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Caution / Notice / Hint

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rack and pinion power steering gear assembly removal/installation are shown below.

NECESSARY PROCEDURES AFTER PARTS REMOVED/INSTALLED/REPLACED

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
for T24A-FTS: 
  1. Replacement of ECM
Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration DTC is output Refer to REGISTRATION [12/2019 - ]
Heavy knock history
  • Save history
  • Write history
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Update ECU security key Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored Refer to UPDATE ECU SECURITY KEY [11/2023 - ]
Code registration Engine start function Refer to REGISTRATION [11/2023 - ]
If transaxle compensation code read from ECM 
  • Perform reset memory*1
  • Transfer transaxle compensation code
  • Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
  • Large shift shock
  • Deterioration of fuel efficiency
for Initialization: Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2022 - ]
for Registration: Refer to REGISTRATION [10/2022 - ]
If transaxle compensation code not read from ECM 
  • Perform reset memory*1
  • Reset transaxle compensation code
  • Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
for T24A-FTS: 
  • Replacement of engine assembly
  • Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired
Inspection after repair
  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2022 - ]
for A25A-FXS: 
  1. Replacement of ECM
Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration DTC is output Refer to REGISTRATION [12/2019 - ]
Update ECU security key Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored Refer to UPDATE ECU SECURITY KEY [11/2023 - ]
for A25A-FXS: 
  • Replacement of engine assembly
  • Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired
Inspection after repair
  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2021 - ]
for T24A-FTS: 
  1. Replacement of starter assembly*2
Clear the number of starter operations Stop and Start System Refer to REGISTRATION [11/2023 - ]
for T24A-FTS: 
  1. Replacement of automatic transaxle assembly
  • Perform reset memory
  • Input transaxle compensation code into ECM
  • Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
  • Large shift shock
  • Deterioration of fuel efficiency
for Initialization: Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2022 - ]
for Registration: Refer to REGISTRATION [10/2022 - ]
for T24A-FTS: 
  1. Replacement of automatic transaxle fluid
ATF thermal degradation estimate reset The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2022 - ]
for A25A-FXS: 
  1. Replacement of inverter with converter assembly
Resolver learning
  • DTCs are stored
  • Slight vibration at a vehicle speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or less
  • Shock or vibration during acceleration
Refer to UTILITY [11/2023 - ]
for A25A-FXS: 
  1. Replacement of hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly
  • Resolver learning
  • Initialize resolver
Front wheel alignment adjustment for HV Model 
  1. Perform "Calibration".
  • DTCs are stored
  • ABS warning light illuminates
  • Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) illuminates
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • Electronically controlled brake system disabled or malfunctions
Refer to UTILITY [11/2023 - ]
for Gasoline Model 
  • Perform "Reset Memory"
  • Perform "Calibration"
  • DTCs are stored
  • ABS warning light illuminates
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • Electronically controlled brake system does not operate correctly
Refer to UTILITY [11/2023 - ]
Replacement of front bumper assembly*3 Front television camera view adjustment Panoramic View Monitor System Refer to CALIBRATION [11/2023 - ]
for A25A-FXS: 

Replacement or removal and installation of 2 or more parts: 

  • Front television camera assembly, radiator grille sub-assembly or front bumper assembly
  • Rear television camera assembly
  • Side television camera assembly LH or outer rear view mirror assembly LH
  • Side television camera assembly RH or outer rear view mirror assembly RH
Television camera view adjustment Panoramic View Monitor System Refer to CALIBRATION [11/2023 - ]
for A25A-FXS: 
  • Replacement of headlight ECU sub-assembly LH
  • Replacement of headlight assembly LH*4
  • Synchronize the vehicle information
  • Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization
Lighting System (EXT) (w/ AFS) Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2023 - ]
Suspension, tires, etc.
(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)
Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking Assist Monitor System Refer to CALIBRATION [10/2022 - ]
Parking assist ECU initialization Panoramic View Monitor System Refer to CALIBRATION [11/2023 - ]
w/ AFS: 
  1. Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization
Lighting System (EXT) (w/ AFS) Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2023 - ]
Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly Update ECU security key Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored Refer to UPDATE ECU SECURITY KEY [11/2023 - ]
ECU configuration
  • Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored
  • EPS warning light illuminates
Refer to ECU CONFIGURATION [11/2023 - ]
Power steering ECU initial setting
  • Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored
  • EPS warning light illuminates
Refer to CALIBRATION [11/2023 - ]

*1: Not necessary when ECM replaced with new one.

*2: When the starter assembly is replaced, "ST relay" must be also replaced.

*3: Even when not replacing the part, it is necessary to perform the specified necessary procedures after installation.

*4: w/ AFS

WARNING:
  • The engine assembly with transaxle is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair information, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop or the engine assembly with transaxle may fall off the engine lifter.
    GTY566510Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a An Object Exceeding Weight Limit of Engine Lifter
  • To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust manifold or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.
    GTY563663Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

HINT: 

When the cable is disconnected / reconnected to the battery terminal, systems temporarily stop operating. However, each system has a function that completes learning the first time the system is used.

LEARNING COMPLETES WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Necessary Procedure Link
Stop and Start System (for T24A-FTS) Idle the engine for approximately 5 to 60 minutes or drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted Refer to PARTS LOCATION [10/2022 - ]
Lane Control System Perform steering sensor zero point calibration Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2019 - ]
Pre-collision System
Lighting System (EXT) (w/ AFS)
LEARNING COMPLETES WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED NORMALLY

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Necessary Procedure Link
Power Door Lock Control System Initialize back door lock Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2023 - ]
Power Back Door System Reset back door close position Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2023 - ]
Air Conditioning System After the ignition switch is turned to ON, the servo motor standard position is recognized. -