2001 TOYOTA AVALON radiator cap

EM0ZL-02
A10518
5 mm
Hexagon
Wrench
A07300
EM-72
- ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE UNIT
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE BATTERY AND TRAY
2. REMOVE HOOD
3. REMOVE ENGINE FENDER APRON SEALS
4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
5. DRAIN ENGINE OIL
6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
(a) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 cap nuts.
(b) Loosen the V-bank cover fastener counterclockwise.
(c) Remove the V-bank cover.
7. DISCONNECT ACCELERATOR CABLE
8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP ASSEMBLY AND AIR
CLEANER CASE
9. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
10. REMOVE RADIATOR (See page CO-17)
11. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts holding the support stay to the sup-
port bracket.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs holding
the front exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe.
(c) Remove the 4 nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the
exhaust manifolds.
(d) Remove the front exhaust pipe and 3 gaskets.
12. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS, CABLE, CLAMPS AND
HOSES
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground strap from
the LH fender apron.
(b) Disconnect the 2 ground strap connectors from the RH
fender apron.
(c) Disconnect the ground cable from the A/T.
(d) Disconnect the engine wire protector clamp from the bat-
tery body bracket.
(e) Disconnect the engine wire clamp from the bracket on the
RH fender apron.
(f) Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the
throttle body.
(g) Disconnect the engine coolant reservoir hose from the
water outlet.
(h) Disconnect the heater hose from the intake manifold.
(i) Disconnect the heater hose from the water inlet housing.

EM03V-03
P18805
A05273
RH EX
RH IN
LH IN
LH EX 3 3
11Front
2266 EM-4
- ENGINE MECHANICALVALVE CLEARANCE
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VALVE CLEARANCE
INSPECTION
HINT:
Inspect and adjust the valve clearance when the engine is cold.
1. REMOVE RH FENDER APRON SEAL
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
(a) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 cap nuts.
(b) Loosen the V-bank cover fastener counterclockwise.
(c) Remove the V-bank cover.
4. REMOVE AIR INTAKE CHAMBER ASSEMBLY (See
page EM-31)
5. REMOVE IGNITION COILS
6. DISCONNECT UPPER RADIATOR HOSE FROM WA-
TER OUTLET
7. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVERS
(See page EM-31)
8. SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
(a) Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with the
timing mark º0º of the No.1 timing belt cover.
(b) Check that the valve lifters on the No.1 (IN and EX) are
loose.
If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°) and align the mark
as above.
9. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE
(a) Check only those valves indicated in the illustration.
(1) Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance be-
tween the valve lifter and camshaft.
(2) Record out of specification valve clearance mea-
surements. They will be used later to determine the
required replacement adjusting shim.
Valve clearance (Cold):
Intake0.15 - 0.25 mm (0.006 - 0.010 in.)
Exhaust0.25 - 0.35 mm (0.010 - 0.014 in.)

P12979
SST (A)
SST (B)
- ENGINE MECHANICALVALVE CLEARANCE
EM-7
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(c) Install a new adjusting shim.
(1) Place a new adjusting shim on the valve lifter, with
imprinted numbers facing down.
(2) Press down the valve lifter with SST (A), and re-
move SST (B).
SST 09248-55040 (09248-05410, 09248-05420)
(d) Recheck the valve clearance.
11. REINSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVERS
(See page EM-59)
12. CONNECT UPPER RADIATOR HOSE TO WATER OUT-
LET
13. REINSTALL IGNITION COILS
14. REINSTALL AIR INTAKE CHAMBER ASSEMBLY (See
page EM-59)
15. INSTALL V-BANK COVER
(a) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, install the V-bank cover
with the 3 cap nuts.
(b) Press down the V-bank cover fastener.
16. REFILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
17. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
18. REINSTALL RH FENDER APRON SEAL

PP0RS-01
PP-14
- PREPARATIONCOOLING
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EQUIPMENT
HeaterECT switch
Radiator cap tester
ThermometerECT switch
Torque wrench

SS0EL-01
SS-14
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSCOOLING
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
COOLING
SERVICE DATA
ThermostatValve opening pressure
Valve lift at 95°C (203°F)80 - 84°C (176 - 183°F)
10.0 mm (0.394 in.) or more
Radiator capRelief valve opening pressure STD
Minimum83 - 113 kPa (0.85 - 1.15 kgf/cm2, 12.1 - 16.4 psi)
69 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm2, 10.0 psi)
Cooling fanRotating amperage at 20°C (68°F) No.1
No.25.1 - 6.3 A
9.2 - 11.0 A