2001 TOYOTA AVALON Service Repair Manual

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- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEFLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
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NOTICE:
Install the grooved pin into the groove of the shift lock unit
as shown in the illustration.
9. ASSEMBLE LOWER POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING
(a) Install the slide cover.
(b) Install the spring and shift lock release bottom.
(c) Install the control position indicator plate.
10. INSTALL LOWER POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING
Install the lower position indicator housing with the 4 screws.
11. INSTALL INDICATOR LIGHT
(a) Install the bulb and cap to the indicator light wire.
(b) Install the indicator light to the lower position indicator
housing.
12. ASSEMBLE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the spring and shift lever knob to the shift lever
knob.
(b) Install the O/D main switch and O/D main switch cover to
the shift lever knob.
13. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB AND SHIFT LEVER
KNOB COVER
(a) Pass through the wire harness of the O/D main switch as
shown in the illustration and set it.
(b) Install the shift lever knob and shift lever knob cover to the
shift lever sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
When operating the shift lever sub-assembly, check that
excessive force is not applied to the wire harness of the
O/D main switch.

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(c) Install the 2 shift lever sub-assembly set screws.
Torque: 2.2 N´m (22 kgf´cm, 19 in.´lbf)
(d) Raise the shift lever knob cover.
14. CONNECT O/D MAIN SWITCH TERMINAL
(a) Connect the terminals of the O/D main switch.
(b) Connect the O/D main switch connector to the shift lever
plate.

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- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEFLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE UPPER REAR CONSOLE PANEL SUB-AS-
SEMBLY (See page BO-90)
2. REMOVE FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY
(See page BO-90)
3. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB- AS-
SEMBLY (See page BO-90)
4. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX PLATE (See page BO-90)
5. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
(See page BO-90)
6. REMOVE LH AND RH SCUFF PLATES
(See page BO-90)
7. REMOVE LH AND RH COWL SIDE TRIMS
(See page BO-90)
8. REMOVE LOWER NO.4 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-
ASSEMBLY (See page BO-90)
9. REMOVE NO.2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER
SUB-ASSEMBL Y (See page BO-90)
10. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB- AS-
SEMBLY (See page BO-90)
11. Taiwan Spec.:
REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH
PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page BO-90)
12. Taiwan Spec.:
REMOVE RADIO TUNER OPENING COVERS WITH
HEATER CONSOLE & ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
(See page BO-90)
13. Except Taiwan spec.:
REMOVE RADIO ASSEMBLY WITH HEATER CON-
SOLE & ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
(See page BO-90)
14. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
(See page BO-90)
15. w/ Rear Heater:
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE NO.1 BOX ASSEMBLY
CONSOLE BOX DUCT
Remove the clip and duct.
16. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the clip and disconnect the shift cable from the
floor shift assembly.
(b) Disconnect the wire harness from the wire harness clamp.

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(c) Remove the 2 bolts from the brace.
(d) Remove the 4 bolts and floor shift assembly.
Torque: 12 N´m (120kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)

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AX-4
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEPARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH
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PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP)
SWITCH
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
CONNECTOR
3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
(a) Remove the clip from the shift control cable.
(b) Remove the nut and disconnect the control cable.
(c) Remove the nut, washer and transaxle control shaft lever.
(d) Using a screwdriver, pry off the lock plate.
(e) Remove the nut and lock plate.
(f) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position
switch.
4. INSTALL AND ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION
SWITCH
(a) Install the park/neutral position switch with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
(b) Install a new lock plate and nut.
Torque: 6.9 N´m (70 kgf´cm, 61 in.´lbf)
(c) Bend the claws on the lock plate to stake the nut.
(d) Install the transaxle control shaft lever and washer.
(e) Install and torque the nut.
Torque: 15 N´m (150 kgf´cm, 11 ft´lbf)

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- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEPARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH
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(f) Install the control cable and nut.
Torque: 15 N´m (150 kgf´cm, 11 ft´lbf)
(g) Install the clip to the shift control cable.
5. CONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CON-
NECTOR
6. CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH OPERA-
TION
Check that the engine can be started with the shift lever only in
the N or P position, but not in other positions.
If not as started above, carry out the adjustment procedure
(See page DI-160).
7. TEST DRIVE VEHICLE
8. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER

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STP KLS
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-SLS+
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- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLESHIFT LOCK SYSTEM (Column Shift)
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INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY
Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage at each terminal.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the shift lock control unit assembly connec-
tor.
Terminal No. (Symbols)Measuring ConditionVoltage (V)
1 (ACC) - 5 (E)Ignition switch ACC10 - 14
3 (IG) - 5 (E)Ignition switch ON10 - 14
6 (STP) - 5 (E)Depressing brake pedal10 - 14
4 (KLS+) - 5 (E)
4. Ignition switch ACC and P position
5. Ignition switch ACC and except P position
6. Ignition switch ACC and except P position (After approx. 1 second)0
7.5 - 11
6 - 9
1. Ignition switch ACC and P position0
2 (SLS+) - 1 (SLS-)
1.Ignition switch ACC and P osition
2. Depress brake pedal
0
8.5 -13.52 (SLS) 1 (SLS)2.De ress brake edal
3. Except P position
8.5 13.5
0
4 (P1) 1 (P)1. Ignition switch ON, P position and depress brake pedal04 (P1) - 1 (P)1.Ignition switch ON, P osition and de ress brake edal
2. Shift except P position under condition above
0
9 - 13.5
3 (P2) 1 (P)1. Ignition switch ACC and P position9 - 13.53 (P2) - 1 (P)1.Ignition switch ACC and P osition
2. Shift except P position under condition above
9 13.5
0
2. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID
(a) Disconnect the solenoid connector.
(b) Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between termi-
nals.
Standard resistance: 29 - 35 W
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
(c) Supply battery positive voltage between terminals. Check
that an operation noise can be heard from the solenoid.
If the solenoid does not operate, replace the solenoid.

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- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLESHIFT LOCK SYSTEM (Column Shift)
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3. INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
(a) Disconnect the solenoid connector.
(b) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between ter-
minals.
Standard resistance: 12.5 -16.5 W
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
(c) Supply battery positive voltage between terminals.
If the solenoid does not operate, replace the solenoid.
4. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SWITCH
Inspect that continuity between at each terminal.
Shift positionTester connectionSpecified value
P position (Release button
is not pushed)3 (P1) - 1 (P)Continuity
P position (Release button
is pushed)3 (P1) - 1 (P)
4 (P2) - 1 (P)Continuity
R, N, D, 2, L position4 (P2) - 1 (P)Continuity
If continuity is not specified, replace the switch.