2001 TOYOTA AVALON wheel

BO41D-01
H15909
H12121
2 Clips
Clip
- BODYLUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR AND HINGE
BO-31
1816 Author
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL
Using a screwdriver, remove the door inside handle bezel as
shown in the illustration.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COVER
Using a clip remover, remove the 15 clips and luggage compart-
ment door cover.
3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Disconnect the clamps of wire harness.
(c) Remove the 4 bolts and luggage compartment door.
Torque: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
4. REMOVE REAR SEAT (See page BO-1 19)
5. REMOVE NO. 1 UPPER BACK PANEL HOLE COVER
6. REMOVE ROOM PARTITION REINFORCEMENT
(a) Remove the 6 nuts.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and room partition reinforcement.
7. REMOVE FRONT LH LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
TRIM COVER
8. REMOVE FRONT UPPER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
TRIM COVER
9. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
10. REMOVE LH AND RH REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE
PLATES
(a) Remove the 2 screws and No. 1 luggage compartment
trim hooks.
(b) Remove the 4 clips and rear floor finish side plates.
11. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRAY
12. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
(b) Remove the rear floor finish plate.
13. REMOVE LH AND RH INNER LUGGAGE COMPART-
MENT TRIM COVERS
14. REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM
COVER
15. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER AND CLAMP
16. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHTS

AB0158
SSTBattery
H11079
SST SST
Battery
H11080SST SST BO-134
- BODYSEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
1919 Author
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)

Be sure to follow the procedure given on the next
page when activating the seat belt pretensioner.
HINT:
Have a battery ready as the power source when activating the
seat belt pretensioner.
(a) Remove the front seat outer belt (See page BO-128).
HINT:
Cut the belt near the seat belt retractor.
(b) Check the functioning of SST (See step 1-(a)).
SST 09082-00700, 09082-00740
(c) Install the SST.
(1) 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.
(2) Place the front seat outer belt on the ground and
cover it with the disc wheel with tire.
NOTICE:
Place the front seat outer belt as shown in the illustration.
(3) Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the
disc wheel.
NOTICE:
Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
(d) Activate the seat belt pretensioner.
(1) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and black clip to the battery negative (-)
terminal.
(2) Check that no one is within 10 m (33 ft) area around
the disc wheel.
(3) Press the SST activation switch and activate the
seat belt pretensioner.

R05181
10 m (33 ft) or more
SSTBattery
H11081
- BODYSEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
BO-135
1920 Author
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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.

D07259DLC3
TOYOTA Hand-held TesterBR155-01
BR-52
- BRAKEABS & VSC ACTUATOR
1451 Author
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
ABS & VSC ACTUATOR
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CONNECT TOYOTA HAND-HELD TESTER:
(a) Connect the TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC3.
(b) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(c) Select the ACTIVE TEST mode on the TOYOTA hand-
held tester.
Please refer to the TOYOTA hand-held tester operator's
manual for further details.
2. INSPECT ACTUATOR MOTOR OPERATION
(a) With the motor relay ON, check the actuator motor opera-
tion noise.
(b) Turn the motor relay OFF.
(c) Depress the brake pedal and hold it for about 15 seconds.
Check that the brake pedal cannot be depressed.
(d) With the motor relay ON, check that the pedal does not
pulsate.
NOTICE:
Do not keep motor relay ON for more than 5 seconds con-
tinuously. When operating it continuously, set the interval
of more than 20 seconds.
(e) Turn the motor relay OFF and release the brake pedal.
3. INSPECT RIGHT FRONT WHEEL OPERATION
NOTICE:
Never turn ON the solenoid which is not described below.
(a) With the brake pedal depressed, perform the following
operations.
(b) Turn the SFRH and SFRR solenoid ON simultaneously,
and check that the pedal cannot be depressed.
NOTICE:
Do not keep solenoid ON for more than 10 seconds contin-
uously. When operating it continuously, set the interval of
more than 20 seconds.
(c) Turn the SFRH and SFRR solenoid OFF simultaneously,
and check that the pedal can be depressed.
(d) Turn the motor relay ON, and check that the pedal re-
turns.
NOTICE:
Do not keep motor relay ON for more than 5 seconds con-
tinuously. When operating it continuously, set the interval
of more than 20 seconds.
(e) Turn the motor relay OFF and release the brake pedal.
4. INSPECT OTHER WHEEL OPERATION
As in the same procedure, check the solenoids of other wheels.
HINT:
Left front wheel: SFLH, SFLR
Right rear wheel: SRRH, SRRR
Left rear wheel: SRLH, SRLR
5. CLEAR DTC (See page DI-252)

