2001 TOYOTA AVALON Service Repair Manual

BO2QK-01
H12175
H12198
H12199
:5 Clips
H12200Clip BO-128
- BODYSEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
1913 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
REMOVAL
NOTICE:

If the wiring connector of the seat belt pretensioner is
disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC,
diagnostic trouble codes will be recorded.

Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When re-
place parts, replace them with new parts.
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF INSIDE PLATE
Remove the front door scuff inside plate.
2. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the lap belt outer anchor
cover.
(b) Remove the front seat outer belt floor anchor.
(c) Remove the lower center pillar garnish as shown in the il-
lustration.
3. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH
(a) Remove the 2 clips.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the center pillar garnish.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT SHOULDER AN-
CHOR
5. REMOVE RETRACTOR OF FRONT SEAT OUTER
BELT

H11075
- BODYSEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
BO-129
1914 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
CAUTION:
Never disassemble the front seat outer belt.
NOTICE:
When removing the retractor of front seat outer belt, take
care not to pull the seat belt pretensioner wire harness.
(a) Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the
illustration.
CAUTION:
When removing the seat belt pretensioner, work must be
started 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
ºLOCKº position and negative (-) terminal cable is discon-
nected from the battery.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and retractor of front seat outer belt.

BO2QN-01
BO-136
- BODYSEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
1921 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REPLACEMENT
REPLACE REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the seat belt pretensioner.

If the seat belt pretensioner has been activated.

If the seat belt pretensioner has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.

If the front seat outer belt has been found to be faulty during checking item 1-(b) or 2-(b)
(See page BO-130).

If the front seat outer belt has been dropped.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the seat belt pretensioner, see page BO-128 and BO-137.
Be sure to follow the correct procedure.

BO2QI-01
H12221
Lower Center Pillar Garnish
Front Seat
Inner Belt
Front Seat Center Belt Front Seat
Front Seat Adjustable Anchor
Center Pillar Garnish
Front Door Scuff
Inside Plate
Manual seat:
Front Seat
Inner Belt
Front Seat Outer Belt
Lap Belt Outer
Anchor Cover
Bench type:
Front Seat Inner Belt
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
Front Seat Inner Belt
7.5 (76, 66 in.´lbf)
: Specified torqueN´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) BO-124
- BODYSEAT BELT
1909 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
SEAT BELT
COMPONENTS

H12222
Rear Seatback Assembly LH Rear Inner with
Center Belt Roof Side Inner Garnishw/o Speaker:
High-mounted Stop Light
RH Rear Seat
Inner with Center Beltw/ Speaker:
High-mounted Stop Light
Package Tray TrimRear Seat
Outer Belt
Rear Seat Outer Belt
Seat Belt
Retractor Cover
Rear Seat Cushion AssemblyRoof Side Inner Garnish
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
18 (185, 13)
18 (185, 13)
41 (420, 30)
- BODYSEAT BELT
BO-125
1910 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)

BO2QJ-01
BO0632
BO0633
15°
45° BO-126
- BODYSEAT BELT
1911 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Replace the seat belt assembly (outer belt, inner belt, bolts,
nuts or sill-bar) if it has been used in a severe impact. The
entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not
obvious.
1. RUNNING TEST (IN SAFE AREA)
(a) Fasten the front seat belts.
(b) Drive the car at 10 mph (16 km/h) and slam on the brakes.
Check that the belt locks and cannot be extended at this
time.
HINT:
Conduct this test in a safe area. If the belt does not lock, remove
the belt mechanism assembly and conduct the following static
check. Also, whenever installing a new belt assembly, verify the
proper operation before installation.
2. Driver 's seat belt (ELR):
STATIC TEST
(a) Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.
(b) Remove the locking retractor assembly.
(c) Tilt the retractor slowly.
(d) Make sure that the belt can be pulled out at a tilt of 15 de-
grees or less, and cannot be pulled out over 45 degrees
of tilt.
If a problem is found, replace the assembly.
3. Except driver's seat belt (ALR/ELR):
STATIC TEST
(a) Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.
(b) Remove the locking retractor assembly.
(c) Pull out the whole belt and measure the length of the
whole belt.
Then retract the belt slightly and pull it out again
(d) Make sure that the belt cannot be extended further.
If a problem is found, replace the assembly.

N10070
Full Belt Length Minus
200 mm (7.87 in.)
BO0633
15°
45°
- BODYSEAT BELT
BO-127
1912 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(e) Retract the whole belt, then pull out the belt until 200 mm
(7.87 in.) of belt remains retracted.
(f) Tilt the retractor slowly.
(g) Make sure that the belt can be pulled out at a tilt of 15 de-
grees or less, and cannot be pulled out at over 45 degrees
of tilt.
If a problem is found, replace the assembly.

BO2PR-01
BO3396
H12171
BO-84
- BODYSLIDING ROOF
1869 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
ADJUSTMENT
ADJUST SLIDING ROOF GLASS IN CLEARANCE
(a) When the front or rear/left or right alignment is not correct,
remove the drive gear and sliding roof glass, then adjust
the drive cable.
NOTICE:
Remove the drive gear with the sliding roof fully closed.
(b) Adjust by sliding the cable forward or rearward or rear-
ward to align the 2 marks as shown.
(c) Install the driving ear and sliding roof glass.