2001 TOYOTA AVALON Service Repair Manual

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3. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL (See page BO-97)
(a) Install the bolt for connecting the front passenger airbag
assembly to the center bracket.
Torque: 20 N´m (205 kgf´cm, 15 ft´lbf)
(b) Install the 2 bolts for mounting the front passenger airbag
assembly to the instrument panel reinforcement.
Torque: 20 N´m (205 kgf´cm, 15 ft´lbf)
4. CONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
(a) Connect the airbag connector.
(b) Set the connector on the glove compartment door finish
plate.
(c) Install the glove compartment door finish plate to the low-
er panel.

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REMOVAL
NOTICE:

If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected
and the ignition switch is in ON or ACC position, DTCs
will be recorded.

Never use the airbag parts from another vehicle.
When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
(a) Using a screwdriver, pry out the glove compartment door
finish plate inside the lower panel.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Remove the connector from the glove compartment door
finish plate.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
(c) Disconnect the airbag connector.
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL (See page BO-90)
3. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the screw and No. 5 heater to resister duct.
(b) Remove the 2 screws and No. 4 heater to resister duct.
(c) Remove the 2 screws and part of instrument panel wire
harness, as shown in the illustration.
(d) Remove the 2 screws and center bracket.
(e) Remove the 6 nuts and front passenger airbag assembly,
as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION:

Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly
with the airbag deployment side facing downward.

Never disassemble the front passenger airbag as-
sembly.
4. REMOVE NO. 1 SAFETY PAD
(a) Separate the wire harness from the No. 1 safety pad.

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(b) Remove the 5 screws and No. 1 safety pad.
(c) Remove the 2 screws and No. 3 resister.

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REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the front passenger airbag assembly, No. 1 safety pad, instrument panel or
instrument panel reinforcement.
CaseReplacing part
If the airbag has been deployed.Front passenger airbag assembly
If the front passenger airbag assembly has been found to be faulty in trouble-
shooting.Front passenger airbag assembly
If the front passenger airbag assembly has been found to be faulty during
checking items (See page RS-30).Front passenger airbag assembly
If the instrument panel has been found to be faulty during checking items
(See page RS-30).Instrument panel
If the No. 1 safety pad has been found to be faulty during checking items
(See page RS-30).No. 1 safety pad
If the instrument panel reinforcement has been found to be faulty during
checking items (See page RS-30).Instrument panel reinforcement
If the front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped.Front passenger airbag assembly
CAUTION:
For replacement of the front passenger airbag assembly, see page RS-28 and RS-39. Be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure.

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N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
43 (440, 32)
Seatback Frame Headrest
Headrest Support
Seatback Cover (w/ Pad)
Hog Ring

37 (375, 27)
43 (440, 32)
Front Seat Cushion Shield

Non-reusable partInner Front Seat Cushion Shield
Reclining adjuster
Release Handle
37 (375, 27)
Side Airbag
Assembly
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Manual Adjuster Type)
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SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Manual Adjuster Type)
COMPONENTS

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DISPOSAL
See page RS-45.

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Cross Section
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INSPECTION
1. Vehicles not involved in collision:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI-349).
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following item with
the seatback assembly installed in the vehicle.
Check that there are no cuts or frayed in seams and out-
side of seatback cover.
2. Vehicle involved in a collision and airbag is not
deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI-349).
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the seatback assembly removed from the vehicle.

Check cuts, tears and cracks of the side airbag as-
sembly.

Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and chip-
ping in connectors.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the seatback assembly, see
page RS-56 and RS-60. Be sure to follow the correct pro-
cedure.
3. Vehicle involved in a collision and airbag is deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI-349).
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the seatback assembly removed from the vehicle.

Check the seatback installation part of the seat ad-
juster.

Check the damage to the connector and wire har-
ness.
HINT:
If the seat adjuster is deformed, never repair it. Always replace
it with new one.

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INSTALLATION
NOTICE:
Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replac-
ing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. INSTALL SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the 4 bolts.
Torque: 43 N´m (440 kgf´cm, 32 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:

Make sure that the seatback assembly is installed
with the specified torque.

If the seatback assembly has been dropped, or there
are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or con-
nector, replace the seatback assembly with a new
one.

When installing the seatback assembly, take care it is
not pinched between other parts.
(b) Install 3 new hog rings as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
When installing the hog rings, take care to prevent wrinkles as
little as possible.
(c) Install the wire harness of the side airbag assembly to the
seat cushion assembly.
2. INSTALL INNER FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Install the inner front seat cushion shield with the 2 screws.
3. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Install the front seat cushion shield with the 2 screws.
4. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER KNOBS
5. INSTALL HEADREST