BR14Z-01
F09707
F09708
F09709
R00699
BR-4
- BRAKEBRAKE FLUID
1403 Author
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
BRAKE FLUID
BLEEDING
HINT:
If any work is done on the brake system or if air in the brake lines
is suspected, bleed the air from the system.
NOTICE:
Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it
off immediately.
1. FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
Check the fluid level in the reservoir after bleeding each wheel.
Add fluid, if necessary.
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
2. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
HINT:
If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir
becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.
(a) Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
SST 09023-00100
(b) Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.
(c) Block off the outlet plugs with your fingers, and release
the brake pedal.
(d) Repeat (b) and (c) 3 or 4 times.
3. CONNECT VINYL TUBE TO BRAKE CALIPER BLEED-
ER PLUG
Insert other end of the tube in a half-full container of brake fluid.
NOTICE:
Bleed air of the rear brake first. If front brake is bled first,
rear brake air cannot be bled.
4. BLEED BRAKE LINE
(a) Slowly depress the brake pedal several times.

F10182
SST
F07901
2 1
(-)(+)
- BRAKEBRAKE FLUID
BR-5
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(b) While an assistant depresses the pedal, loosen the
bleeder plug until fluid starts to run out. Then tighten the
bleeder plug.
(c) Repeat this procedure until there are no more air bubbles
in the fluid.
Bleeder plug tightening torque:
8.3 N´m (85 kgf´cm, 74 in.´lbf)
5. REPEAT PROCEDURE FOR EACH WHEEL
6. w/ VSC:
BLEED PRECHARGE PUMP
CAUTION:
When repairing the brake master cylinder or precharge
pump, bleed the precharge pump of the air.
(a) Install the SST to the reservoir.
SST 09992-00242, 09992-00350
(b) Using SST, apply pressure to the reservoir.
Pressure: 98.1 kpa (1.0 kgf/cm
2, 14.2 psi)
(c) Disconnect the precharge pump connector.
(d) Connect ML+ (2) terminal to the battery positive (+) and
ML- (1) terminal to the battery negative (-), and activate
the precharge pump about 20 seconds.
(e) Remove the SST from the reservoir.
(f) Connect the vinyl tube to the front brake caliper RH, and
loosen the bleeder plug.
(g) Activate the precharge pump again until there are no
more air bubbles in the fluid.
Bleeder plug tightening torque:
8.3 N´m (85 kgf´cm, 74 in.´lbf)
(h) Connect the precharge pump connector.
7. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

BR0L3-04
R02840
- BRAKEFRONT BRAKE CALIPER
BR-29
1428 Author
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Remove the wheel and temporarily fasten the disc with hub
nuts.
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets from the caliper,
then disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
Torque: 29 N´m (300 kgf´cm, 22 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, install the flexible hose lock securely
in the lock hole in the caliper.
(b) Use a container to catch the brake fluid as it drains out.
3. REMOVE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 installation bolts.
Torque: 34 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 25 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the caliper from the torque plate.
4. REMOVE 2 BRAKE PADS WITH ANTI- SQUEAL
SHIMS
5. REMOVE 2 PAD SUPPORT PLATES

BR0L1-04
F06984
F06985
BR-26
- BRAKEFRONT BRAKE PAD
1425 Author
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS
Check the pad thickness through the caliper inspection hole
and replace the pads if it is not within the specification.
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
3. LIFT UP CALIPER
(a) Remove the bolt and flexible hose from the shock absorb-
er bracket.
(b) Remove the bottom side installation bolt.
(c) Lift up the caliper and suspend it securely.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
4. REMOVE 2 BRAKE PADS WITH 4 ANTI- SQUEAL
SHIMS
5. REMOVE PAD WEAR INDICATOR PLATE
6. REMOVE 2 PAD SUPPORT PLATES
NOTICE:
The support plates can be used again provided that they
have sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear,
and have had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.
7. CHECK DISC THICKNESS AND RUNOUT (See page
BR-31)
8. INSTALL 2 PAD SUPPORT PLATES
9. INSTALL NEW PADS
NOTICE:
When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims and
wear indicator plates must be replaced together with the
pads.
(a) Install a pad wear indicator plate on the inner pad.
(b) Apply disc brake grease to both sides of the inner anti-
squeal shims (See page BR-25).
(c) Install the 2 anti-squeal shims on each pad.
(d) Install inner pad with the pad wear indicator plate facing
upward.
(e) Install outer pad.
NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction
surfaces of the pads or the disc.