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AB0166
RS-24
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
1544 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
3. DEPLOYMENT WHEN DISPOSING OF STEERING
WHEEL PAD WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYED IN COLLI-
SION
Dispose of the steering wheel pad (with airbag).
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.
When moving a vehicle for scrapping which has a
steering wheel pad with the deployed airbag, use
gloves and safety glasses.
Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a steer-
ing wheel pad with deployed airbag.
Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
Do not apply water, etc. to a steering wheel pad with
deployed airbag.
(1) Remove the steering wheel pad from the steering
wheel (See page SR-12).
(2) Place the steering wheel pad 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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RS0L4-01
H11878
H11886
H11887
Horn Button
Contact Plate
H11888
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS-15
1535 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSPECTION
1. Vehicle 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 steering wheel pad (with airbag) installed in the ve-
hicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the
steering wheel pad top surface and in the grooved por-
tion.
2. Vehicle involved in 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 steering wheel pad (with airbag) removed from the ve-
hicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration
on the steering wheel pad top surface and in the
grooved portion.
Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and chip-
ping in connectors.
Check the deformation of the steering wheel.
Check the deformation of the horn button contact
plate of the steering wheel pad.
HINT:
If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel pad
is deformed, never repair it. Always replace the steering
wheel pad with a new one.
There should be no interference between the steering
wheel pad and steering wheel, and the clearance should
be uniform all the way around when the new steering
wheel pad is installed on the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad, see
page SR-12 and SR-22, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure.
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H11888
RS-16
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
1536 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
3. Vehicle involved in 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 steering wheel pad (with airbag) removed from the ve-
hicle.
Check the deformation of the steering wheel.
Check the damage on the spiral cable connector
and wire harness.
HINT:
There should be no interference between the steering wheel
pad and steering wheel, and the clearance should be uniform
all the way around when the new steering wheel pad is installed
on the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad, see
page SR-12 and SR-22, and be sure to follow the correct
procedure.
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RS013-23
RS-26
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
1546 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSTALLATION
HINT:
For step 1 to 4, refer to page SR-22.
1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE
2. INSTALL UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS
3. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
4. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD
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RS00Z-22
RS-14
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
1534 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
HINT:
For step 1 to 4, refer to page SR-12.
1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
3. REMOVE UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS
4. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE
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RS012-28
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS-25
1545 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the steering wheel pad, steering wheel or spiral cable.
CaseReplacing part
If the airbag has been deployed.Steering wheel pad
If the steering wheel pad has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.Steering wheel pad
If the spiral cable has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.Spiral cable
If the steering wheel pad has been found to be faulty during checking items
(See page RS-15).Steering wheel pad
If the steering wheel has been found to be faulty during checking items
(See page RS-15).Steering wheel
If the spiral cable has been found to be faulty during checking items
(See page RS-15).Spiral cable
If the steering wheel pad has been dropped.Steering wheel pad
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad, see page SR-12 and SR-22. Be sure to follow
the correct procedure.
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RS06H-10
H11972
Spiral Cable Accessory Meter
(Warning Light)Front Passenger Airbag Assembly
Side Airbag Assembly (RH)
Side Airbag Sensor
Assembly (RH)
Seat Belt Pretensioner (RH) Side Airbag Sensor
Assembly (LH)
Seat Belt
Pretensioner (LH)
Side Airbag Assembly (LH)Airbag Sensor Assembly Front Airbag Sensor (RH)
Steering Wheel Pad
(with Airbag)Front Airbag
Sensor (LH)
RS-82
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMWIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
1602 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
LOCATION
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SR0EE-03
R11741
Normal Abnormal SR-4
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
1467 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
POWER STEERING FLUID
BLEEDING
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page SR-5)
2. JACK UP FRONT OF VEHICLE AND SUPPORT IT
WITH STANDS
3. TURN STEERING WHEEL
With the engine stopped, turn the steering wheel slowly from
lock to lock several times.
4. LOWER VEHICLE
5. START ENGINE
Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
6. TURN STEERING WHEEL
(a) With the engine idling, turn the steering wheel to left or
right full lock position and keep it there for 2-3 seconds,
then turn the steering wheel to the opposite full lock posi-
tion and keep it there for 2-3 seconds.
(b) Repeat (a) several times.
7. STOP ENGINE
8. CHECK FOR FOAMING OR EMULSIFICATION
If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of foam-
ing or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
9. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page SR-5)
