2001 TOYOTA AVALON Service Repair Manual

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Tires
(5 or More)
R05403
H0133710 m (33 ft) or more SSTBattery
Side Airbag
Assembly
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(e) Place the tires.
(1) Place at least 2 tires under the tire to which the side
airbag assembly is tied.
(2) Place at least 2 tires over the tire to which the side
airbag assembly is tied. The top tire should have the
wheel installed.
(3) Tie the tires together with 2 wire harness.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the wire harness are tight. It is very danger-
ous when loose wire harness results in the tires coming
free due to the shock from the airbag deploying.
HINT:
Place the SST connector and wire harness inside tires. Secure
at least 1 m (3 ft) of slack for the wire harness.
(f) Install the SST.
Connect the connectors of the 2 SST to the side airbag
assembly 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. Also, se-
cure some slack for the SST wire harness inside the tire.
(g) Deploy the airbag.
(1) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and the black clip to the battery negative
(-) terminal.
(2) Check that no one is within 10 m (33 ft) area around
the tire which the side airbag assembly is tied to.
(3) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the air-
bag.
HINT:
The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of the SST ac-
tivation switch lights up.
(h) Dispose of the side airbag assembly.
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 a side
airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.

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

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Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
(1) Remove the side airbag assembly from the tire.
(2) Place the side airbag assembly in a vinyl bag, tie the
end tightly and dispose of it in the same way as oth-
er general parts disposal.
3. DEPLOYMENT WHEN DISPOSING OF SIDE AIRBAG
ASSEMBLY WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYED IN COLLISION
Dispose of the side airbag assembly.
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 a side
airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.

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

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
(1) Remove the side airbag assembly from the seat
(See page RS-42 and see step 2. on page RS-45).
(2) Place the side airbag assembly in a vinyl bag, tie the
end tightly and dispose of it in the same way as oth-
er general parts disposal.

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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-42 and RS-52. 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) Temporarily install the seatback assembly.
(b) Install the wire harness to the reclining adjuster inside
cover and install the cover to the seat adjuster with the 2
screws.
HINT:
Do the same for LH and RH.
(c) 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.
(d) Install the new hog rings as shown in the illustration.
2. INSTALL SEATBACK BOARD

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3. INSTALL SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
(a) Driver's seat with bench type:
Install the seat cushion assembly with the 5 bolts.
(b) Except driver's seat with bench type:
Install the seat cushion assembly with 4 bolts.
(c) Install the wire harness to the seat cushion assembly.
4. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD
Install the front seat inner shield with the 2 screws.
5. INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER BELT
6. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Install the front seat cushion shield with the 5 screws.
7. INSTALL POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOBS
8. Driver 's seat with bench type:
INSTALL SEAT ARMREST ASSEMBLY
Install the seat armrest assembly with bolt and cover.
9. INSTALL HEADREST

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10. 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 and power seat con-
nector.
(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)

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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 power seat and 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. Driver 's seat with bench type:
REMOVE SEAT ARMREST ASSEMBLY
Remove the cover, bolt and seat armrest assembly.
4. REMOVE POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOBS
5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Remove the 5 screws and front seat cushion shield, as shown
in the illustration.
6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT
7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD
Remove the 2 screws and front seat inner belt.
8. REMOVE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the wire harness from the seat cushion assem-
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(b) Driver's seat with bench type:
Remove the 5 bolts and seat cushion assembly
(c) Except driver's seat with bench type:
Remove the 4 bolts and seat cushion assembly.
9. REMOVE SEATBACK BOARD
10. REMOVE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the hog rings, as shown in the illustration.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and seatback assembly.
NOTICE:
Do not apply unnatural force to the airbag harness.
(c) Remove the 2 screws and reclining adjuster inside cover.
(d) Separate the wire harness from the reclining adjuster in-
side cover.
HINT:
Do the same for LH and RH.