2001 TOYOTA AVALON Service Repair Manual

RS0LS-01
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMAIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (Column Shift)
RS-69
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INSPECTION
1. VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI-349).
2. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI-349).
3. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED
Replace the airbag sensor assembly (See page DI-349).

RS0LU-01
H11910
LH Side:
RH Side:
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMAIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (Column Shift)
RS-71
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INSTALLATION
NOTICE:

Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When re-
placing parts, replace them with new parts.

Never reuse the airbag sensor assembly involved in
a collision when the airbag has deployed.

Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.
HINT:
For step 2 to 7, refer to page BO-97.
1. INSTALL AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a torx wrench, install the airbag sensor assembly
with the 3 screws.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042-00020 or locally
manufactured tool)
Torque: 20 N´m (205 kgf´cm, 15 ft´lbf)
(b) Connect the airbag sensor connectors.
NOTICE:

Connection of the connector is done after the sensor
assembly has been installed.

Make sure the sensor assembly is installed with the
specified torque.

If the sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are
cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or
connector, replace the sensor assembly with a new
one.

When installing the senor assembly, take care that
the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and
is not pinched between other parts.

After installing, shake the sensor assembly to check
that there is no looseness.
2. INSTALL FINISH PANEL
3. INSTALL LOWER PANEL
4. INSTALL NO. 2 UNDER COVER
5. INSTALL NO. 1 LOWER PANEL
6. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM LH
7. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

RS0LR-01
H11910
LH Side:
RH Side: RS-68
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMAIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (Column Shift)
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REMOVAL
NOTICE:
Do not open the cover or the case of the ECU and various
electrical devices unless absolutely necessary.
(If the IC terminals are touched, the IC may be destroyed by
static electricity.)
HINT:
For step 1 to 6, refer to page BO-90.
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
2. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM LH
3. REMOVE NO. 1 LOWER PANEL
4. REMOVE NO. 2 UNDER COVER
5. REMOVE LOWER PANEL
6. REMOVE FINISH PANEL
7. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the airbag sensor connectors.
NOTICE:
Disconnect the connectors with the airbag sensor assem-
bly installed.
(b) Using a torx wrench, remove the 4 screws and airbag sen-
sor assembly.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042-00020 or locally
manufactured tool)

RS0LT-01
RS-70
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMAIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (Column Shift)
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REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the airbag sensor assembly.

If the SRS has been deployed in a collision.

If the airbag sensor assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.

If the airbag sensor assembly has been dropped.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the airbag sensor assembly, see page RS-68 and RS-71. Be sure to
follow the correct procedure.

RS0LL-01
H11908: Specified torqueN´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) Airbag Sensor AssemblyLower Panel
No. 2 Under Cover
Upper Console Panel No. 1 Lower Panel
Front Console Box
Rear Console Box Cowl Side Trim
Front Door Scuff Plate LH
20 (205, 15)
20 (205, 15)
RS-62
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMAIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (Floor Shift)
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AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (Floor Shift)
COMPONENTS

RS0LN-01
RS-64
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMAIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (Floor Shift)
1584 Author
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSPECTION
1. VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI-349).
2. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI-349).
3. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED
Replace the airbag sensor assembly (See page DI-349).

RS0LP-01
H11910
LH Side:
RH Side: RS-66
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMAIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (Floor Shift)
1586 Author
: Date
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSTALLATION
NOTICE:

Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When re-
placing parts, replace them with new parts.

Never reuse the airbag sensor assembly involved in
a collision when the airbag has deployed.

Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.
HINT:
For step 2 to 9, refer to page BO-97.
1. INSTALL AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a torx wrench, install the airbag sensor assembly
with the 4 screws.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042-00020 or locally
manufactured tool)
Torque: 20 N´m (205 kgf´cm, 15 ft´lbf)
(b) Connect the airbag sensor connectors.
NOTICE:

Connection of the connector is done after the sensor
assembly has been installed.

Make sure the sensor assembly is installed with the
specified torque.

If the sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are
cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or
connector, replace the sensor assembly with a new
one.

When installing the senor assembly, take care that
the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and
is not pinched between other parts.

After installing, shake the sensor assembly to check
that there is no looseness.
2. INSTALL FRONT CONSOLE
3. INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX
4. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL
5. INSTALL LOWER PANEL
6. INSTALL NO. 2 UNDER COVER
7. INSTALL NO. 1 LOWER PANEL
8. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM LH
9. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

RS0LM-01
H11910
LH Side:
RH Side:
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMAIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (Floor Shift)
RS-63
1583 Author
: Date
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
Do not open the cover or the case of the ECU and various
electrical devices unless absolutely necessary.
(If the IC terminals are touched, the IC may be destroyed by
static electricity.)
HINT:
For step 1 to 8, refer to page BO-90.
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
2. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM LH
3. REMOVE NO. 1 LOWER PANEL
4. REMOVE NO. 2 UNDER COVER
5. REMOVE LOWER PANEL
6. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL
7. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX
8. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX
9. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the airbag sensor connectors.
NOTICE:
Disconnect the connectors with the airbag sensor assem-
bly installed.
(b) Using a torx wrench, remove the 4 screws and airbag sen-
sor assembly.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042-00020 or locally
manufactured tool)