MA002-16
MA-2
- MAINTENANCEINSIDE VEHICLE
44 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSIDE VEHICLE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
These are maintenance and inspection items which are considered to be the owner's responsibility.
They can be done by the owner or they can have them done at a service shop.
These items include those which should be checked on a daily basis, those which, in most cases, do not
require (special) tools and those which are considered to be reasonable for the owner to do.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
1. GENERAL NOTES
Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.
Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.
Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).
Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.
Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. LIGHTS
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all working.
(b) Check the headlight aim.
3. WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
Check that all warning lights and buzzers function properly.
4. HORN
Check that it is working.
5. WINDSHIELD GLASS
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
6. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check operation of the wipers and washer.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
7. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
Check that air comes out from the defroster outlet when operating the heater or air conditioner at defroster
mode.
8. REAR VIEW MIRROR
Check that it is mounted securely.
9. SUN VISORS
Check that they move freely and are mounted securely.
10. STEERING WHEEL
Check that it has the specified free-play. Be alert for changes in steering condition, such as hard steering,
excessive free-play or strange noises.
11. SEATS
(a) Check that the seat adjusters operate smoothly.
(b) Check that all latches lock securely in any position.
(c) Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any
latch position.
(d) For fold-down seat backs, check that the latches lock securely.
12. SEAT BELTS
(a) Check that the seat belt system such as the buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and
smoothly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.
SS0G3-06
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSBODY
SS-37
153 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
BODY
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
FRONT BUMPER---
Front bumper upper reinforcement x Body1111 58
Front bumper upper reinforcement x Side support5.45548 in.´lbf
Side support x Body1111 58
Front bumper reinforcement x Body131309
Front bumper cover x Body5.45548 in.´lbf
Fog light assembly x Front bumper cover8.38574 in.´lbf
REAR BUMPER---
Rear bumper arm mounting bracket x Body3334025
Rear bumper reinforcement x Rear bumper arm mounting bracket3334025
Rear bumper cover x Body5.45548 in.´lbf
HOOD---
Hood x Hood hinge131309
Hood lock x Body6.97061 in.´lbf
HOOD SUPPORT---
Hood support x Hood1717513
Hood support x Body1717513
FRONT DOOR---
Outside rear view mirror x Door panel7.88069 in.´lbf
Door check x Body2526019
Door glass x Window regulator assembly5.45548 in.´lbf
Window regulator assembly x Door panel5.45548 in.´lbf
Door lock x Door panel Bolt:4.95043 in.´lbf
Door lock x Door panel Nut:5.45548 in.´lbf
Outside handle x Door panel5.45548 in.´lbf
Outside handle x Key cylinder5.45548 in.´lbf
Door hinge x Body2526019
Door hinge x Door panel2526019
REAR DOOR---
Door check x Body2526019
Door glass x Window regulator assembly5.45548 in.´lbf
Window regulator assembly x Door panel5.45548 in.´lbf
Door lock x Door panel5.45548 in.´lbf
Outside handle x Door panel5.45548 in.´lbf
Door hinge x Body2526019
Door hinge x Door panel2526019
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR AND HINGE---
Luggage compartment door x Door hinge arm7.88069 in.´lbf
Door lock x Luggage compartment door5.45548 in.´lbf
Door lock striker x Body5.45548 in.´lbf
