is a circuit breaker operation noise within 10 to 60 seconds.

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Fig_Z:Checking For Circuit Breaker Operation Courtesy of TOYOIA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

• b With the sliding roof in the fully opened position; hold the sliding roof switch in "TILT UP" position and check that the sliding roof begins to close within 60 seconds.

If operation is not as specified, the motor. replace

SLIDING ROOF

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Inspect Sliding Roof Glass Alignment

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Fig 9: Identifying Sliding Roof Glass Alignment Courtesy of TOYOIA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A , INC.

• a. Start the and check the operation time of the sliding roof. engine

Operation time: Approx. 6 secs.

• b Check for abnormal noise or binding during operation:
• d. Check for a difference in level between the sliding roof weatherstrip and roof panel.
• c With the sliding roof fully closed; check for water leakage.

Front end and rear end:

0 +/-P 1.5 mm (0 +/-P 0.059 in )

COMPONENTS

REMOVAL

• 1 Remove rear seats

• 2 Remove rear floor finish plate

• 3 Remove rear door scuff plates

4. Remove room light and cover

• a. screwdriver; remove the cover. Using

NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

• b Remove the screw and room light, then disconnect the connector.
• Remove assist grips and covers

6. Remove front door scuff plates

• 7 Remove sun visors

Remove the 4 screws and 2 sun visors.

• 8 Remove inner rear view mirror
• 9 Remove roof console box
• a. Using a screwdriver, remove the roof console box cover.

NOTE: Tape the