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Service
Category
Drivetrain
Section
Transfer/4wd/Awd
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2019
RAV4
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REVISION NOTICE
December 23, 2019 Rev1:
 The Parts Information and Repair Procedure sections have been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2019 model year RAV4 vehicles may exhibit an AWD Warning Light ON condition with
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C13F800 (4WD/AWD Rear Disconnect System Performance)
present. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
NOTE
This Service Bulletin ONLY applies to 2019 model year RAV4 Limited and Adventure grade vehicles with
torque vectoring AWD system.
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Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
TC1903
R & R Differential Carrier Assembly for
Torque Vectoring Differential
5.0
Combo A
Reprogram 4WD ECU
0.4
TC1904
Reprogram 4WD ECU Only
0.4
OFP
T1
T2
41110-42050
8C
41
89630-42130
8A
74
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
 For op code TC1903, this repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This
warranty is in effect for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s
in-service date.
 For op code TC1904, this repair is covered under Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
 Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in
this bulletin.

Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
QTY
41110-42052
Carrier Assy, Differential
1
89630-42140
Computer Assy, 4WD
–
PREVIOUS
NEW
41110-42050
41110-42051
89630-42130
90119-12453
2
90119-12455
Bolt, W/Washer*
90119-14186
2
1
90105-14210
Bolt, Flange*
3
90179-A0005
Nut*
2
08885-02606
LX GL-5 75W-85 Gear Oil
1
00451-00001-LBL
Authorized Modifications Labels
1
*Nonreusable parts.
NOTE
 The 4WD ECU should NOT be replaced as part of the Repair Procedure.
 Authorized Modifications Labels may be ordered in packages of 25 from the Materials
Distribution Center (MDC) through Dealer Daily – Parts – Dealer Support Materials Orders.
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Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIER
Techstream ADVi*
PART NUMBER
QTY
TSADVUNIT
Techstream 2.0
TS2UNIT
ADE
1
Techstream Lite
TSLITEPDLR01
Techstream Lite (Green Cable)
TSLP2DLR01
*Essential SST.
NOTE
 Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
 Software version 14.30.022 or later is required.
 Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer
Equipment (ADE) at 1-800-368-6787.
 Use Techstream or an approved J2534 interface to perform flash reprogramming updates.
Visit techinfo.toyota.com for more information regarding J2534 reprogramming.
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
PART NUMBER
QTY
Battery Diagnostic Tool*
DCA-8000P T
1
*Essential SST.
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
Calibration Information
GRADE
Adventure
Limited
ECU
4WD ECU
CALIBRATION ID
PREVIOUS
NEW
F15364209200
F15364210000
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm the condition exists.
Does the vehicle exhibit an AWD Warning Light ON with DTC C13F800 present?

YES — Continue to step 2.

NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
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Repair Procedure (continued)
2. Use Techstream to confirm if the 4WD ECU calibration has been updated and check for the
Authorized Modifications Label affixed to the vehicle in the location shown below.
Is the calibration ID listed in Techstream and on the label the latest 4WD ECU calibration?

YES — Go to step 5 to confirm if rear differential replacement is necessary.

NO — Continue to step 3.
Figure 1. Location of Authorized Modifications Label on 2019 RAV4
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS
THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE:
1
2
THESE MODIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN APPROVED
AS APPROPRIATE BY EPA AND CARB
3
DEALER CODE:
CHANGE AUTHORITY:
4
DATE:
5
1
Replacement ECM (PCM) Part Number
(e.g., 89630-42140)
4
Date Completed
2
New Calibration ID (e.g., F15364210000)
5
This SB Number
3
Dealer Code
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Repair Procedure (continued)
3. Flash reprogram the 4WD ECU.
NOTE
 The battery diagnostic tool MUST be used in Power Supply Mode to maintain battery voltage
at 13.5V while flash reprogramming the vehicle.
 For details on how to use the battery diagnostic station, refer to the DCA-8000 Instruction
Manual located at TIS – Diagnostics – Tools & Equipment – Battery Diagnostics.
Follow the procedures outlined in Service Bulletin T-SB-0134-16, Techstream ECU Flash
Reprogramming Procedure, and flash the 4WD ECU with the NEW calibration file update.
4. Prepare and install the Authorized Modifications Label.
A. Using a permanent marker, enter the following information on the label:

4WD ECU part number [Refer to the Parts Information section for the NEW
PART NUMBER]

Calibration ID(s) [Refer to the Calibration Information section for the
NEW CALIBRATION ID]
Dealer Code



Repair Date
Change Authority [This bulletin number]
B. Install the Authorized Modifications Label onto the vehicle at the location shown in
Figure 1. The Authorized Modifications Label is available through the MDC,
P/N 00451-00001-LBL.
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Repair Procedure (continued)
5. Confirm the rear differential production date (serial number).
Is the rear differential production date on or before September 17th, 2019?

YES — Continue to step 6.

NO — Rear differential replacement is NOT necessary. Go to step 7.
Figure 2. Rear Differential Serial Number Location
1
c
2
c
3
c
1
Propeller Shaft
2
Rear Differential Serial Number
3
Differential Front View
Figure 3. Rear Differential Serial Number Breakdown
Ex.: 18Y23F1087  Produced November 23, 2018
Year (YY) / Month (M) / Day (DD)
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Production Month
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



A: Jan
B: Feb
C: Mar
D: Apr
E: May
F: Jun






G: Jul
H: Aug
I: Sep
X: Oct
Y: Nov
Z: Dec
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Repair Procedure (continued)
6. Replace the rear differential carrier assembly.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

2019 RAV4:
Drivetrain – Axle/Differential – “Axle and Differential: Rear Differential Carrier Assembly
(for Torque Vectoring Differential): Removal / Installation”
NOTE
For calibration of the replacement unit after installation, refer to TIS, applicable model and model
year Repair Manual:
 2019 RAV4:
Drivetrain – Transfer/4WD/AWD – “GF2A (Transfer / 4WD / AWD): Dynamic Torque Vectoring
AWD System: Calibration”
7. Clear the DTC and test-drive the vehicle to confirm the condition is no longer present.
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