Page 1555 of 1897

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
Page 1689 of 1897

H11900
H11901SST
R13455
10 m (33 ft) or more
SSTBattery
H03286
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS-33
1553 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(b) Disconnect the airbag connector.
(1) Using a screwdriver, pry out the glove compartment
door finish plate inside the lower panel.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(2) 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.
(3) Disconnect the airbag connector.
(c) Install the SST.
(1) Connect the connectors of the 2 SST to the front
passenger airbag assembly connector.
SST 09082-00700, 09082-00760
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness,
do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
(2) Move the SST to 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 negative (-) termi-
nal.
(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.
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H11931
H11932SST
R13455
10 m (33 ft) or more
SSTBattery
H11933
RS-46
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
1566 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(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.
Page 1742 of 1897

R13455
10 m (33 ft) or more
SSTBattery
R06753
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS-19
1539 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(4) Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the
front of the vehicle.
(5) Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
(6) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) termi-
nal.
(c) 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 steering wheel pad is very hot when the airbag is
deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes af-
ter deployment.
Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a steer-
ing wheel pad with the deployed airbag.
Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
Do not apply water, etc. to a steering wheel pad with
the deployed airbag.
When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and
scrap the vehicle with the steering wheel pad still
installed.
When moving a vehicle for scrapping which has a
steering wheel pad with deployed airbag, use gloves
and safety glasses.
HINT:
The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of the SST ac-
tivation switch lights up.
2. DEPLOYMENT WHEN DISPOSING OF STEERING
WHEEL PAD ONLY
NOTICE:
When disposing of the steering wheel pad (with air-
bag) only, never use the customers vehicle to deploy
the airbag.
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.