Page 446 of 1897

BO2Q0-01
H12197
H12128
: 7 Clips
H12161
Claw
Claw
- BODYROOF HEADLINING
BO-99
1884 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR SEAT (See page BO-120)
2. REMOVE INSIDE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
(a) Remove the clip.
(b) Remove the inside rear door scuff plate as shown in the
illustration.
(c) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
3. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIMS
4. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the roof side inner garnish.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
5. REMOVE ASSIST GRIPS
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Loosen bolts until assist grip detaches from the vehicle.
(c) Repeat at 4 positions.
6. w/ Rear personal light:
REMOVE REAR PERSONAL LIGHT
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the rear personal light, then
disconnect the connector.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
Page 448 of 1897
H12144
H121623 Clips
- BODYROOF HEADLINING
BO-101
1886 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
12. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the map light lens.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Remove the 3 screws and roof console box, then discon-
nect the connector.
13. REMOVE ROOM LIGHT
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the room light lens.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Remove the 4 screws and room light, then disconnect the
connector.
14. w/ Sliding roof:
REMOVE SLIDING OPENING TRIM
15. REMOVE SUN VISORS AND HOLDERS
(a) Using a screwdriver, pry the bracket cover off from the
rear.
(b) Remove the 2 screws from the visor bracket and a screw
from the holder.
(c) Remove the visor assembly from the holder and discon-
nect the connector.
(d) Pull off the holder.
16. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING
Disengage the 3 clips and remove the roof headlining.
Page 451 of 1897

AB0158
SSTBattery
AB0152
SST
AB0158
SSTBattery
H01580
SST
H11075
BO-132
- BODYSEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
1917 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
1. SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER ACTIVATION WHEN
SCRAPPING VEHICLE
HINT:
Have a battery ready as the power source to activate the seat
belt pretensioner.
(a) Check the functioning of SST.
CAUTION:
When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the
specified SST: SRS Airbag Deployment Tool.
SST 09082-00700, 09082-00740
(1) Connect the SST to the battery.
Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery posi-
tive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery neg-
ative (-) terminal.
HINT:
Do not connect the yellow connector which will be connected
with the seat belt pretensioner.
(2) Press the SST activation switch, and check the LED
of the SST activation switch lights up.
CAUTION:
If the LED lights up when the activation switch is not being
pressed, SST malfunction is probable, so definitely do not
use the SST.
(b) Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
(1) Remove the front door scuff inside plate.
(2) Remove lower center pillar garnish.
(3) Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in
the illustration.
(c) Install the SST.
(1) Buckle the front seat belt and check that there is no
looseness and slack in the front seat inner belt and
front seat outer belt.
Page 452 of 1897

H11079
SST SST
Battery
R13455
10 m (33 ft) or moreSSTBattery
- BODYSEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
BO-133
1918 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(2) Connect the 2 SST, then connect them to the seat
belt pretensioner.
SST 09082-00700, 09082-00740
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness,
do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
(3) Move the SST to at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the
front of the vehicle.
(4) Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
(5) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) termi-
nal.
(d) Activate the seat belt pretensioner.
(1) Confirm that no one is inside the vehicle or within 10
m (33 ft) area around the vehicle.
(2) Press the SST activation switch and activate the
seat belt pretensioner.
HINT:
The seat belt pretensioner operates simultaneously as the LED
of the SST activation switch lights up.
(e) Dispose of the front seat outer belt (with seat belt preten-
sioner).
CAUTION:
The front seat outer belt is very hot when the seat belt
pretensioner is activated, so leave it alone for at least
30 minutes after activation.
Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front
seat outer belt with the activated seat belt pretension-
er.
Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat outer belt with
the activated seat belt pretensioner.
HINT:
When scrapping a vehicle, activate the seat belt pretensioner
and scrap the vehicle with the activated front seat outer belt still
installed.
2. ACTIVATION WHEN DISPOSING OF FRONT SEAT
OUTER BELT ONLY
NOTICE:
When disposing of the front seat outer belt (with seat
belt pretensioner) only, never use the customer's ve-
hicle to activate the seat belt pretensioner.
Page 454 of 1897
R05181
10 m (33 ft) or more
SSTBattery
H11081
- BODYSEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
BO-135
1920 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
HINT:
The seat belt pretensioner operates simultaneously as the LED
of the SST activation switch lights up.
(e) Dispose of the front seat outer belt (with seat belt preten-
sioner).
CAUTION:
The front seat outer belt is very hot when the seat belt
pretensioner is activated, so leave it alone for at least
30 minutes after activation.
Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front
seat outer belt with the activated seat belt pretension-
er.
Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat outer belt with
the activated seat belt pretensioner.
(1) Remove the disc wheel and SST.
(2) Place the front seat outer belt in a vinyl bag, tie the
end tightly and dispose of it in the same way as oth-
er general parts.
Page 461 of 1897
H12222
Rear Seatback Assembly LH Rear Inner with
Center Belt Roof Side Inner Garnishw/o Speaker:
High-mounted Stop Light
RH Rear Seat
Inner with Center Beltw/ Speaker:
High-mounted Stop Light
Package Tray TrimRear Seat
Outer Belt
Rear Seat Outer Belt
Seat Belt
Retractor Cover
Rear Seat Cushion AssemblyRoof Side Inner Garnish
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
18 (185, 13)
18 (185, 13)
41 (420, 30)
- BODYSEAT BELT
BO-125
1910 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
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BO2QJ-01
BO0632
BO0633
15°
45° BO-126
- BODYSEAT BELT
1911 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Replace the seat belt assembly (outer belt, inner belt, bolts,
nuts or sill-bar) if it has been used in a severe impact. The
entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not
obvious.
1. RUNNING TEST (IN SAFE AREA)
(a) Fasten the front seat belts.
(b) Drive the car at 10 mph (16 km/h) and slam on the brakes.
Check that the belt locks and cannot be extended at this
time.
HINT:
Conduct this test in a safe area. If the belt does not lock, remove
the belt mechanism assembly and conduct the following static
check. Also, whenever installing a new belt assembly, verify the
proper operation before installation.
2. Driver 's seat belt (ELR):
STATIC TEST
(a) Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.
(b) Remove the locking retractor assembly.
(c) Tilt the retractor slowly.
(d) Make sure that the belt can be pulled out at a tilt of 15 de-
grees or less, and cannot be pulled out over 45 degrees
of tilt.
If a problem is found, replace the assembly.
3. Except driver's seat belt (ALR/ELR):
STATIC TEST
(a) Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.
(b) Remove the locking retractor assembly.
(c) Pull out the whole belt and measure the length of the
whole belt.
Then retract the belt slightly and pull it out again
(d) Make sure that the belt cannot be extended further.
If a problem is found, replace the assembly.
Page 465 of 1897
BO2PO-01
H12167
Sliding Roof Glass
Drive Cable
Side Garnish
Rear Roof Drip Channel
Guide Block Guide CashingWindow Deflector Panel
Drive Gear
Map Light Bracket
Sliding Roof Panel StopperSliding Roof Housing
Sunshade Trim
Rear Frame
Sliding Roof Bracket
Sliding Roof Bracket
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
4.0 (41, 35 in.´lbf)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
: Specified torque Drain Hose
BO-78
- BODYSLIDING ROOF
1863 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
COMPONENTS