2001 TOYOTA AVALON Service Repair Manual

- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Manual Adjuster Type)
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6. INSTALL FRONT SEAT
NOTICE:
When mounting the seat to the vehicle, take care not to
damage the airbag wire harness.
(a) Connect the side airbag connector.
(b) Slide the front seat to the most front position.
NOTICE:
Make sure that seat adjuster locks.
(c) Without holding the seat track handle, mount the seat to
the vehicle.
HINT:
If holding the seat track handle, the adjusted rearmost position
slip off.
(d) Tighten the bolts on the front side temporarily, from the
bolt on the inner side tighten them completely.
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
(e) Slide the seat to the most front position to install the bolts
on the rear side.
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)

RS0LG-01
H11931
H11927
H11928
H11929
RS-56
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REMOVAL
NOTICE:

If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected
and the ignition switch is at 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. REMOVE FRONT SEAT
(a) Remove the 4 seat track covers and 4 bolts.
(b) Disconnect the side airbag connector.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
(c) Remove the front seat.
2. REMOVE HEADREST
3. REMOVE RECLINING ADJUSTER KNOB
4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Remove the 2 screws and front seat cushion shield.
5. REMOVE INNER FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Remove the 2 scerws and front seat cushion inner shield.
6. REMOVE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the hog rings.
(b) Remove the wire harness of the side airbag assembly.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag wire harness, take care not to
damage the airbag wire harness.
(c) Remove the 4 bolts and seatback assembly.

RS0LJ-01
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REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the seatback assembly or seatback cover.
CaseReplacing part
If the side airbag has been deployed.Seatback assembly
If the side airbag assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.Seatback assembly
If the side airbag assembly has cuts during checking items
(See page RS-57).Seatback assembly
If the seatback cover has cuts and frayed seams during checking items
(See page RS-57).Seatback cover
If the side airbag assembly has been found to be faulty during checking items
(See page RS-57).Seatback assembly
If the seatback cover has been found to be faulty during checking items
(See page RS-57).Seatback cover
If the seatback assembly has been dropped.Seatback assembly
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the seatback assembly, see page RS-56 and RS-60. Be sure to follow
the correct procedure.

RS0L9-01
H11925
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
43 (440, 32)
19 (194, 14)
Driver's seat with bench type:
Driver's seat with bench type: No. 1 Seat Armrest CoverSeatback Frame
AssemblyHeadrest
Headrest Support
Seatback Board
Side Airbag Assembly
Seatback Cover (w/ Pad) Hog Ring Reclining Adjuster
Inside Cover


Front Seat Cushion
Inner Shield
Seat Cushion Assembly
Seat Cushion Assembly
19 (194, 14)
43 (440, 32)
42 (430, 31)
Seat Armrest Assembly
Front Seat Cushion Shield
Power Seat Switch Knob
Front Seat Inner Belt

Non-reusable part
37 (375, 27)
41 (420, 30)
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SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
COMPONENTS

RS0LC-01
AB0152
SST
AB0158
Battery
SST
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DISPOSAL
HINT:
When scrapping vehicles equipped with an SRS or disposing
of the side airbag assembly always first deploy the airbag in ac-
cordance with the procedure described below. If any abnormal-
ity occurs with the airbag deployment, contact the SERVICE
DEPT. of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
CAUTION:

Never dispose of a side airbag assembly which has
an undeployed airbag.

The airbag produces a sizeable exploding sound
when it deploys, so perform the operation out-of-
doors and where it will not create a nuisance to
nearby residents.

When deploying the airbag, always use the specified
SST (SRS Airbag Deployment Tool), perform the op-
eration in a place away from electrical noise.
SST 09082-00700

When deploying an airbag, perform the operation at
least 10 m (33 ft) away from the airbag assembly.

The side airbag assembly is very hot when the airbag
is deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes
after deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling side
airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.

Do not apply water, etc. to a side airbag assembly with
the deployed airbag.
1. AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN SCRAPPING VE-
HICLE
HINT:
Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.
(a) Check functioning of the SST (See step 1-(a) on page
RS-17).
SST 09082-00700

H11931
H11932SST
R13455
10 m (33 ft) or more
SSTBattery
H11933
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(b) Disconnect the side airbag connector.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
(c) Install the SST.
(1) Connect the connectors of the 2 SST to the airbag
connector.
SST 09082-00700, 09082-00750
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness,
do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
(2) Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the
front of the vehicle.
(3) Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
(4) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and the black clip to the battery negative
(-) terminal.
(d) Deploy the airbag.
(1) Check that no one is inside the vehicle or within 10
m (33 ft) area around the vehicle.
(2) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the air-
bag.
CAUTION:

The side airbag assembly is very hot when the airbag
is deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes
after deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling the
side airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.

Do not apply water, etc. to the side airbag assembly
with the deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.

When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and
scrap the vehicle with the side airbag assembly still
installed.

AB0163
Wire Harness
Diameter
Stripped Wire Harness Section
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HINT:
The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of SST activa-
tion switch lights up.
2. DEPLOYMENT WHEN DISPOSING OF SIDE AIRBAG
ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:

When disposing of the side airbag assembly only,
never use the customer's vehicle to deploy the air-
bag.

Be sure to follow the procedure given below when de-
ploying the airbag.
HINT:
Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.
(a) Remove the seatback assembly (See page RS-42).
(b) Remove the side airbag assembly from the seatback as-
sembly.
(1) Remove the hog rings.
(2) Release the seatback cover hook from the seat-
back frame.
(3) Remove the 2 bolts and side airbag assembly.
CAUTION:
When storing the side airbag assembly, keep the upper sur-
face of the airbag deployment side facing upward.
(c) Using a service-purpose wire harness, tie down the side
airbag assembly to the tire.
Wire harness: Stripped wire harness section
1.25 mm
2
or more (0.0019 in2. or more)
CAUTION:
If a wire harness which is too thin or some other thing is
used to tie down the side airbag assembly, it may be
snapped by the shock when the airbag is deployed. This is
highly dangerous. Always use a wire harness for vehicle
use which is at least 1.25 mm
2 (0.0019 in2.).
HINT:
To calculate the square of the stripped wire harness section-
Square = 3.14 x (Diameter)
2 divided by 4

H11966
H11967
H11968
AB0158
SSTBattery RS-48
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(1) Install the 2 nuts to the side airbag assembly.
(2) Wind the wire harness around the stud bolts of the
side airbag assembly as shown in the illustration.
(3) Position the side airbag assembly inside the tire
with the airbag deployment direction facing inside.
Tire size: Must exceed the following dimensions-
Width: 185 mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diameter: 360 mm (14.17 in.)
CAUTION:

Make sure the wire harness is tight. It is very danger-
ous when a loose wire harness results in the side air-
bag assembly coming free due to the shock from the
airbag deploying.

Always tie down the side airbag assembly with the
airbag deployment side facing inside.
NOTICE:
The tire will be marked by the airbag deployment, so when
disposing of the airbag use a redundant tire.
(d) Check functioning of the SST (See step 1-(a) on page
RS-17).
SST 09082-00700