2001 TOYOTA AVALON rear view mirror

BO41H-01
- BODYOUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
BO-29
1814 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page BO-26).

BO41F-01
H04751
H12102
H12103
H12104Clip BO-26
- BODYOUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
1811 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Remove the screw.
(c) Using a screwdriver, remove the inside handle bezel as
shown in the illustration.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT
3. REMOVE UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL WITH
POWER WINDOW SWITCH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the upper armrest base pan-
el with power window switch.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Disconnect the connector.
4. REMOVE DOOR TRIM
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 caps.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Remove the 6 screws and clip.
(c) Pull the trim upward to remove it.
5. REMOVE LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH
Using a screwdriver, remove the lower frame bracket as shown
in the illustration.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
6. REMOVE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 3 nuts and outside rear view mirror.
Torque: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 ft´lbf)

BO41G-01
H17369
1 3
2
2
H02947
- BODYOUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
BO-27
1812 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REPLACEMENT
1. Except TAIWAN:
IF NECESSARY, REMOVE MIRROR
(a) Press the inboard end of the mirror inward to access the
back of the mirror.
(b) Reach fingers behind mirror and unlatch both ends of the
wire retainer.
(c) Remove the mirror.
(d) w/ Heated mirrors:
Disconnect the heater wires.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the wires on heated mirrors. Dis-
connect the wires from the back side of the heater.
2. Except TAIWAN:
INSTALL MIRROR
(a) w/ Heated mirrors:
Connect the heater wires.
(b) Completely install the wire retainer to the mirror.
(c) Carefully align the 2 alignment tabs to the slots on the mo-
tor.
(d) Press the mirror firmly into place to engage all 6 lugs of
the wire retainer.
(e) Press on glass with open palm and rock the mirror
through its full range of motion to engage all 6 lugs only
low forces will be required.
NOTICE:
Confirm that all 6 wire retainer lugs are completely en-
gaged to the mirror housing by gently pulling on the mirror
edges.
(f) Confirm mirror operation through full range of motion.
3. TAIWAN:
IF NECESSARY, REMOVE MIRROR
(a) Insert a shop rag between the mirror and the mirror body.
(b) Pull up the lower side of the shop rag to disconnect the
mirror joint.

H02948
H02949
H02941
Claw (A) Claw (B)
BO-28
- BODYOUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
1813 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(c) Pull up the mirror and disconnect it.
(d) w/ Heated mirrors:
Disconnect the connector.
4. TAIWAN:
INSTALL MIRROR
(a) w/ Heated mirrors:
Connect the connector.
(b) Connect the claws (A) and set the mirror to the mirror
body.
(c) Push the mirror to connect the claws (B) and set it.

BO2PE-01
H12155
: Specified torqueN´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)

Non-reusable partHood To Cowl Top Seal Cowl Top Ventilator LouverWiper Arm Windshield Upper Moulding
Windshield GlassFront Door
Opening Trim Front Pillar Garnish
24 (248, 18)
Roof Headlining
Assist Grip
DamInner Rear View Mirror
Sun Visor
Holder Sun Visor
Inner Rear View
Mirror Cover
Holder
Roof Console Box Front Pillar Garnish
Front Door
Opening Trim
Retainer
24 (248, 18)

No. 1 Stopper

No. 2 Stopper

No. 2
Stopper
w/ Sliding roof:
Sliding Roof
Opening Trim




Dam

Lens

No. 1 Stopper
- BODYWINDSHIELD
BO-55
1840 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
WINDSHIELD
COMPONENTS

H12134
A
BC
B
- BODYWINDSHIELD
BO-63
1848 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(c) Adjust the installation position of the wiper arms to the
position as shown in the illustration.
A: 52 mm (2.05 in.)
B: 30 ± 10 mm (1.18 ± 0.39 in.)
C: 21.3 mm (0.839 in.)
(d) Torque the 2 nuts.
Torque: 24 N´m (248 kgf´cm, 18 ft´lbf)
(e) Install the 2 wiper arm head caps.
19. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH
20. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIMS
21. INSTALL ROOF CONSOLE BOX
22. INSTALL SUN VISORS AND HOLDERS
23. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR

BO2PF-01
H12143
H12144
H121452 Clips
H12129
BO-56
- BODYWINDSHIELD
1841 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR
(a) w/ Electrochromic rear view mirror:
Using a screwdriver, remove the inner rear view mirror
cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) w/ Electrochromic rear view mirror:
Disconnect the connector.
(c) Remove the inner rear view mirror as shown in the illustra-
tion.
2. REMOVE SUN VISORS AND HOLDERS
3. 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.
4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIMS
5. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH
(a) Remove the front pillar garnish.
(b) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
6. REMOVE WIPER ARMS
7. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
(b) Remove the cowl top ventilator louver as shown in the il-
lustration.
9. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP
10. w/ Sliding roof:
REMOVE SLIDING ROOF OPENING TRIM

MA002-16
MA-2
- MAINTENANCEINSIDE VEHICLE
44 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSIDE VEHICLE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
These are maintenance and inspection items which are considered to be the owner's responsibility.
They can be done by the owner or they can have them done at a service shop.
These items include those which should be checked on a daily basis, those which, in most cases, do not
require (special) tools and those which are considered to be reasonable for the owner to do.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
1. GENERAL NOTES

Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.

Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.

Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).

Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.

Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. LIGHTS
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all working.
(b) Check the headlight aim.
3. WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
Check that all warning lights and buzzers function properly.
4. HORN
Check that it is working.
5. WINDSHIELD GLASS
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
6. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check operation of the wipers and washer.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
7. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
Check that air comes out from the defroster outlet when operating the heater or air conditioner at defroster
mode.
8. REAR VIEW MIRROR
Check that it is mounted securely.
9. SUN VISORS
Check that they move freely and are mounted securely.
10. STEERING WHEEL
Check that it has the specified free-play. Be alert for changes in steering condition, such as hard steering,
excessive free-play or strange noises.
11. SEATS
(a) Check that the seat adjusters operate smoothly.
(b) Check that all latches lock securely in any position.
(c) Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any
latch position.
(d) For fold-down seat backs, check that the latches lock securely.
12. SEAT BELTS
(a) Check that the seat belt system such as the buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and
smoothly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.